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University of Florida made recent changes to graduation ceremonies and students rally to protest it.
Read More »Students Protest New UF Graduation Ceremony
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.
Read More »Steve Spurrier’s Name to Adorn Gator Football Stadium
The University of Florida is adding former football coach Steve Spurrier's name to its football stadium.
Read More »Evidence Shows Friday’s Storm Was Likely A Tornado
The storm that ripped through Gainesville last Friday was likely a tornado, according to University of Florida’s Wind Hazard Damage Assessment Team
Read More »Storms Cause Damage at University of Florida Campus
Power also reported out for more than 4,000 GRU customers.
Read More »Florida To Sell Alcohol At Football, Men’s Basketball Games
Florida is the latest school to start selling alcohol at sporting events. The Gators are looking to create a new revenue stream at a time when costs are on the rise as schools pay athletes a monthly stipend.
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