A person wearing a UF sweatshirt rides past a construction site on Museum Road across from the Reitz Union on Friday, March 19, 2021. (Photo by Chasity Maynard)

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF set to build new honors residential complex

By Alexander Lugo | 7:00am

The Gator Residential Complex, an undergraduate dormitory for honors students, will replace the Broward Outdoor Recreational Complex in 2022. UF officials don’t know when demolition will start. The complex behind Broward Hall contains tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, a skate park, a roller hockey rink and a pool.

NEWS | CAMPUS

‘Like a treasure trove’: reviving indigenous voices through oral history

By Sofia Echeverry | 6:45am

Tenders, one UF’s campus cats, gazes upward as she sits on a table in the Tolbert Area.

CAMPUS | STUDENT LIFE

UF campus cat garners attention from students

By Abigail Hasebroock | 6:30am

Tenders, the campus cat, reels UF students in with her loveable personality and undeniable charm. She ...

METRO | CRIME

One dead following two-car crash in Gainesville

By Emil Munksgaard Grosen | 12:47am

After the crash, the car driver who was hit was rushed to the hospital by Gainesville Fire Rescue, according ...

Denise Garcia and Jeffery Davis wear face masks in downtown Gainesville.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Alachua County commission keeps mask mandate

By Jack Prator | Apr. 14

The mandate requires customers to wear masks in businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The commission ...

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COVID-19

Alachua COVID-19 Daily Confirmed Cases

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Confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus

News

The multi-colored glass of the UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital shines as the sun reflects off the panes on September 25, 2020. The pediatric staff provide care in more than 20 specialties including pediatric hematology-oncology.

Dancing “For The Kids” during a pandemic: UF’s Dance Marathon raises over $2.2 million

By Sofia Echeverry | Apr. 12

The 26-hour-and-12-minute event — meant to simulate the 26.2 miles of a marathon — was the culmination of a yearlong effort to collect funds for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

UF begins COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty and staff

By Manny Rea | Apr. 5

UF community honors Huixiang Chen at a vigil

By Alexander Lugo | Apr. 3

UF to take part in nationwide college Moderna COVID-19 vaccine study

By Manny Rea | Apr. 2

April Fools' Day: President Fuchs announces artificial intelligence will replace faculty across campus

By Alexander Lugo | Apr. 1

Sports

Florida looks to win another home series again Mizzou. Photo from UF-Jacksonville game March 14.

Florida welcomes Mizzou after momentous rivalry win

By Griffin Foll | 2:24am

After knocking off FSU in walk-off fashion Tuesday, the Gators look to pick up their sixth straight home series win this weekend against Missouri.

Florida advances to Sweet 16 versus Ohio State

By Zachary Huber | 11:17pm

Gators falter in second round of SEC Championship

By Michael Hull | 11:09pm

Florida ready to shine at NCAA Championships

By Zachary Huber | 10:39pm

Florida demolished by UCF, suffers only second home loss of the season

By Noah Ram | Apr. 15

Multimedia & Podcasts

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Three years after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., UF students and Gainesville residents gather at the Plaza of the Americas to remember and honor victims on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021.

SLIDESHOW

GAINESVILLE REMEMBERS PARKLAND SHOOTING VICTIMS

Feb. 15

SLIDESHOW

The Corner of Support

Feb. 2

SLIDESHOW

SPRING 2021

Jan. 25

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The Avenue

Gainesville singer-songwriter Grant Schaffer had already gone viral on TikTok and accumulated millions of streams on Spotify prior to releasing ‘Lovely Town.’

Grant Schaffer moves to the ‘Lovely Town’

By Heather Bushman | 6:02pm

The Gainesville singer-songwriter offers a fresh perspective in his latest release.

Gainesville Community Playhouse spotlights LGBTQ stories in first musical of the season

By Veronica Nocera | Apr. 13

Keep Alachua County Beautiful hosts 29th annual Great American Cleanup

Apr. 10

Twin Suns release debut single ‘Under The Moon’

By Heather Bushman | Apr. 9

‘Forever & Always’ Swifties: UF students reflect on Taylor Swift’s new release

By Veronica Nocera | Apr. 9

Opinions

Finishing the spring semester strong

Apr. 15

The counselors at the Counseling and Wellness Center and Wellness Coaches at GatorWell encourage students to call or visit our websites to learn what’s available in the summer, as well as the types of support we provide to help you get to the Spring finish line.

UF set to build new honors residential complex

‘Like a treasure trove’: reviving indigenous voices through oral history

UF campus cat garners attention from students

One dead following two-car crash in Gainesville

Alachua County commission keeps mask mandate

Fuchs promises replacement graduate living, students demand more information

COVID-19 Update: UF quarantine numbers on- and off-campus drop steadily over week

Santa Fe College COVID-19 update: 13 students reported testing positive in the last two weeks

COVID-19

Alachua COVID-19 Daily Confirmed Cases

Confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus

News

Dancing “For The Kids” during a pandemic: UF’s Dance Marathon raises over $2.2 million

UF begins COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty and staff

UF community honors Huixiang Chen at a vigil

UF to take part in nationwide college Moderna COVID-19 vaccine study

April Fools' Day: President Fuchs announces artificial intelligence will replace faculty across campus

Sports

Florida welcomes Mizzou after momentous rivalry win

Florida advances to Sweet 16 versus Ohio State

Gators falter in second round of SEC Championship

Florida ready to shine at NCAA Championships

Florida demolished by UCF, suffers only second home loss of the season

Multimedia & Podcasts

GAINESVILLE REMEMBERS PARKLAND SHOOTING VICTIMS

The Corner of Support

SPRING 2021

The Avenue

Grant Schaffer moves to the ‘Lovely Town’

Gainesville Community Playhouse spotlights LGBTQ stories in first musical of the season

Keep Alachua County Beautiful hosts 29th annual Great American Cleanup

Twin Suns release debut single ‘Under The Moon’

‘Forever & Always’ Swifties: UF students reflect on Taylor Swift’s new release

Opinions

Finishing the spring semester strong

Solving a UF mystery

Dear Florida Legislature, don’t put a price tag on my education

Coping with graduate school rejections during a pandemic

UF Needs to Be a Better Neighbor