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A Gator’s guide to local politics
By Olivia Lofaso | Aug. 12If you ask about local politics in Gainesville and Alachua County, many will likely describe the area as a “blue dot in a sea of red.”
The Avenue
Samm Wehman Epstein’s pizza shop paintings are the epitome of Gainesville art
By Mackenzie Haas | 9:00amSamm Wehman Epstein is one Gainesville-based artist whose work can be found scattered across the entire ...
Sports
Gators begin 2026 campaign on the road at UCF
By Zach Moore | Aug. 13A new era for Florida soccer kicks off Thursday evening on the road against UCF. Head coach Nick Zimmerman ...
The Avenue
Meet the cats in the campus cradle
By Mackenzie Haas | Aug. 13Yes, The Swamp has a rich history of campus kitties. Many cats have gained love from the community and ...
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UF ranked No. 1 best-value public university
By Hailey Kon | Aug. 3The ranking evaluated public institutions based on affordability, graduation rates and median earnings upon graduation, emphasizing return on investment for undergraduate students.
‘This will make Florida a worse place to live’: Local leaders weigh in on proposed property tax amendment
By Olivia Lofaso | Aug. 3In June, the Florida Legislature passed the "Save our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes” joint resolution, a proposal to amend the state’s non-school homestead tax exemption from $50,000 to $150,000.
A game day tradition: The annual parking scramble returns to Gainesville
By Nicole Scura | Aug. 12Starting Sept. 5 with a faceoff against the Florida Atlantic University Owls, the Gators will begin to host opponents at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the 2026-27 football season. With this, fans will once again combat the challenges of game-day parking. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the largest stadium in Florida, has a capacity of nearly 90,000 people. Fans, students, alumni, families, and more swarm The Swamp, driving parking demand even higher.
Bored of Broward? Here are five new spots to dine
By Christopher Rodriguez | Aug. 9For most new students, coming to UF means a brand-new city with a brand-new food scene. If you’re a new Gator already tired of the dining halls’ menus, check out these five food stops within walking distance of campus.
Five things to know about studying abroad
By Shaine Davison | Aug. 12Leading up to my semester abroad in Madrid my junior Spring, there were many logistics to sort out. Here are some tips about finding a program, financing it and more.
