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UF alumnus sues Gov. DeSantis, demanded he close all beaches

Hannah Phillips, The Independent Alligator Mar 23, 2020

Gov. Ron DeSantis must issue an executive order to close beaches statewide, said a UF graduate in a lawsuit against the governor. Until he does, he said COVID-19 will continue to spread in the state.  Daniel...

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Wire: Four UF students test positive for COVID-19

Alex De Luca, Alyssa Feliciano and Samantha Chery, The Independent Alligator Mar 17, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CMG) - Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in a press conference this morning that four UF students have tested positive for COVID-19.  Following this, he said state officials are now recommending...

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'Go Gators, I guess': Turning Point USA founder speaks and gets heckled at UF

‘Go Gators, I guess’: Turning Point USA founder speaks and gets heckled at UF

Ana Escalante, The Independent Alligator Nov 18, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CMG) - Last month, hundreds protested Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s speaking event because they deemed their rhetoric as racist. Tuesday night, at least a hundred more...

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Baseball gets shutout at home by top ranked Florida

DeAndre Pearson Feb 28, 2018

https://youtu.be/o2-Oo2CY7cI Video by DeAndre Pearson It was a chilly night as North Florida (3-5 Overall, 0-0 ASUN) took on the number one ranked Florida Gators (8-1 Overall, 0-0 SEC) at Harmon...

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North Florida men’s basketball falls to No. 8 Florida

Jas Chung Nov 17, 2017

No. 8 Florida(2-0) hands North Florida(0-4) their fourth road loss in a row with a commanding 108-68 victory in Gainesville. For the previous two seasons, UNF had been the host of the SEC team....

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North Florida takes another tough loss on the road against VCU

Jas Chung Nov 14, 2017

Men's basketball (0-3 overall, 0-0 ASUN) had a hard fought loss against VCU(2-0) in Richmond, VA. This is the squad's third game on the road in less than a week.  The beginning of the first half...

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Reflections on political violence: UF’s response to white nationalism

Tom McCormick Oct 22, 2017

“Not in our town, not in our state, we don’t want your nazi hate,” chanted protesters rhythmically to the beat of drums. A mass of people, standing together in opposition to the presence of white...

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Protests rage as white nationalist Richard Spencer speaks at UF

Tensions were high in Gainesville on Thursday as Richard Spencer, a self-proclaimed white nationalist, spoke at the University of Florida. Hundreds of people gathered on UF’s campus, with the...

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Opinion: Not all words have worth, especially not Richard Spencer’s

Rileigh Wilson Oct 18, 2017

Students at the University of Florida are being offered free beer. Why? Because bars are hoping to dissuade students from attending a speech by National Policy Institute leader Richard Spencer Thursday...

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State of emergency declared in the wake of Spencer speaking at UF

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 16, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County just days before white-nationalist Richard Spencer is set to speak at the University of Florida. Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell...

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White nationalist Richard Spencer to speak at UF

Pierce Turner Oct 5, 2017

White nationalist Richard Spencer is scheduled to speak at the University of Florida on Thursday, Oct. 19, despite being previously denied. Spencer and his group had originally requested space...

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UNF has yet another limelight moment

Hunter Carnley Oct 17, 2016

The University of North Florida has, once again, been voted one of the most affordable colleges in the nation. AffordableColleges.com has recently released a list showing UNF to be in the top ten public...

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