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By Alligator Staff report | Apr. 20

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Shelter dogs wait for potential adopters in kennels at Alachua County Animal Resources on March 31, 2026.

News

Community effort reveals details into Alachua County Animal Resources investigation

By Kaitlyn McCormack | Apr. 20

Protestors demonstrate outside detention facility in Baker County, Florida.

El Caimán

‘I went through hell’: Former detainee alleges negligence at Deportation Depot

By Angelique Rodriguez | Apr. 19

Despite being from Havana and having built a life in America for the last three decades, Rafael Crespo-Garcia, ...

Northbound on US-441 smokefilled during a mandatory fire evacuation on Florida State Route 121, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida.

Metro

Wildfires in Alachua County continue, prompt neighborhood evacuations

By Maria Arruda | Apr. 19

A wildfire on North Main Street in Gainesville prompted evacuations in the area.

A mural on the front of Alachua County Animal Resources on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

News

New Alachua County Animal Resources Director candidate meets welfare committee, community

By Kaitlyn McCormack | 1:32pm

Following a 6-month search, only one candidate is in the running to become Alachua County Animal Resources’ ...

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Campus

Criser Hall sits at 11478 Union Rd in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, April 10, 2026.

So you got into UF’s PaCE program. Here’s what students say about their experiences.

By Hailey Kon | Apr. 18

In the PaCE program, students begin their UF education online before transitioning to in-person classes after completing certain requirements.

UF presidential search to wrap up by the end of April

By Leona Masangkay | Apr. 16

UF BugFest brings crowds in to explore the world of insects

By Broc Plancarte | Apr. 13

Future lawyers, meet AI: How UF is adapting legal training

By Mia Giannicchi | Apr. 13

Cognitive computing curriculum: Should UF professors be able to use AI?

By Leona Masangkay | Apr. 13

Metro

Construction on the south block of SW 1st Avenue in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, April 17, 2026.

Your favorite downtown Gainesville restaurants are about to get more walkable

By Maria Arruda and Grace Larson | Apr. 19

Gainesville’s The Streatery project began construction April 13. The $4.5 million project will transform Southwest First Avenue downtown into a two-block pedestrian-friendly site for hosting festivals and events.

Alachua County school closures part of statewide trend

By Grace Larson | Apr. 19

Gainesville wildfire nearly one-third contained after 4-hour response

By Maria Arruda | Apr. 15

CVS manager unseats incumbent in controversial Alachua City Commission election

By Maria Arruda and Alexa Ryan | Apr. 15

‘Community in shared humanity’: Black history lecture series concludes with discussion on faith and resistance

By Lawrence Jackson and Haylie Sangiovanni | Apr. 13

Sports

Marianna Wright competes in the women’s 400 meter hurdles during the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, April 17, 2026.

Florida runners rewrite program history in Gainesville, North Carolina

By Logan McBride | Apr. 18

With just a few weeks to go until the start of the SEC Outdoor Championships, Gators track and field athletes rewrote program record books at two different meets this weekend, setting marks in Gainesville and North Carolina.

No. 6 Florida overwhelms San Diego State to remain undefeated in conference play

By Coral Uzgiden | Apr. 11

Florida’s offense falters as Georgia evens series

By Adrian Carmona | Apr. 11

Blue offense and orange defense evenly match in Florida football spring game

By Curan Ahern | Apr. 11

Gators avoid shutout in loss to No. 1 Texas

By Ethan Feinberg | Apr. 11

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.”

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