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LSU coach Brian Kelly screams at one player and gets yelled at by another in loss at Florida
Read full article: LSU coach Brian Kelly screams at one player and gets yelled at by another in loss at FloridaLSU coach Brian Kelly was caught on camera screaming at one player and getting yelled at by another.
DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
Read full article: DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018.
Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days 'challenging' after Title IX inquiry becomes public
Read full article: Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days 'challenging' after Title IX inquiry becomes publicAfter four “challenging” days, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court to face Grambling State.
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden faces Title IX investigation for sexual harassment: report
Read full article: Florida basketball coach Todd Golden faces Title IX investigation for sexual harassment: reportAccording to a report by the school’s student newspaper, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden is facing allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women — including students — over the past 12 months.
NHRA legend John Force will attend a race four months after his traumatic brain injury
Read full article: NHRA legend John Force will attend a race four months after his traumatic brain injuryNHRA legend John Force, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a race.
LPGA commissioner takes the blame for Solheim Cup transportation issues
Read full article: LPGA commissioner takes the blame for Solheim Cup transportation issuesLPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan has taken responsibility for the tour’s failure to get fans to the Solheim Cup in time to see the opening tee shots.
Solheim Cup begins with half-empty grandstands and fans stuck waiting for buses to course
Read full article: Solheim Cup begins with half-empty grandstands and fans stuck waiting for buses to courseThe opening match of the Solheim Cup began in front of half-empty grandstands surrounding the first tee at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, with transportation issues preventing fans from getting to the golf course.
Late-blooming American standout Lauren Coughlin prepares for Solheim Cup debut at age 31
Read full article: Late-blooming American standout Lauren Coughlin prepares for Solheim Cup debut at age 31Lauren Coughlin enters the Solheim Cup as the newest and perhaps unlikeliest standout in American women's golf.
Tracking Debby: Cedar Key mayor expects island town to be underwater
Read full article: Tracking Debby: Cedar Key mayor expects island town to be underwaterA strengthening Debby in the Gulf of Mexico aimed to land Monday at or near Cedar Key, an island town, southwest of Gainesville, off the northwest coast of Florida.
University of Florida employee, students implicated in illegal plot to ship drugs, toxins to China
Read full article: University of Florida employee, students implicated in illegal plot to ship drugs, toxins to ChinaA University of Florida research employee and students have been implicated in an illegal, multi-million dollar scheme investigated by the Justice Department to fraudulently buy thousands of biochemical samples of dangerous drugs and toxins that were delivered to a campus laboratory then illicitly shipped to China over seven years, according to federal court records.
DeSantis on pro-Palestine college protests: ‘So much of this is just such a farce’
Read full article: DeSantis on pro-Palestine college protests: ‘So much of this is just such a farce’University of Florida in Gainesville where he spoke about the recent protests on college campuses revolving around the Israel-Hamas war, vowing to keep law and order on Florida’s campuses.
Bradshaw's 3-pointer propels No. 6 Kentucky to an 87-85 win at Florida in their SEC opener
Read full article: Bradshaw's 3-pointer propels No. 6 Kentucky to an 87-85 win at Florida in their SEC openerAaron Bradshaw hit a 3-pointer with 1:27 to play and No. 6 Kentucky rallied to beat Florida 87-85 on Saturday in the first Southeastern Conference opener between the rivals in 26 years.
2 UF employees accused of keeping their children in makeshift cages
Read full article: 2 UF employees accused of keeping their children in makeshift cagesA couple employed by the University of Florida in Gainesville were arrested on accusations that they were keeping their two children, ages 6 and 2, in makeshift cages, ABC affiliate WCJB reported this week.
Florida RB Trevor Etienne enters the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining
Read full article: Florida RB Trevor Etienne enters the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remainingFlorida running back Trevor Etienne, who led the Gators with nine touchdowns and emerged as one of the team’s most dynamic playmakers, has entered the transfer portal.
No. 4 Florida State heads to ACC title game looking to add to 'Sod Cemetery' and 'finish for 13'
Read full article: No. 4 Florida State heads to ACC title game looking to add to 'Sod Cemetery' and 'finish for 13'Nearly a year after several key players opted to stay in school and chase championships, No. 4 Florida State is on the verge of another one.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Florida State survived Florida, but can it do same against Louisville to keep playoff hopes alive?
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Florida State survived Florida, but can it do same against Louisville to keep playoff hopes alive?3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
University of Florida students recover after fear turns Jewish Gators community vigil into chaos
Read full article: University of Florida students recover after fear turns Jewish Gators community vigil into chaosA plea from someone asking others to call 911 after a student fainted sent University of Florida students running in panic and trampling over others during a vigil in response to the Hamas attack on Monday night at the Turlington Plaza in Gainesville.
