Protesters and counter-protesters alike gathered outside the University Auditorium Monday night in reaction to conservation commentator Ben Shapiro's visit to UF's campus.
Read More »North Central Florida Groups Work To Help Newly Settled Refugees
Stand with Refugees was hosted at First Congregational UCC on Saturday. The event promoted coexisting as a community of diverse people along with refugees and the Muslim population.
Read More »Judge Says Pulse Lawsuit May Be Tossed Out Of Federal Court
A judge says a lawsuit brought by victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre against the gunman's employer and wife may be tossed out of federal court.
Read More »In Countrywide Ride For Syrian Orphans, Man Makes Gainesville Stop
Motorcyclist Ahmed Elkhaldy is spending the year riding his bike across the country in an effort to raise money for Syrian orphans and spread awareness of Islam. He has raised about $250,000 for the orphans so far.
Read More »Student Organization Hosts Day of Action, Shares Resources For Immigrants
In light of recent hateful actions across the country and UF campus, student group CHISPAS hosts a Day of Action to share knowledge about issues faced by the immigrant community.
Read More »‘We Want A Different America’: Trump’s Travel Ban Prompts UF Town Hall
The organization Emerge USA held a panel-style town hall meeting Tuesday on the University of Florida campus discussing the effects of President Donald Trump's newly proposed travel ban.
Read More »Seven Months Of Captivity: The True Story Of Matthew Schrier’s Escape From Al Qaeda
Matt Schrier will speak at the University of Florida on February 21 at 6 p.m. about his seven-month captivity and eventual escape from Al Qaeda.
Read More »‘A Day Without Immigrants’ Promises A National Strike Today
Some businesses are closing for a "Day Without Immigrants"; others are staying open and pledging to contribute a share of the day's proceeds to nonprofits that aid Latino communities.
Read More »360 Video: UF Students Rally At Turlington Plaza Against Travel Ban And Wall
University of Florida Students rallied at Turlington Plaza on Thursday in concert with over 40 other universities across the U.S. to protest President Trump's executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-dominant countries and his proposed Mexican border wall.
Read More »Suspect Gets 30 Years In Florida Mosque Fire
An ex-convict who posted anti-Islamic rants online pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Monday to setting fire to a mosque that the Orlando nightclub shooter attended occasionally.
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