Emily Westerholm, the founder and executive director of Released Reentry, recites a poem at an Open Mic Poetry Nights event at Released Reentry in Gainesville, Fla., on June 10, 2026.
Brandy Sumner is an anthropology and English junior and this summer's music and performance reporter. This is their first semester working at the Alligator. In their free time they enjoy playing guitar, reading and writing.
UF Board of Trustees
By Sonaiya Brown | 7:23amThe UF Board of Trustees votes on presidential finalist Stuart Bell during a board meeting at the university, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
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By Anenaa Kumar | 3:00amAmongst exacerbating decisions by the current administration the local hispanic community along with immigration lawyers reflect on the decision by some members to vote for Trump.
Poe Springs
By Kaley Mantz | 2:53amPeople wade through Poe Springs in High Springs, Fla., Thursday, April 17, 2026.





