P.K. Yonge is one of four Florida K-12 schools directly affiliated with a university.

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P.K. Yonge: A UF laboratory school with rich history

By Sophia Bailly | Sep. 30

P.K. Yonge is one of four Florida K-12 schools directly affiliated with a university, serving as its own school district. P.K. Yonge isn’t affiliated with Alachua County Public Schools and has its own superintendent. All P.K. Yonge employees carry GatorONE Cards, follow the regulations and policies set by the university and work under UF’s Board of Trustees.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Vote like your life depends on it — because it does

By Susan Bottcher, Precinct Committeewoman, Alachua County Democratic Executive Committee | Sep. 29

OPINION | COLUMNS

Behind UF’s guise of a Top 5 ranking lays systemic inequity

By Erika Davis, PhD candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at UF | Sep. 29

Recently, UF has been celebrating the renewal of its top-five public university ranking. But last month, ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis transported 48 Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts from Florida Sept. 14.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gov. Ron DeSantis under fire from members of UF community, elected officials for Martha’s Vineyard migrant relocation

By Heather Bushman | Sep. 28

Gov. Ron DeSantis facilitated the transportation of 48 migrants, most of whom were thought to be Venezuelan, ...

Students crowd Highway I-75 to evacuate the city in hopes of avoiding the hurricane.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida university students evacuate to and from Gainesville to avoid Hurricane Ian’s path

By Alexa Herrera | Sep. 28

When UF announced classes were canceled Wednesday through Friday, many students decided to go home or ...

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Gators beat Tennessee in student voter registration contest

By Kelly Ralph | Sep. 26

The last updated results of the Voter Challenge came in at 2,028 enrollments for UF and 900 for UT Saturday night, Bob Graham Center student assistant Francesca Tomasino said.

UF hasn’t begun a formal search for new honors director

By Christian Casale | Sep. 26

Turlington protesters show solidarity with global climate strike

By Fernando Figueroa | Sep. 25

8 weeks of paid family leave likely for UF graduate assistants

By Siena Duncan | Sep. 24

More study space open in Marston Science Library with third floor renovation complete

By Anushka Dakshit | Sep. 19

Sports

Florida junior defender Josie Curtis throws the ball into play during the Gators' match against South Florida Sept. 1, 2021.

Gators attack falls flat to drop match against South Carolina

By Jackson Reyes | 11:42am

The Gators lost Thursday night’s match to No. 22 South Carolina Gamecocks 1-0. UF junior goalkeeper Alexa Goldberg recorded seven saves, but it was not enough to avoid defeat. Florida has now been shutout in three straight matches.

Nefve and Grant lead the Gators, wrap up their first tournament of the season

By Kyle Bumpers | Sep. 28

Florida football postpones game to Sunday

By Topher Adams | Sep. 27

Shelton and De Oliveira earn title victories in their season debuts

By Zachary Curtin | Sep. 26

Florida overwhelmed by defensive shortcomings, still winless in SEC

By Jackson Castellano | Sep. 26

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The Florida Gators held off the No. 7 Utah Utes 29-26 in the first game of the season Saturday. The team was backed by 90,799 fans in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — the most ever for a UF season opener, 10th most in program history and 2,251 more than the listed capacity.

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90,799 fans overflow the Swamp

Sep. 5

As the lights dimmed in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, the ground shook with students rising from their seats and introductory music reverberating through mega speakers attached to the ceiling. From the stage, a white fluorescent streak of light emerged through the smoke, crossing to point into the crowd. Then, from the wings, the long-awaited star of the night emerged.
“Oh man, University of Florida, what’s poppin’?” Joey Bada$$ yelled into his microphone, kicking off his set for the night as well as the start of the Fall semester.
Joey Bada$$ and Jean Deaux took to the stage to play a UF student-only concert at the O’Connell Center Wednesday night.

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Joey Bada$$, Jean Deaux rock the O'Connell Center on the first day of classes

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Local band Driveaway explores rock sound in new single 'Wishing Well'

By Luna Boales | Sep. 29

Following the release of their previous six-track EP, “Feel Better Soon,” Driveaway is releasing a new single available for streaming and download Friday. The band has strayed from their usual pop genre, instead opting for a more rock ‘n’ roll sound.

Gators get real: UF professors, students reflect on social media app BeReal

By Lauren Brensel | Sep. 26

Gainesville HempFest calls for legalization of cannabis

By Luna Boales | Sep. 24

Zeezenia International Market to reopen after fire

By Erina Anwar | Sep. 21

Kent Fuchs: UF president by profession, prankster in spirit

By Alissa Gary | Sep. 19

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The need for liberation in UF SG

Sep. 26

Our university and our democracy is under attack. On a broad scale, assaults on our academic freedom by Tallahassee have gone unchecked by the UF Board of Trustees, creating an atmosphere of fear and censorship.

Gator Party aims to continue enhancing student experience

Sep. 26

Change Party: Moving UF forward, together

Sep. 26

Grappling with imposter syndrome at a top five university

By Halima Attah | Sep. 12

UF’s graduate stipend raise is still far from sufficient

By S. Elisha LePine | Sep. 12

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P.K. Yonge: A UF laboratory school with rich history

Vote like your life depends on it — because it does

Behind UF’s guise of a Top 5 ranking lays systemic inequity

Gov. Ron DeSantis under fire from members of UF community, elected officials for Martha’s Vineyard migrant relocation

Florida university students evacuate to and from Gainesville to avoid Hurricane Ian’s path

Students say late UF announcement, lack of Tuesday cancellation messed with Hurricane Ian planning

Thousands of UF students vote in Fall Student Government election despite Hurricane Ian delay

Alachua County under tropical storm watch, storm shelters open to public

News

Gators beat Tennessee in student voter registration contest

UF hasn’t begun a formal search for new honors director

Turlington protesters show solidarity with global climate strike

8 weeks of paid family leave likely for UF graduate assistants

More study space open in Marston Science Library with third floor renovation complete

Sports

Gators attack falls flat to drop match against South Carolina

Nefve and Grant lead the Gators, wrap up their first tournament of the season

Florida football postpones game to Sunday

Shelton and De Oliveira earn title victories in their season debuts

Florida overwhelmed by defensive shortcomings, still winless in SEC

Multimedia & Podcasts

90,799 fans overflow the Swamp

Joey Bada$$, Jean Deaux rock the O'Connell Center on the first day of classes

Gainesville intern is brining Gen-Z to deathcare

The Avenue

Local band Driveaway explores rock sound in new single 'Wishing Well'

Gators get real: UF professors, students reflect on social media app BeReal

Gainesville HempFest calls for legalization of cannabis

Zeezenia International Market to reopen after fire

Kent Fuchs: UF president by profession, prankster in spirit

Opinions

The need for liberation in UF SG

Gator Party aims to continue enhancing student experience

Change Party: Moving UF forward, together

Grappling with imposter syndrome at a top five university

UF’s graduate stipend raise is still far from sufficient