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George Edmondson lived in the Tampa area, but received a ticket from a friend to attend the game in Gainesville. The rest is history.
Read More »Untold Florida: The Ongoing Legacy Of The Gators’ Mr. Two Bits
RTS Announces Summer 2019 Route Changes
The service changes are the same as last summer. There will be no change to 21 routes, decreased frequency of 18 routes and decreased service hours of 18 routes.
Read More »UF Revises Graduation Commencement For Fall 2019 To Combined-College Ceremony
University of Florida students graduating this fall will once again have their names read as they cross the stage during a single commencement ceremony.
Read More »Nostalgia-Tinged Music Video For ‘Gainesville’ Shows Tom Petty’s Intersection With City’s Past
Tuesday is the one-year anniversary of Petty’s death, and the official music video for “Gainesville” – part of his new “An American Treasure” box set – was released Monday.
Read More »Students Protest New UF Graduation Ceremony
University of Florida made recent changes to graduation ceremonies and students rally to protest it.
Read More »Tim Tebow To Be Inducted Into Florida’s Ring Of Honor
Two-time national champion and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will be inducted into the team's ring of honor, becoming the sixth player to receive the honor.
Read More »UF Gator Marching Band Breaks Ground On New Practice Facility
The University of Florida Gator Marching Band celebrated the groundbreaking of a new permanent practice facility Friday afternoon.
Read More »Celebrating Black History Month With Trailblazer Jeraldine Williams
African-American trailblazer Jeraldine Williams reflected Monday on her time and accomplishments at the University of Florida.
Read More »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 »Jury Selection To Commence For Aaron Hernandez’s Second Murder Trial
The jury will be selected on Tuesday for a murder trial where Aaron Hernandez, a former NFL and University of Florida football player, is being accused of fatally shooting two men in Boston in 2012. Hernandez is currently serving life in prison for the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional football player who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancée.
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