Black Lake Ribbon Cutting

People attend the Black Lake Preserve Ribbon Cutting, Friday, August 21, 2026, in Melrose, Fla.

Teia Williams

Teia Williams is a journalism senior at UF and the Fall 2026 criminal justice reporter. This is her fourth semester with The Alligator. If she isn't writing an article, you can find her at a concert, reading a book or somewhere soaking up the sun.

UF Carillon Studio student Eddie Strunk plays the carillon inside Century Tower, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Tessa Davidson

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By Tessa Davidson | 7:41pm

UF Carillon Studio student Eddie Strunk plays the carillon inside Century Tower, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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.

Anenaa Kumar

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By Anenaa Kumar | 7:24pm

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.

Students gather to attend the UF College Republicans GBM discussing the innocence of the Cornell 7 in Anderson Hall Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Riana Sage

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By Riana Sage | 7:14pm

Students gather to attend the UF College Republicans GBM discussing the innocence of the Cornell 7 in Anderson Hall Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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