The Stephen C. O’Connell Center originally opened in 1980 and is named after the sixth president of UF. The building underwent a $64.5 million renovation in 2016. In the renovation, the entire interior area was demolished and rebuilt with the addition of a large hanging scoreboard and luxury suites. Gymnastics and swimming areas and locker rooms were improved, and a new entrance was built facing the stadium.
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By Garrett Shanley | Feb. 6A car lies on its side after colliding with another car and flipping outside Wild Pie on NW 13th Street on Feb. 6, 2025 in Gainesville, Fla.
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Dec. 18Satchel Raye, the owner of Satchel's Pizza, speaks to officials from Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville Fire Rescue after the arson of the Satchel's Pizza van. (Photo courtesy of Satchel Raye)
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Dec. 13A Luigi Mangione lookalike contest flyer sits inside a newspaper stand on UF's campus on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.