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Students conducting their chemistry lab in-person for two weeks with Candace Biggerstaff (far left), the teaching lab specialist for Chemistry I.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF launches in-person chemistry lab for online students

By Lily Huerkamp | June 11, 2019

New hybrid class provides flexibility and on-campus interaction

Justin Alintoff is perhaps the most notable player transferring from Florida. The sophomore had a 4.30 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 29.1 innings this year.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida baseball loses three to NCAA transfer portal

By Evan Lepak | June 10, 2019

Florida’s baseball roster has lost three players to the NCAA transfer portal over the past few weeks.

Empty seats have been a common sight at Tropicana Field and Marlins Park (pictured). The Rays and Marlins combined to draw just 22,676 fans last night.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Is there a future for Major League Baseball in Florida?

By Sam Campisano | June 10, 2019

On May 28, the Tampa Bay Rays hosted the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.

Rams coach Sean McVay led his team to a Super Bowl appearance in just his second season.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Is the young coach the future?

By River Wells | June 10, 2019

I flew into Los Angeles on Wednesday and I’ve been here for around six days now. It’s my first time here and I’ve hit all the typical tourist stops, but one of the coolest things I’ve seen on my trip came when I hadn’t even stepped off the plane: While descending to land at LAX, I got a perfect overhead view of the currently-under-construction Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park, the future home of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Canada’s Deanne Rose battles Cameroon’s Estelle Johnson in a FIFA Women’s World Cup match on Monday. Rose, the 2017 SEC Freshman of the Year, is a rising junior at UF.

SPORTS | SOCCER

USWNT set to open World Cup, several Gators competing

By Jack Braverman | June 10, 2019

With 24 teams representing six continents, women’s soccer’s premier tournament returns this week in France with the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Grant Holloway became the first collegiate athlete to break the 13-second mark in the 110-meter hurdle with his time of 12.98 seconds over the weekend.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Holloway’s dominance highlights track and field season

By Graham Marsh | June 10, 2019

Grant Holloway raised his arms in celebration as he crossed the line to win his sixth high-hurdle championship. The junior from Chesapeake, Virginia, never left a national championship hurdle race without a gold medal. Now he will turn professional, according to coach Mike Holloway, leaving UF as one of the most decorated track athletes in the history of the NCAA and one of the best athletes to ever come through Gainesville.

Joiner during his tenure on the UF football team.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Former Gator arrested for allegedly murdering wife three years ago

By Joseph Salvador | June 9, 2019

Former UF defensive back Earl Antonio Joiner, also known as Tony Joiner, was arrested and charged on Saturday with the second-degree murder of his wife, Heyzel Obando.

Ed Crapo and Wendy Sapp awarded at The Florida Chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers (FCIAAO) annual meeting

METRO

Alachua County Property Appraiser and staff member win state awards at conference

By Rosmery Izaguirre | June 9, 2019

Ed Crapo has been the Property Appraiser of Alachua County since 1981

The UF Board of Trustees meeting on June 8, 2019 held in Emerson Alumni Hall.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Board of Trustees approves over $100 million in construction projects

By Tori Whidden | June 8, 2019

The Board of Trustees has approved four construction projects on the UF campus totaling over $100 million.

Grant Holloway, a former UF track star, was expected to compete in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Holloway becomes first collegian to break 13 seconds in the high hurdles

By Graham Marsh | June 8, 2019

Grant Holloway usually has a good start. Friday in Austin, Texas, was no different.

Bianca Z. Quiñones will officially start her role as the new Program Director of Hispanic-Latinx Affairs on July 1.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF welcomes new program director of Hispanic-Latinx affairs

By Yanet Centeno | June 8, 2019

Bianca Z. Quiñones will start July 1

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF researchers find stormwater ponds may harbor invasive species

By Sarah Pickett | June 8, 2019

Florida ranks in the top three states affected by invasive species

Raymond Ekevwo was honored Friday for senior night at the Tom Jones Memorial

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

UF competing at NCAA Outdoor Championships in Texas

By Graham Marsh | June 5, 2019

Two events, three years, six championships.

Florida men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon will make his PGA Tour debut today. The 36-year-old is competing in his home country at the RBC Canadian Open.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men’s golf coach set to make PGA Tour debut

By Bryan Matamoros | June 5, 2019

Brady McConnell was the first Florida player selected in the 2019 MLB Draft. The shortstop hit .332 this year with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Multiple Florida athletes picked in 2019 MLB Draft

By Evan Lepak | June 5, 2019

The 2019 MLB Draft concluded on Wednesday after 40 rounds passed and over 1,200 prospects were selected.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Sing and celebrate sexuality at Queeraoke

By Priya Dames | June 5, 2019

Civic Media Center will host first LGBTQIA focused karaoke event Friday

Arrows in Action performed at the High Dive in Gainesville on May 31 to celebrate the released of their EP.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

‘Hell in Paradise’ is a refreshing take on the pop-rock genre

By Nick Hudson | June 5, 2019

The recently released EP is the start of a new musical era for Gainesville’s Arrows in Action

Chef Nester Espartero of Volcanic Sushi + Sake celebrates his team's Iron Chef victory at Tastes of Greater Gainesville 2018.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Restaurant competitors join forces for something ‘Greater’

By Harley Smith | June 5, 2019

It’s not every day business owners get cozy with the competition. However, this Sunday at the O’Connell Center, more than 40 of Gainesville’s staple restaurants are coming together for a larger purpose.

Many of the young Pofahl students came together to represent the sea life in "The Little Mermaid."

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Dancers become a part of Gainesville’s world at annual recital

By Brittany Wallace | June 5, 2019

Pofahl Studio presents the Little Mermaid during end-of-year recital

Gerlmy Todd, 27, was arrested in October 2018 for aggravated assault with a weapon without intent to kill. He's the father to three children under the age of 12.

METRO

Community fights to bail out incarcerated dads for Father’s Day

By Daisha Peek | June 5, 2019

The organizers have raised more than $1,000

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