Florida siblings, ages 10 and 11, stopped while driving mom’s car on freeway 200 miles from home
Read full article: Florida siblings, ages 10 and 11, stopped while driving mom’s car on freeway 200 miles from homeA 10-year-old Florida boy and his 11-year-old sister who were running away to California drove 200 miles in their mother’s car before they were stopped by sheriff’s deputies on highway.
Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators' 10th straight victory at home in the series
Read full article: Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators' 10th straight victory at home in the seriesTrevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10.
Police: Florida man steals excavator, drives it into Walmart
Read full article: Police: Florida man steals excavator, drives it into WalmartThe cleanup continues at a Florida Walmart store Tuesday morning, after police said a man stole an excavator, took it for a joyride, then crashed it into the store.
‘We are still underwater,’ Cedar Key Fire Rescue says after Hurricane Idalia
Read full article: ‘We are still underwater,’ Cedar Key Fire Rescue says after Hurricane IdaliaThe quaint community that sits about three miles out into the Gulf of Mexico may be one of the hardest hit from Hurricane Idalia.
‘We will be back,’ Cedar Key resident says ahead of evacuating before Idalia makes landfall
Read full article: ‘We will be back,’ Cedar Key resident says ahead of evacuating before Idalia makes landfallLocal 10 News crews have headed north, from Tampa to downtown Gainesville to Cedar Key, where residents are preparing for Hurricane Idalia.
University of Florida veterinary students learn to detect, document animal cruelty
Read full article: University of Florida veterinary students learn to detect, document animal crueltyThe United States is ranked 31st in the world for the toughest animal cruelty laws, yet 10 million animals die from abuse every year in this country.
Ex-Florida QB Jalen Kitna agrees to plea deal that drops 5 felony child porn charges
Read full article: Ex-Florida QB Jalen Kitna agrees to plea deal that drops 5 felony child porn chargesEx-Florida quarterback Jalen Kitna, the son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, accepted a plea deal Wednesday that dismissed five felony child pornography charges stemming from his arrest last November.
Gene research offers promising treatment for retinitis gigmentosa
Read full article: Gene research offers promising treatment for retinitis gigmentosaResearchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine are investigating a possible treatment for a group of rare eye diseases that can lead to vision loss.
Florida upends No. 2 Tennessee 67-54 behind Colin Castleton
Read full article: Florida upends No. 2 Tennessee 67-54 behind Colin CastletonColin Castleton had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kyle Lofton added 14 points and Florida used a 13-0 run late in the second half to upend No. 2 Tennessee 67-54 on Wednesday night.
Lawmaker who sponsored Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill faces fraud charges
Read full article: Lawmaker who sponsored Florida’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill faces fraud chargesA Florida lawmaker best known for sponsoring Florida’s controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, was indicted on six felony counts by a federal grand jury, including money laundering and wire fraud, officials said Wednesday.
Man sentenced to 120 years for producing child porn at daycare in Florida
Read full article: Man sentenced to 120 years for producing child porn at daycare in FloridaA judge sentenced a 24-year-old Florida man who used to work as a preschool teacher to 120 years in prison on Tuesday in federal court, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Florida Gators backup quarterback appears in court over child porn
Read full article: Florida Gators backup quarterback appears in court over child pornA 19-year-old University of Florida football player appeared in bond court on Thursday via closed-circuit television to face child porn charges in Alachua County.
Potential breakthrough in early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Read full article: Potential breakthrough in early diagnosis of pancreatic cancerResearchers at the University of Florida have made a discovery that could lead to earlier detection of pancreatic cancer, a disease that ranks as the third leading cause of death in the U.S. because it's often detected in late stages.
Sen. Sasse wins final vote to be next U of Florida president
Read full article: Sen. Sasse wins final vote to be next U of Florida presidentNebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse has won final approval to become the 13th president of the University of Florida, capping a swift and sometimes contentious process.
U. of Florida trustees approve Sen. Sasse as next president
Read full article: U. of Florida trustees approve Sen. Sasse as next presidentNebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse won approval Tuesday from the University of Florida Board of Trustees to be the school's next president despite vocal opposition from some faculty and students.
Protest ban at University of Florida after anti-Sasse rally
Read full article: Protest ban at University of Florida after anti-Sasse rallyThe University of Florida is going to start enforcing a decades-old prohibition against indoor protests following a raucous demonstration earlier this month against the selection of U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as a finalist for the school president’s job.
