Florida wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) misses a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Columbia, Mo.

Sports

Florida fails to find a spark in blowout loss to Missouri

By Max Bernstein and Curan Ahern | 10:10am

With expectations continuing to soar after a 4-0 start to the season, Florida faced the harsh reality of football in the SEC: any team can humble anyone on any given Saturday. Head coach Jon Sumrall preached that message ahead of the Gators’ 45-17 loss to Missouri, but Florida still fell flat in Memorial Stadium, mustering just 7 points in the second half and allowing 560 yards of total offense.

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall walks off the field after losing an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Columbia, Mo.

Sports

Instant takeaways from Florida's blowout loss at Missouri

By Max Bernstein | Oct. 3

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Columbia, Mo.

Sports

No. 8 Florida football fizzles out on the road against No. 25 Missouri

By Curan Ahern | Oct. 3

Behind a 340-yard, two-touchdown performance from Mizzou quarterback Austin Simmons and a 211-yard, ...

Ashtray fans themself during the Gainesville Pride Festival at Bo Diddley Plaza, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

News

University Club keeps the party going after pride festival downpour

By Chloe Santiago | 6:22pm

The Gainesville Pride Festival began with LGBTQ+ organizations, small businesses, performers, community ...

Metro

School board candidates Janine Plavac and Hunter Miller to compete a second time

By Grace Larson | 5:47pm

Janine Plavac and Hunter Miller will compete a second time at the polls Nov. 3 after none of the candidates ...

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Adelaide, Santa Fe Teaching Zoo’s tree kangaroo, crawls around in her enclosure, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s lone tree kangaroo leaves Gainesville after 7 years

By Ellia Mytsa | 3:40pm

With a canopy of branches dangling above her and the familiar faces of her caretakers below, a tranquil tree kangaroo can be seen traversing her enclosure, climbing from the branches to her favorite resting spots. Adelaide, the petite, furry, tree-climbing marsupial has called the zoo home for the last seven years. But on Sunday, she embarked on a new chapter.

Byron Donalds brings ‘Defending the Florida Dream Tour’ to UF

By Juleidi Machuca | Oct. 1

Vision sweeps new Hope Party in Fall election

By Sofia Garcia and Erica Dybas | Sep. 30

Live updates: UF students finalize residence area senators on last day of elections

By Alligator Staff report | Sep. 30

John Green preaches importance of art, community at UF book tour stop

By Maria Arruda and Erica Dybas | Sep. 30

Metro

New Alachua County Public Schools board member Janine Placvac speaks during a board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Alachua County School Board approves salary increase, workplace protections

By Ray Garcia | Oct. 1

The Alachua County School Board approved the collective bargaining agreement between the district and the Alachua County Education Association, the district’s teachers union, Wednesday afternoon, securing salary increases and workplace protections for district employees after many negotiations since July.

FBI arrests GPD detective for disclosing and obstructing criminal investigations

By Teia Williams | Sep. 30

Florida man executed for 1995 Polk County murder

By Teia Williams | Sep. 29

Alternative schooling options grow as ACPS enrollment declines

By Lily Hartzema | Sep. 29

Local candidates discuss future of Gainesville, Alachua County in midterm forum

By Julia Miller | Sep. 29

Sports

Strong defensive showing lifts Jaguars to first win over Bengals since 2019

By Curan Ahern | 4:23pm

After holding the Patriots to just 83 rushing yards in Week 3, the Jaguars’ front seven showed up in a big way in Cincinnati. They held the Bengals to 16 rushing yards in the first half, and Cincinnati finished with just 23 yards on the ground. Behind a strong run defense and two interceptions, Jacksonville (3-1) bested the Bengals (2-2) 22-17 at Paycor Stadium on Sunday.

Logan King continues to anchor Florida’s offense in second win over top-11 opponent

By Sofia Alamo | 11:02pm

No. 7 Gators square off against No. 3 Kentucky in SEC battle

By Nicole Scura | 9:13pm

Florida swim takes second consecutive win over Kentucky

By Lily Perkins | Oct. 3

Jaguars head to Cincinnati, look for leg up on all-time series against Bengals

By Max Bernstein and Curan Ahern | Oct. 3

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Representative and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds held a town hall style meeting Wednesday as a part of his Defending the Florida Dream Tour. The event featured representative Kat Cammack and 135 audience members. The entire event was live streamed on Donalds's campaign website as audience members asked questions of the republican candidate.

SLIDESHOW

Byron Donalds holds town hall at UF

Oct. 1

ESPN's SEC Nation pre-game show came to Gainesville on Saturday as the Gators hosted No. 4 Ole Miss in The Swamp. It is the first time the show has come to Gainesville this season following one visit last year when Florida hosted and beat No. 9 Texas, 29-21.

SLIDESHOW

ESPN's SEC Nation visits Gainesville

Sep. 27

#21 Florida took down #4 Ole Miss, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla., bringing Florida to 4-0 for the first time since 2019. The Gators posted their highest point total against an SEC foe since November 2020.

SLIDESHOW

Florida Gators vs. Ole Miss Rebels

Sep. 27

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‘Primetime’ deserves your prime time

By Mackenzie Haas | Sep. 28

“Primetime,” which hit theaters Sept. 25, arrived with no shortage of hype. The directorial debut of Oscar-nominee Lance Oppenheim, who’s known for documentaries like “Spermworld,” was stacked up to be an excellent film. “Primetime” tells the story of Chris Hansen, the well-known child predator hunter and host of hidden camera show “To Catch A Predator.” He’s portrayed by the booked-and-busy Robert Pattinson, who’s acted in “The Odyssey” and “The Drama” this year alone.

Gainesville’s Florida Theater prepares for historic revival

By Brandy Sumner | Sep. 28

What Gainesville’s youth carry: The powerful messages hidden on the Hippodrome’s columns

By Kendall O'Connor | Sep. 25

Alternative rock trio Halfway Here goes the distance with first album ‘As far as I can see’

By Brandy Sumner | Sep. 23

‘Resident Evil’ makes being a video game adaptation look easy

By Jack Wellikoff | Sep. 22

Opinions

OPINION: Novig’s ad is about more than ‘just sports’

By Kaitlyn Ocuto | Sep. 29

Sweeney’s ad in no way showcases what it’s like to be a female athlete, who spends years training, competing and pushing her body to its limit for a chance at victory. But Novig’s ad only represents a hypersexualized actress standing provocatively in a sports-related environment. As much as the ad’s catchphrase says otherwise, sports aren’t the main focus — Sweeney’s body is.