Melissa Smith

Four years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill plagued the Gulf of Mexico, the third and largest phase of gulf restoration projects was announced — almost 70 percent of which Florida will head.

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Food drive enjoys local success

By Melissa Smith | Sep. 22, 2014

Bags of frozen meats, canned food and cartons of milk were given to needy Alachua County residents Monday at the Salvation Army of Gainesville on West University Avenue.

Nathan Gublis, 23, talks to his friend Wes Hay, 23, at Ginnie Springs Monday. The two drove with a group of friends from St. Petersburg to celebrate the long weekend.

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State approves $69 million for spring restoration projects

By Melissa Smith | Sep. 15, 2014

David Lee knows Florida’s springs.

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Repurpose Project moves next door to Satchel's Pizza

By Melissa Smith | Sep. 3, 2014

The Repurpose Project is moving two doors down from Satchel’s Pizza.

Antonio Callaway and Tyrie Cleveland sit on the sidelines during Florida's 24-10 win against Georgia on Oct. 29, 2016, at EverBank Field. Huntley Johnson has represented both players in past criminal cases.

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Antonio Callaway, Tyrie Cleveland

By Melissa Smith | July 27, 2017

Antonio Callaway and Tyrie Cleveland sit on the sidelines during Florida's 24-10 win against Georgia on Oct. 29, 2016, at EverBank Field. Huntley Johnson has represented both players in past criminal cases.

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By Melissa Smith | July 27, 2017

Antonio Callaway and Tyrie Cleveland sit on the sidelines during Florida's 24-10 win against Georgia on Oct. 29, 2016, at EverBank Field. Huntley Johnson has represented both players in past criminal cases.

Jim McElwain (left) and Mike White received contract extensions and raises on Friday afternoon. McElwain's new deal runs through 2022, while White's runs through 2023.

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Jim McElwain and Mike White

By Melissa Smith | June 16, 2017

Jim McElwain (left) and Mike White received contract extensions and raises on Friday afternoon. McElwain's new deal runs through 2022, while White's runs through 2023.

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By Melissa Smith | June 16, 2017

Jim McElwain (left) and Mike White received contract extensions and raises on Friday afternoon. McElwain's new deal runs through 2022, while White's runs through 2023.

Coach Jim McElwain looks on during Florida's 24-10 win over Georgia on Oct. 29, 2016, in Jacksonville.

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By Melissa Smith | Feb. 14, 2017

Coach Jim McElwain looks on during Florida's 24-10 win over Georgia on Oct. 29, 2016, in Jacksonville.

Stone Forsythe stands on the sideline during UF's win over South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016. For height comparison, the player wearing the helmet is 5-foot-11.

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Blindsided

By Melissa Smith | Jan. 1, 2017

Stone Forsythe stands on the sideline during UF's win over South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016. For height comparison, the player wearing the helmet is 5-foot-11.

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Forsythe Photo

By Melissa Smith | Dec. 31, 2016

Stone Forsythe stands on the sideline during UF's win over South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016. For height comparison, the player wearing the helmet is 5-foot-11.