Florida woman who killed lottery winner backs keeping names secret
Read full article: Florida woman who killed lottery winner backs keeping names secretA bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would temporarily keep secret the names of lottery winners in Florida has at least one unexpected supporter: the woman in prison for murdering the winner of a $30 million lottery payout.
Appleby takes over, Florida rallies past No. 2 Auburn 63-62
Read full article: Appleby takes over, Florida rallies past No. 2 Auburn 63-62Tyree Appleby scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half, Colin Castleton added 19 and Florida rallied to beat No. 2 Auburn 63-62 to extend its home dominance in the series.
Researchers: Shark attacks increase after 3 years of decline
Read full article: Researchers: Shark attacks increase after 3 years of declineOfficials say shark attacks increased around the world in 2021 following three consecutive years of decline, though beach closures in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could be making the numbers seem more dramatic than they are.
Florida beats rival FSU 71-55 to end 7-game skid in series
Read full article: Florida beats rival FSU 71-55 to end 7-game skid in seriesColin Castleton had 15 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and six blocks as Florida knocked off No. 20 Florida State 71-55 to end a seven-game losing streak in the series.
University changes course; professors may testify in lawsuit
Read full article: University changes course; professors may testify in lawsuitThe University of Florida is reversing its position, saying it will allow three professors to serve as experts in a lawsuit challenging a new state election law.
Emory Jones comes up big, No. 11 Gators rout Tennessee again
Read full article: Emory Jones comes up big, No. 11 Gators rout Tennessee againEmory Jones had two touchdown passes to go along with a career-high 144 yards rushing, leading No. 11 Florida to a 38-14 victory over Tennessee on Saturday night and extending nearly two decades of dominance in the series.
Monday huddle: Is a loss to Alabama a crippling one, or a springboard to a special season for the Gators?
Read full article: Monday huddle: Is a loss to Alabama a crippling one, or a springboard to a special season for the Gators?Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.
Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29
Read full article: Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29Bryce Young’s first collegiate road start was a rousing success, a three-touchdown performance that helped top-ranked Alabama hold off No. 11 Florida 31-29 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.
Dense breasts in older women linked to increased risk of breast cancer
Read full article: Dense breasts in older women linked to increased risk of breast cancerResearch found that older women with dense breasts have a higher risk of cancer and may want to take a more personalized approach to breast cancer screening.
Hurricanes baseball season ends with 7-2 loss in Regionals to South Alabama
Read full article: Hurricanes baseball season ends with 7-2 loss in Regionals to South AlabamaThe University of Miami baseball team play its final game Sunday, dropping a 7-2 result to South Alabama in the Gainesville Regionals.
3 Florida cities make list of best cities in the US to live in
Read full article: 3 Florida cities make list of best cities in the US to live inAccording to the “2021 Best Cities to Live in America” survey by Niche, Gainesville, Tampa, and St. Petersburg are among the best cities in the country to live in for the year of 2021.
Florida Gators ready to return to pre-pandemic life, announcing plan to kick off upcoming football season in front of full house
Read full article: Florida Gators ready to return to pre-pandemic life, announcing plan to kick off upcoming football season in front of full houseUF athletics announcing on Monday that it would be selling all 88,548 tickets for home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Publix chicken-tender sub Twitter account goes silent after store objects
Read full article: Publix chicken-tender sub Twitter account goes silent after store objectsA popular Twitter account that notified followers when Publix chicken-tender subs were on sale has been abandoned after lawyers for the Florida-based grocery chain apparently objected.
Study shows success in double lung transplant for severe COVID-19
Read full article: Study shows success in double lung transplant for severe COVID-19The University of Florida-Shands lung transplant team and researchers around the world have found that double lung transplantation can benefit certain patients with severe respiratory issues as a result of COVID-19.
Landmark study investigates spread of COVID-19 among vaccinated college students.
Read full article: Landmark study investigates spread of COVID-19 among vaccinated college students.GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of students attending the University of Florida are taking part in a landmark study investigating the spread of COVID-19. One thousand students will be vaccinated as part of a nationwide study involving more than 20,000 college students and 25,000 of their close contacts. Researchers said the results of the study could determine how long we need to continue preventive measures such as wearing masks and social distancing. AdThe study also showed that non-standard forms of employment, including working from home, aggravated the ability to control the time spent on work. Researchers said businesses with returning cardiac patients need to adopt programs to boost job retention and help with disease management.
