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UF students offer money-saving tools while enjoying their college experiences

With tuition, fees, housing and meals offering a constant strain on students’ wallets, managing finances in college can be difficult. In-state freshmen typically spend around $25,830, which includes tuition and other personal fees, while out-of-state students reach roughly $54,010, according to UF’s attendance cost breakdown. UF students are also facing rising tuition costs this year, making it more important to budget.


Florida offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

‘We will not break’: Brad White, Buster Faulkner talk struggles in Weeks 5 and 6

Florida scored at least 44 points in each of its first four games. But since the Gators’ 4-0 start, they’ve totaled just 36 points and lost twice. The defense hasn’t looked the part of a contender either. The Gators have allowed more than 37 points per game on average against SEC competition, and their inability to get off the field on third down has led to back-to-back multi-score losses.



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Workers at Tela’s current Midtown location, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Gainesville to get a second taste of Honduras

Mayen and Matamoros, both 26, founded Tela in 2024 to fill the void of Honduran food they’d found upon coming to the U.S. for college. After Matamoros graduated from Florida State University and Mayen graduated from Bentley University in Massachusetts, they decided to bring a taste of Honduras to the States. 


The term "fake news" is often used by people to label reporting that they do not like or agree with, but who gets the final say in determining what fake news and what is not.

OPINION: “Fake news” has lost its meaning

With the rise of social media, news distribution has heavily increased. Instead of waiting to get the newspaper delivered to your doorstep, news is now easily accessible on any digital device. But with the overwhelming amount of news circulating every digital platform, it’s wise to approach stories with skepticism. However, automatically labeling reporting you don’t like as “fake news” is imprudent.



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