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The University of Florida administration created an emergency relief fund to aid students, staff and faculty following the tremendous impact of Hurricane Irma.
Read More »UF Creates Relief Fund For Students, Staff Affected By Irma
Gators Shock Volunteers With Hail Mary
With no time left on the clock, Florida made a tie-breaking touchdown against Tennessee at home in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. The No. 24 Gators upset the 23rd-ranked Volunteers 26-20.
Read More »After Irma, Debris Pick Up Begins Around North Central Florida
Parts of North Central Florida started the process of recovering from Hurricane Irma by picking up storm debris around several zones in the region. The pickup process after Hurricane Hermine in 2016 took about two weeks, but there is no estimate for how long this one will take.
Read More »UF Opens Door To White Nationalist Speech
With the threat of a federal lawsuit looming, University of Florida officials said Friday they will consider allowing white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak on campus.
Read More »Spencer, National Policy Institute Still Planning For UF Event
The National Policy Institute has obtained legal counsel and intends to continue with plans to hold an event featuring white nationalist Richard Spencer at the University of Florida following UF denying Spencer a permit to speak.
Read More »UF Students Protest Against Plans To Connect Institute Of Black Culture And Institute Of Hispanic Affairs Buildings
Members of the two communities made sure that university officials know exactly where they stand.
Read More »UF Student Body President Reaches Agreement from Spring Break Arrest
The UF student body president received 12 months of court-ordered supervision and must pay about $300 for his alleged behavior while on spring break.
Read More »Universities Get Money For Faculty, Grad Programs
All 12 Florida universities will benefit from $121 million in two new programs designed to help the schools attract top-level professors and reward high-performing graduate schools. The University of Florida will receive the largest share at more than $27 million.
Read More »Caleb Brantley Gets Battery Complaint Dismissed
The Florida State Attorney’s Office dismissed a battery complaint against Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Caleb Brantley, citing “insufficient evidence to sustain a conviction” as the reason for the dismissal.
Read More »From Tragedy To Triumphs
Revel Lubin, UF's newly elected Student Body Treasurer, speaks in-depth about his life and the pivotal moments that impacted the course of his future.
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