On Monday, Sept. 1, 24-year-old turf groundskeeper John Wagnon fertilizes the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium after UF’s opening game against Idaho was canceled on Saturday. The game was called after severe weather caused significant delays and left the field unsafe. Because of severe weather, the Florida Gators will not play …
Read More »GALLERY: UF Graduates Collect Photos in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
UF graduates turn out for celebratory photos come rain or shine at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Thursday.
Read More »Filming on UF’s Campus is More Involved Than You Might Think
For those looking to film on the University of Florida’s campus, Dan Williams is the gatekeeper.
Read More »No, Gainesville’s Downtown Art Festival Isn’t Really In October
A street banner hanging between the Pi Kappa Alpha House and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium proclaims the festival for Oct. 16 and 17, a month behind the actual date: this Saturday and Sunday.
Read More »Student Veterans Find A Home at UF, Work to Advocate For In-State Tuition
As the nation celebrates veterans, student vets at the University of Florida finds a home in a new center just for them which opened in April. Some are also advocating for the support of pending bills to allow veterans to automatically receive in-state tuition rates.
Read More »Gator Football, High Springs Mourn Loss Of Larry Travis
Larry Travis, former High Springs mayor and lineman for the University of Florida Gator football team, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday. Travis' funeral service will be held at Touchdown Terrace at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.
Read More »No Permit Required To Park Cars On Game Days In Gainesville
Residents near Ben Hill Griffin stadium are now allowed to charge for parking in their yards without permits.
Read More »UF Removes Aaron Hernandez’s Name From Heavener Complex Stone And Other Spots
Workers with All Seasons Planning, Inc. hammered, chiseled and sawed out the stone Thursday morning bearing Aaron Hernandez's name in front of the Heavener Complex at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Read More »Is the University of Florida prepared for a major emergency?
That's the question campus officials and law enforcement will attempt to answer Thursday morning in a simulated training exercise called Operation Urgent Impact.
Read More »April 2, 2013: Morning News in 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: Lowe enters into 18-month deferred prosecution program, Collegiate Veterans Success Center opens Tuesday, officials still on manhunt in Texas, electric fire engulfs Islamic school, Private newspapers hit newsstands in Myanmar
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