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(04/21/24 12:21am)
If there was a better place than the UF football stadium to hear the lyrics, “in my mind, they sink into the swamp” for the first time, Gator Swifties say it has yet to be found.
(04/13/24 10:03pm)
With two seconds remaining on the clock, junior kicker Trey Smack took the field in a similar position as last year’s Orange and Blue Game with an opportunity to deliver a game-winning field goal as time expired.
(04/08/24 1:00pm)
Hovering above the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit serves as a set of “eyes in the sky” — a silent guardian aiming to keep the community safe from a distance.
(03/25/24 1:00pm)
Dreary weather couldn’t stop legendary vintage warbirds, sleek military jets and unique private airplanes from buzzing the skies over Gainesville during its annual fly-in.
(03/04/24 2:30pm)
When the Florida football team walked off of the field Nov. 25 after its final game against Florida State, a feeling in the air loomed over The Swamp: Billy Napier may be running out of time.
(02/28/24 2:03am)
UF students lined up by the dozen at polling stations around campus, ready to cast their votes for new Student Government leaders. Some voted to get their “I voted” sticker, while others waited in line to support a party they felt would support them.
(02/12/24 2:00pm)
Two days of sleepless nights and contractions every 15 minutes are what Scott Darius and his wife experienced before they were finally inducted into UF Health Shands Hospital after she went into labor.
(02/08/24 5:02am)
UF students stood on chairs and climbed tables to catch a glimpse of Kendall Jenner as she walked in from the side door at The Social at Midtown. The sound of excited screams and the flash of iPhone cameras filled the room as the model hopped behind the bar to make drinks with her tequila.
(02/05/24 2:00pm)
Danaya Wright, the UF Faculty Senate chair, doesn’t think UF President Ben Sasse sleeps.
(01/22/24 2:00pm)
The Playground Music and Arts Festival Jan. 20 featured 12 band performances, food trucks, merchandise stands and clothing vendors. The sold-out event at the Heartwood Soundstage occurred from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., ending with a two-hour set from the group of UF alumni, Flipturn.
(01/16/24 2:00pm)
With swamps and nature parks galore, Gainesville is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes. While many recognize the scenic beauty of the local environment, the practice that makes this remains commonly unexplored: prescribed fires.
(01/08/24 4:00pm)
On Jan. 20, the Playground Music and Arts Festival at Heartwood Soundstage will feature 12 independent bands from across Florida.
(01/08/24 4:00pm)
During America’s holiday season, known for its boom in spending and time shared with loved ones, it would be easy to assume restaurants flourished along with the retailers. But Gainesville’s business landscape tells a different tale.
(12/05/23 6:15pm)
Gators senior wide receiver Ricky Pearsall declared for the 2024 NFL Draft Tuesday. Pearsall accepted an invitation to the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl, one of the top college all-star games for draft hopefuls.
(11/29/23 3:00pm)
Florida held a 12-0 lead against one of its biggest rivals with a chance to pull a season-saving upset. The then-No. 5 Florida State Seminoles were on the ropes, and second-year UF head coach Billy Napier had a chance to end a disappointing year with a massive upset.
(11/27/23 6:05pm)
The intensity of the rivalry between the UF and Florida State was evident early Saturday. FSU fans were outraged by what they saw in the Swamp prior to the night-time kickoff.
(11/26/23 12:00am)
The Florida Gators will host the undefeated, No. 5 Florida State Seminoles Saturday at 7 p.m. Follow along below for live updates throughout the game.
(11/25/23 4:10pm)
The Florida Gators (5-6, 3-5 SEC) will face the No. 5 Florida State Seminoles (11-0, 8-0 ACC) Saturday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. UF will look to secure a sixth-straight bowl berth while spoiling FSU’s perfect regular season.
(11/20/23 3:00pm)
For people stumbling out of the dark, drunken stupor of Midtown or leaving Raising Cane’s after a late-night snack, a bright blue van parked on University Avenue offers an enticing menu.
(11/08/23 6:22pm)
Disappointment flooded Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as the Florida Gators suffered a 39-36 loss against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Arkansas snapped a six-game losing streak and clinched its first-ever victory in the Swamp to halt the Gators’ undefeated season at home.