The City of Gainesville opens a mile-long multiuse trail along Northeast 31st Avenue, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Enterprise

Residents debate East Gainesville’s needs as city invests millions in new infrastructure

By Sara Dhorasoo | Aug. 31

A nearly mile-long multiuse trail in East Gainesville was completed this summer as part of the city’s push to develop infrastructure in the region. Since the creation of the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area in the early 2000s, the city has invested millions of dollars into its east side, which is home to several historically Black neighborhoods and has often gone underdeveloped and underfunded. The multiuse trail is intended to create more opportunities for lower-income residents by connecting homes, jobs and schools.

Krishna House sits on Northwest 14th Street in Gainesville, Fla, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

University

Krishna lunch banned from UF campus after operating for over 50 years

By Sofia Garcia | Aug. 31

Barley Hilpert from Florida State University talks with an attendee during a college fair, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fla.

News

Santa Fe’s annual college fair brings students closer to their next steps

By Lilyanna Collado | 12:48pm

Nearly 300 students rushed into Santa Fe College’s gymnasium as soon as the doors opened on Monday ...

Florida Gators inside linebacker Myles Graham (5) speaks to the media during a press conference on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Sports

‘Don’t miss the layup’: White, Asare, Graham talk UF defensive game plan ahead of season-opener

By Max Bernstein | 12:02pm

When Brad White assumed the defensive coordinator position at Florida in December of 2025, he made his ...

A sign showing the Gators past SEC Championships inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Sports

The Conference Call: The Alligator’s football reporters pick Week 1 SEC matchups

By Ava DiCecca , Max Bernstein , Curan Ahern and Riley Orovitz | 9:00am

With the start of the SEC college football season days away, The Alligator’s Florida football beat ...

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Campus

For many Santa Fe students, transferring to UF is a common goal, but the process comes with its own costs and challenges.

From Santa Fe to The Swamp: What students should know before transferring

By Lilyanna Collado | Sep. 1

Around 8,000 students use Santa Fe as a stepping stone to attend other schools, and approximately 2,400 others to transfer to a different Florida university. Low-level coursework and cost-effective tuition make the school a major pathway tool boasting high transfer rates, allowing students to complete initial degree credits before qualifying for higher education.

‘Every time we spoke, I left learning something new’: Dorothy Zimmerman’s friends and students reflect on her legacy

By Alana Nguyen | Aug. 31

UF Black Student Assembly celebrates culture at ‘The Gallery’

By Sofia Garcia | Aug. 31

Student Senate braces for new cycle following mixed reactions last school year

By Sofia Garcia | Aug. 31

Florida struck down international student aid. What’s next?

By Erica Dybas | Aug. 26

Metro

Gainesville Housing Authority CEO Pamela E. Davis speaks to attendees during the Celebration of Success at the Cotton Club Museum & Cultural Center, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Gainesville Housing Authority celebrates community members’ success

By Julia Miller | Aug. 30

The Gainesville Housing Authority, a local organization that provides safe, affordable housing and community programs to residents, held its fourth annual Celebration of Success on Saturday.

18-year-old Gainesville man arrested for possession of child pornography

By Teia Williams | Aug. 28

Gainesville man charged with possession of child pornography

By Teia Williams | Aug. 27

Alachua County Commission approves housing and agricultural development, looks into Flock Safety cameras

By Olivia Lofaso and Grace Larson | Aug. 26

Black Lake Preserve opens in Melrose

By Teia Williams | Aug. 23

Sports

Florida Gators setter Taylor Parks (20) prepares to serve the ball during a volleyball match against the Baylor Bears at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sunday, September 14, 2024.

Gators volleyball kicks off grueling four-match road stretch against Minnesota in Big Ten/SEC Challenge

By Sofia Alamo | 6:05pm

In its first year of the Big 10/SEC Volleyball Challenge, Florida will compete in the Big 10/SEC Challenge as the No. 17-ranked team in the nation. The weeklong tournament, which features all 18 Big Ten schools and all 16 SEC institutions, makes history as the first time volleyball has been played at Wrigley Field.

Swamp Talk takeaways: Sumrall outlines mentality at Florida

By Curan Ahern | Aug. 31

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive preview: Returning defensive front, secondary set stage for 2026 push

By Curan Ahern | Aug. 31

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive preview: Tuten, Washington among breakout candidates

By Max Bernstein | Aug. 31

Sumrall talks depth chart, Week 1 ahead of Florida debut

By Ava DiCecca and Curan Ahern | Aug. 31

Multimedia & Podcasts

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The Chainsmokers headlined SwampFest at Flavet Field April 14, with DJ opener Riordan. The iconic duo mixed in new material with hits like “Paris” and “Don’t Let Me Down,” also remixing classics like “Teenage Dirtbag” and “Seven Nation Army.”

SLIDESHOW

DJ duo Chainsmokers performs at SwampFest

Apr. 15

About 2,000 people gathered at Gainesville’s Cora Roberson Park on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. The protest was part of No Kings demonstrations planned across the country — the third since the series began June 14, 2025, and the first of this year.

SLIDESHOW

GALLERY: Thousands attend the first No Kings protest of the year

Mar. 29

A crowd of around 40 people gathered by a bench to watch 20 members of UF’s Lettuce Club compete in a lettuce eating competition Feb. 19. Many watched with their own pieces of lettuce in hand, and some even gripped personal bottles of dressing to complement the leafy greens.

SLIDESHOW

UF’s Lettuce Club holds its first eating competition

Mar. 10

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The Avenue

How Dolly Parton quietly rewrote Gainesville’s future

By Kendall O'Connor | Aug. 31

Dolly Parton’s music, acting and philanthropy made her a global icon. Her passion for early childhood literacy in underserved communities made her a Gainesville one.

GainesvilleShows website travels back in time through the city’s music history

By Brandy Sumner | Aug. 31

A taste of Sweden rolls into Gainesville

By Katharine Litman | Aug. 31

Where Gators can get a taste of game day this football season

By Katharine Litman | Aug. 25

Guitar rock duo Rustler to release debut album in September

By Brandy Sumner | Aug. 24

Opinions

Kyle Trask runs through Missouri defenders in Florida's game versus Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.

OPINION: Uniform colors matter, and Florida isn’t using them to their full potential

By Evan Dressel | Sep. 1

The Florida Gators have iconic uniforms and colors but they haven’t been used to their fullest potential. However, the recent release of three new uniforms for this upcoming football season have me optimistic that the orange and blue will finally be unleashed.