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Online voter registration available

By Meryl Kornfield | Oct. 6, 2017

Since online voter registration started Sunday in Florida, more than 80 Alachua County residents have registered online.

The first woman graduate of the UF College of Medicine, 81-year-old Dr. Jean Bennett, and Jane Harrell, a 23-year-old UF medical student, pose at a scholarship award ceremony in February. Harrell was awarded a yearly $5,000 scholarship named after Bennett.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF’s first woman medical school graduate looks back

By David Hoffman | Oct. 6, 2017

For Dr. Jean Bennett, it all started with a voice.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Behind the scenes: The workers who make the UF campus run

By Christina Morales | Oct. 6, 2017

After almost suffering a stroke and heart failure in May, 48-year-old John Howard has revived a passion for his job at UF.

Kadarius Toney carries the ball during Florida's 28-27 victory over Kentucky on Sept. 23, 2017, at Kroger Field.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

RUNNING UP THE SCORE: Four playmakers helping Gators hit their stride

Oct. 5, 2017

For the past two years, Florida has finished near the bottom of the SEC in running the football. But through the first month of the 2017 season, the Gators are starting to find success on the ground. UF is rushing the ball for 191 yards per game against conference opponents, up 65 yards from the year before.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Cam Newton’s comments should not go unpunished

By Jake Dreilinger | Oct. 5, 2017

Growing up, my parents instilled the idea in me that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of race, ethnicity, orientation, etc. That especially includes gender, and there’s a reason I chose to single that out.

Junior Jessica Pascoe (middle) and senior Caitlin McQuilkin-Bell (right) compete in the Mountain Dew Invitational on Saturday at the Mark Bostick Golf Course in 2017 alongside former-Gator Lauren Perry.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Cross country teams head to FSU for season’s third meet

By Alana Gomez | Oct. 5, 2017

Coming off their only home meet of the season, the Gators men’s and women’s cross country teams will take to Apalachee Regional Park today for the Florida State Invitational.

Mayra Pelayo runs with the ball during Florida's 2-1 win against Syracuse on August 27, 2017, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators top Mizzou for 400th win

By Mark Stine | Oct. 5, 2017

Mayra Pelayo and Gabby Seiler embraced in exhilaration.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Richard Spencer to speak at UF in two weeks

By Katelyn Newberg | Oct. 5, 2017

After weeks of debate and reorganizing, avowed white nationalist Richard Spencer will officially speak at UF on Oct. 19.

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Truck hits school bus, leaves scene

By Meryl Kornfield | Oct. 4, 2017

An unknown driver rear-ended a school bus Wednesday morning and left the scene of the collision, Florida Highway Patrol said.

METRO

Center honors activist at 101st birthday

By Nicolette Perdomo | Oct. 4, 2017

When Stetson Kennedy’s widow Sandra Parks celebrated her late husband’s 101st birthday, she sang “This Land is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie.

Cece Jefferson (96) and Vosean Joseph make a tackle during Florida's 33-17 loss against Michigan on Sept. 2, 2017, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators defensive line a point of emphasis vs. LSU

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 4, 2017

LSU may have lost to Troy last weekend, but Florida coach Jim McElwain isn’t letting his guard down.

New women's basketball coach Cam Newbauer spoke to the media on Tuesday for the second time since he was hired nearly six months ago.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Cameron Newbauer, new women’s basketball coach, has Gators starting from square one

By Morgan McMullen | Oct. 4, 2017

In his introductory press conference six months ago, first-year women’s basketball coach Cameron Newbauer said he thought the bats at the UF bat house were cool.

UF coach Mike White points during Florida's 81-66 win over South Carolina on Feb. 21, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Men’s basketball coach Mike White makes reporting easy

By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 4, 2017

Florida men’s basketball coach Mike White is a very honest man.

Police question Brian Wilson Samuel, 59, next to his pickup truck. His truck crashed through the railing and damaged two benches and windows at La Tienda Latina restaurant, located at 2204 SW 13th St.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Truck crashes into La Tienda restaurant

By David Hoffman and Meryl Kornfield | Oct. 4, 2017

A woman was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after a Toyota Tundra crashed into the front porch of La Tienda Latina restaurant.

The Gators are going up against Washington tonight at 11 p.m. and will face Portland at 9 p.m. on Sunday.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators soccer team looking to press early and often Thursday against Mizzou

By Morgan McMullen | Oct. 4, 2017

On a chilly Sunday night in Athens, Georgia, the Gators struggled to put balls in the net early. Florida was held to just four shots in the first half. The team’s only solace might have been that Georgia only got off five. Coach Becky Burleigh said she was happy with how her team pressured the Bulldogs’ attack.

UF outside hitter Carli Snyder racked up double-digit kills and eight digs in UF's four-set win over Texas A&M on Wednesday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball team remains undefeated with four-set win vs. Texas A&M

By Justin Ahlum | Oct. 4, 2017

In the middle of the second set, Carli Snyder took a shot to the face after an attempted dig from libero Caroline Knop. The deflected ball didn’t stop her though, as she rebounded to carry her team to another SEC victory against the Texas A&M Aggies (4-7, 1-3 SEC), 26-24, 25-23, 25-27, 25-10.

METRO | POLITICS