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Bringing UF and Gainesville the latest since 1906. @TheFloridaAve @alligatorSports @ElCaimanGNV
Gainesville, FL
Joined September 2007
In the movies and shows I watched growing up, acne was portrayed as a problem for only preteens and teenagers. The main character would reach a certain age, and their acne would go away.
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My first unwelcome visitors took residence on my face in sixth grade. My acne stayed pretty bad throughout middle school, but it got a little better during high school. I thought maybe Disney Channel...
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Preston Damsky, a former UF law student, came under scrutiny this year for social media posts and a seminar described as antisemitic with rhetoric championing white supremacy. Now, he’s caught in a legal battle over his expulsion from the university.
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Preston Damsky, a former UF law student, came under scrutiny earlier this year for social media posts and an award-winning seminar that’s been described as antisemitic with rhetoric that champions...
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Santa Fe College’s Teaching Zoo is about to get bigger — and wilder.
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In 2026, construction will begin on an elevated treehouse for visitor immersion at the zoo. Santa Fe announced the project on Oct. 3.
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"My case highlights a bigger issue: Traditional immigration policies must reform their language views." Read this opinion from Ricardo Quiñones Lugo:
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My past travels and friendships across cultures inspired me to pursue this path, and with all my work documents submitted, everything seemed conclusive. What could go wrong? Well, everything — only...
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Alachua County Public Schools reached an agreement with teachers today regarding salary raises, according to a news release from the district.
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Alachua County Public Schools reached an agreement with teachers today regarding salary raises, according to a news release from the district.
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Mempool Accelerator™ fixes this Launch of open beta starts today! Click Accelerate from the transaction page and pay with lightning or fiat. No sign up necessary. Initial mining pool partners make up 40% of Bitcoin’s global hashrate: @FoundryServices, @MarathonDH, @SBICrypto,
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Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke to UF students about Charlie Kirk’s legacy, the definition of true leadership, and his own backstory at a Turning Point USA chapter event Wednesday night.
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"Skateboarding Is Not a Crime." The Gainesville City Commission decided on Sept. 11 to start the process of legalizing skating in public parks. https://t.co/1aTUCGGnVd
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Since 1988, the slogan has become a nationwide rallying cry against anti-skateboarding laws. In Gainesville, the call could soon spark change.
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"Absolutely thrillifying: A non-dancer’s review of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Wicked Night" Read this opinion from Isabella Cabrera:
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After finishing “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” my roommates and I wondered which show we would spend our nights binging next. Luckily, the new “Dancing with the Stars” season premiered Sept. 16 and...
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"Stereotypes often paint asexuals as unable to form deep emotional connections, ignoring that aces experience love and emotional connections just like anyone else." Read this opinion from Sonaiya Brown:
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The Billy Napier era met its end on Oct. 19 after UF’s 3-4 start to the 2025 season. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has more than a few options that stand out as potential hires for the next Gators football coach. https://t.co/Dn23KIbazo
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The Billy Napier era met its end on Oct. 19 after UF’s 3-4 start to the 2025 season. Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has options for the next Gators football coach.
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"Over the past few years, Gator fans watched as there were more analysts than touchdowns, more excuses than wins and a humiliating amount of fourth-and-short disasters." Read this opinion from Riley Brinser:
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Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin and newly instated interim head coach Billy Gonzales are set to address the media. Follow along for important updates. DJ Lagway, Jake Slaughter and Myles Graham will also speak.
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A Gainesville man was charged with disturbing the peace and fighting or brawling Saturday night.
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Making his way through the crowds of protesters, 78-year-old Glenn Terry supported a 10-foot puppet of President Donald Trump.
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Billy Napier was dismissed as Florida head coach Sunday, but unlike many other coaches, he went out with a win in his final game. While it is rare that a head coach is fired following a win, it is not unprecedented. MORE: https://t.co/NJRTJCNQ4K
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Billy Napier was dismissed as Florida head coach Sunday after a 22-23 record in 45 games with the Gators, but he Napier went out with a win in his final game.
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From Scott Stricklin's official statement: "Today I met with Coach Napier and informed him that a change in leadership of our football program would best serve the interests of the University of Florida. On behalf of Gator Nation, I want to sincerely thank Billy and his family
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BREAKING: The Gators fired Napier seven games into UF’s 2025 season on Sunday.
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Billy Napier's career as Florida's head coach has come to a close.
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"Each year, I scroll social media to find inspiration and ideas for my Halloween costumes, only to be disappointed by costumes consisting of a corset, skirt and hat." Read this opinion from Emily Moreno:
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Minimalistic culture has no place in a holiday with exorbitant amounts of candy, crazy lawn decor and spooky scares lurking around every corner.
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"The ghosts at UF are as old as brick, and like all good ghost stories, they begin with a building." Read this opinion from Dylan Santana:
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For all UF's success, it quietly holds another distinction as one of the most haunted campuses in the country.
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Florida's coaching staff has a meeting at 1 pm, per @GrahamHall. @alligatorSports
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