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Health fair in Gainesville offers free medical services for residents
(11/18/24 11:05am)
For many Gainesville residents, the high cost of healthcare means postponing doctor visits for years — sometimes even decades.
Gainesville man arrested after allegedly threatening woman with pocket knife
(11/08/24 12:05am)
Charlie Jerome Bragg was arrested Wednesday on charges of attempted aggravated battery by reportedly using a pocket knife to threaten a woman waiting for a bus.
Meet Gainesville Police Department’s newest leader
(11/07/24 11:05am)
Gainesville Police Department’s newest Chief of Police traveled over 2,000 miles across the United States for his career in public service.
The VET PFAS ACT supports medical and hospital services to U.S. veterans and their families in Florida
(11/07/24 11:00am)
In the 1970s, the Department of Defense endorsed the usage of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) as a fire suppressant without recognizing the toxic nature of its active ingredients known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Chronic exposure to these chemicals significantly increases the risk of cancer, reproductive issues, and liver damage, among other serious health effects. Military personnel and veterans have historically performed their duties without protection from PFAS exposure, prompting the introduction of the Veterans Exposed to Toxic (VET) PFAS Act in July 2023.
Amendment 3 and 4 failed. What now?
(11/06/24 1:50am)
Both Amendment 3 and 4 failed with only 55.7% and 57% in favor, respectively. Both amendments needed 60% public approval to pass.
The “Election Police”: Another Republican shenanigan bullying minorities and women of the “free” state of Florida
(11/05/24 10:00am)
In 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis made national headlines when he created the Office of Election Crimes and Security, a so-called “election police” force designed to investigate and prosecute alleged voter fraud. The timing was no coincidence. As DeSantis cemented his political ambitions and positioned himself for a presidential run, he needed to appeal to a specific base. In creating this office, DeSantis wasn't protecting democracy — he was pandering to conspiracy theorists and sowing doubt in the electoral process, all while laying the groundwork for voter intimidation and going after petitions and amendments to please his voters. And now, in 2024, we are seeing the full, dangerous impact of this move.
Gators cross country begins postseason at SEC Championship
(11/01/24 6:17pm)
The Florida men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Bryan-College Station, Texas, to compete in the first meet of their postseason, the SEC Cross Country Championships, hosted by Texas A&M.
The Alligator 2024 Voter Guide
(10/29/24 9:39pm)
Election Day is less than a week away. In anticipation of an influx of early voters, the Alligator has crafted a voter guide outlining candidates from the county level to the state level.
‘Party to the Polls’: Students ride party bus to early voting site
(10/29/24 9:30am)
Some people take party buses for a night out, while some UF students ride one in style to vote in the 2024 United States presidential election.
College student eating disorders are on the rise. Here’s what to know.
(10/28/24 9:50am)
As a high school freshman, Alexa Larson’s every thought was occupied by her weight.
What’s behind the meteoric rise of online gambling among college men?
(10/22/24 10:50am)
Every Thursday, Tino Taylor could win life-changing money while sitting on his couch and thumbing through his phone.
Gator Nation celebrates 101st Homecoming
(10/20/24 5:03pm)
As a crisp fall breeze swept through Gainesville, students, alumni and families gathered to celebrate the Gator Nation’s annual Homecoming celebration Friday.
Kennedy Martin’s performance pioneers UF to sweep
(10/19/24 3:21pm)
In a match that had 31 ties and 10 lead changes, it was sophomore outside hitter Kennedy Martin that made her presence felt when it seemingly mattered the most.
SG election results: Vision takes all off-campus seats, Senate majority
(10/14/24 8:07pm)
Vision Party swept Senate seats in this Fall’s UF Student Government election season, maintaining its majority about a year after it formed in Fall 2023.
Alachua County weathers two hurricanes in two weeks, resumes recovery
(10/14/24 12:36pm)
The short-lived reprieve from Hurricane Helene came to a sudden stop when another monstrosity was born in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Milton ended hopes for a return to normalcy, forcing students and locals into a second scramble before the approaching storm.
Jewish student center provides a family away from home
(10/18/24 10:05am)
When Steven Fisher first moved to Gainesville as a wide-eyed freshman, he found it difficult to adjust to the fast-paced college environment.
South Carolina sweeps No. 19 Florida in upset at O’Connell Center
(10/13/24 8:02pm)
Despite an apparent mismatch on paper between No. 19 Florida and unranked South Carolina, the Gamecocks came away with a stunning sweep against the Gators in their match on Sunday afternoon.
A voter’s guide to UF’s Fall 2024 Student Government elections
(10/07/24 10:05am)
UF’s three Student Government parties — Vision, Change and Watch Parties — have set forth their Fall 2024 policies. Now, students must decide if and for whom to vote Oct. 8 and 9. This guide explains how to vote, where to do it and what the parties’ platforms entail.
Scorched in the swamp: A game day battle with heat
(10/05/24 3:59pm)
By the end of the first quarter, 71-year-old Betty Knight was drenched in sweat, eating ice chips and keeping a cool rag on her head like a parched desert wanderer, savoring the last drops of an oasis.