University of Florida students take part in landmark COVID-19 vaccine study
Read full article: University of Florida students take part in landmark COVID-19 vaccine studyDr. Leon L. Haley Jr., CEO of UF Health Jacksonville and dean of the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville, was among the first in Florida to be vaccinated. (Image credit: UF Health)GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A group of Florida Gators will roll up their sleeves and get a COVID-19 vaccine as part of a landmark study. The UF College of Medicine’s division of infectious diseases & global medicine is conducting the study with the help of about 1,000 students. The participants will receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and will be followed and routinely screened for the virus for about four months. The ‘Prevent COVID U’ study will track these students and their ‘close contacts’ to track virus spread.
Data: Florida’s texting-while-driving law rarely enforced
Read full article: Data: Florida’s texting-while-driving law rarely enforcedGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law in 2019 making texting while driving a primary traffic offense in Florida, with a $30 fine for a first offense that routinely climbs to over $100. But the new law against texting is rarely enforced, according to official state figures. Florida also has failed its requirements under the law to track comprehensively how many drivers are ticketed statewide – and whether police are targeting minorities. Those in charge of writing tickets also complained that the young law has too many loopholes.
Florida man charged with trying to join ISIS
Read full article: Florida man charged with trying to join ISISGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Authorities say a former Florida resident has been returned to the United States after traveling to Turkey and attempting to join the Islamic State group. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Gainesville announced Monday that 33-year-old Mohamed Fathy Suliman, a U.S. citizen, has been charged with attempting to provide material support for a designated foreign terrorist organization. According to the criminal complaint, Suliman traveled from Orlando to Turkey in June 2014. He was arrested by Turkish authorities and accused of illegally crossing into Syria. Officials say a search of Suliman’s emails revealed attachments that contained various audio files that consisted of messages calling for jihad.
Workers escaped deadly leak by going through nitrogen fog
Read full article: Workers escaped deadly leak by going through nitrogen fogThree workers remained hospitalized Friday in critical condition said Beth Downs, a spokesperson for Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Workers poured out of the plant Thursday morning after a liquid nitrogen line burst. Jameel Fareed told WSB-TV that he avoided walking into the cloud of liquid nitrogen. She said a number of workers told her they developed headaches, apparently from a lack of oxygen. She said workers told her there was a loud noise, and then some workers were rushed into a room at the plant before going outside, with a strong odor indicating the presence of nitrogen.
Liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant kills 6
Read full article: Liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant kills 6A Hall County firefighter leaves following a liquid nitrogen leak that killed six people at Prime Pak Foods, a poultry plant, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Gainesville, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)GAINESVILLE – A liquid nitrogen leak at a northeast Georgia poultry plant killed six people Thursday and sent 11 others to the hospital, officials said. Poultry plants rely on refrigeration systems that can include liquid nitrogen. When leaked into the air, liquid nitrogen vaporizes into an odorless gas that’s capable of displacing oxygen. Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department said Thursday that two of the six people who died in a liquid nitrogen leak at a northeast Georgia poultry plant were Mexican citizens. A total of 12 food processing workers died in the workplace nationwide in 2019.
UF freshman from Miami dies after being struck by a car
Read full article: UF freshman from Miami dies after being struck by a carGAINESVILLE, Fla. – A University of Florida student from Miami died after being struck by a car. Police said 19-year-old Sophia Lambert died at the hospital hours after the crash on West University Avenue, which happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The freshman student, along with four others, were hit by a car in the 1700 block of West University Avenue. A subsequent investigation by Gainesville Police revealed that a Honda Civic traveling eastbound on West University Avenue and a Honda Accord traveling westbound on the same street collided as the driver of the Accord attempted to turn south. This is the second fatality involving a UF student on the same roadway in the last two months.
Florida's Johnson 'following simple commands' after collapse
Read full article: Florida's Johnson 'following simple commands' after collapseGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida forward Keyontae Johnson was “following simple commands” Monday after being transferred from Tallahassee Memorial to UF Health in Gainesville, the school said. The Gators announced Johnson was in critical but stable condition less than an hour after his ordeal. Johnson’s teammates and coaches were visibly distraught before the game resumed. The Seminoles outscored Florida 80-60 after Johnson’s collapse and won 83-71 for their seventh straight victory in the series. Like many of his Florida teammates, Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer.
Swamp stunner: L-S-Shoe tops No. 6 Florida on 57-yard FG
Read full article: Swamp stunner: L-S-Shoe tops No. 6 Florida on 57-yard FG6 Florida 37-34 on a cool and foggy Saturday night in the Swamp. Florida didn’t help itself with three turnovers in the first half that led to 10 points and a 24-17 deficit. He fumbled trying to scramble with 10 seconds to play in the half, essentially handing LSU a field goal. Florida had first-and-10 at the LSU 15-yard line when Trask tried to connect with Kadarius Toney near the sideline. Florida: The Gators have all kinds of issues heading into the title game.