No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin’s debut

After an unusual offseason, filled with uncertainty because of the pandemic, just playing was a victory.

Massive 38-year-old alligator treated at the University of Florida is recovering

The veterinary school tweeted that the gator’s right rear leg is being assessed for a cause of lameness, and the preliminary evaluation showed evidence of osteomyelitis.

Alachua County to require permits for large gatherings
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Alachua County is putting in place an emergency order requiring people to register for a permit to allow for gatherings of 10 or more people of more.

Alachua County rejects state's plan for new toll roads

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to reject plans to build new toll roads across the state.

Successful double-lung transplant in COVID-19 survivor at UF Health Shands Hospital

It’s the first successful procedure to be done in the southeast, a double-lung transplant in a COVID-19 survivor was performed at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital.

Mother of 8 shot, killed during large block party

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said a mother of eight died after being shot at a large block party.

University of Florida asks judge to toss out potential lawsuit over tuition refunds

Attorneys for the trustees last week filed a 17-page motion to dismiss the case, which alleges breach of contract and “unjust enrichment” by the university after students were forced to take online classes to finish the spring semester.

Free meal and a message to young couple at diner
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Tailor Stewart and her boyfriend, Tellis Baker, were eating at a restaurant on Sunday in Gainesville, Florida. When the bill came, they got a surprise.

Skateboarders defy city, clearing mulch off closed course placed there as deterrent

A park in Gainesville is reopening in phases, but a section for skaters still remains closed. To discourage kids from using it, the city dumped mulch on the bowls; however, a group of skating enthusiasts came out and shoveled away the mulch.

Skateboarders clear mulch from closed skate park
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A park in Gainesville is reopening in phases, but a section for skaters still remains closed. To discourage kids from using it, the city dumped mulch on the bowls; however, a group of skating enthusiasts came out and shoveled away the mulch.

Florida couple and son, 6, recovering from COVID-19

For Trent and Irish Porter, 2020 may be the most unforgettable year that they would give anything to forget. The couple and their son are all recovering after suffering from COVID-19.