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METRO

Upcoming project to monitor Midtown area discussed

By Jessica Curbelo | Sep. 13, 2018

A new program in partnership with the police may have more people monitoring Midtown

Steve Collins, 58, flashes a thumbs-up on Wednesday morning after describing the shooting that took place at his business, Bakery Mill & Deli, on Sept. 8. Collins said he was lucky that the incident was not more severe. “This hurts. It’s an inconvenience. But it’s not going to change my life," he said.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Bakery bounces back after ex-employee shoots owner

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 13, 2018

The restaurant was surprisingly busy for an ongoing crime scene—about 15 customers were eating breakfast and chit-chatting while deputies worked outside.

OPINION | COLUMNS

I am the Student Government sugar daddy

Sep. 13, 2018

I wanted UF Student Government to livestream meetings. So I bought them an iPhone.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Let’s learn to respect weather, not fear it

Sep. 13, 2018

The enveloping power of weather — and ultimately its effect on humankind — is perhaps the one thing that can truly mend human conflict and transcend political beliefs.

OPINION | COLUMNS

For public health, ‘sex’ is not a taboo word

Sep. 13, 2018

STD rates are at an all-time high, and we need to talk about it to protect ourselves from them

OPINION | COLUMNS

UF should put money into RTS, not a parking garage

Sep. 13, 2018

Look at Archer Road, University Avenue or 13th Street during rush hour try to say there's not a car problem.

OPINION | DARTS LAURELS

Darts and Laurels: 9/14/18

Sep. 13, 2018

How much does $2 billion mean when you're Jeff Bezos? And does it give him a dart or a laurel?

JaneHudson owner Kristin Celano in the JaneHudson “Betty” T-shirt dress

METRO

Gameday Girlboss: How a UF alumna innovated tailgate fashion

By Jordyn Kalman | Sep. 13, 2018

When the UF alumna attended school, she said she couldn't find fashionable orange and blue clothing. Now, she has her own company selling gameday pieces.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF RecSports cancels intramural softball for the fall semester

By Jacqueline Saguin | Sep. 13, 2018

The sport had a 20 percent decrease in popularity over the past five years, which inspired UF RecSports to cut it.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash on Butler Boulevard

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 13, 2018

Motorcyclist taken to hospital, northbound traffic on Clark Butler Boulevard diverted

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man accused of trying to steal golf cart didn’t know how to drive it

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 13, 2018

Police say the 19-year-old accused of stealing a golf cart didn't get very far

NEWS

Course in Project Management with Agile Methodologies and Lean Approaches

Sep. 13, 2018

Universitas Telefónica has launched a new edition of its free online course on Project Management with Agile Methodologies and Lean Approaches . Classes begin on September 17, but you can register now.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

NFL Week 1 reactions

By Kyle Wood | Sep. 12, 2018

NFL football is back and so are hot takes. Thirty-two teams suited up this past weekend for the first meaningful football since the Philly Special shut up Patriots fans everywhere, momentarily putting an end to “28-3” memes.

Outside hitter Thayer Hall posted a team-high 12 kills against Florida State to help the No. 11 Gators to a 3-1 win in Tallahassee Wednesday night.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball takes rivalry win in Tallahassee

By Mari Faiello | Sep. 12, 2018

The quaint Tully Gymnasium in Tallahassee was packed Wednesday night as announcers yelled over the intercom for people to clear the aisleways and fans stood about seven rows deep in the corners just to get a glimpse of the famous in-state rivalry.

NEWS | CAMPUS

A new app is helping the UF Marching Band save $30,000.

By Angela DiMichele | Sep. 12, 2018

A new app is helping save the UF Marching Band thousands in printing costs

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Inspire party releases its Fall platform

By Gillian Sweeney | Sep. 12, 2018

Changing parking decal restrictions, creating an African American Studies department and extending Uber Safe Rides are a few of the ideas the party wants to advocate for.