‘It’s a shame that they’re the only party’: UF students reflect on first day of SG elections
(02/25/26 4:37am)
Tuesday marked the first day of voting for the Spring 2026 Student Government elections.
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Florida man executed for 1986 Palmetto murder
(02/25/26 3:59am)
The state of Florida executed 66-year-old Melvin Trotter at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday for the murder and robbery of Manatee County grocery store owner Virgie Langford in 1986, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Florida’s late-game burst against Texas leads to eighth straight win
(02/26/26 3:01am)
With 7:27 left in the game, the Moody Center, which was covered in orange and white, roared with cheers after Jordan Pope’s layup gave the Longhorns a 64-61 advantage, capping off a 9-0 run
Lawson’s career night propels No. 10 Gators to midweek sweep over FIU
(02/26/26 3:18am)
UF shortstop Brendan Lawson continues to add to his impressive sophomore campaign. The Toronto native logged a career-high 6 RBI’s while going 3-for-5 with a three-run homer.
A look at Florida’s lower-ranked and unranked matchups
(02/25/26 1:00am)
As Florida prepares for its seven remaining top 30 matchups, it needs to capitalize on opportunities ahead against lesser-ranked opponents.
Selling himself: How UF running backs coach Chris Foster helped retain Jadan Baugh
(02/25/26 1:00pm)
Following a 4-8 season for the Gators – one in which they saw their head coach fired and their lead back rush for over 1,000 yards for the first time since 2015 – a revamped coaching staff is prepared to turn a new leaf in Gainesville.
OPINION: Voting in SG elections should be online
(02/24/26 7:59pm)
UF Student Government elections are rampant with problems: gerrymandered maps, the exchange of alcohol and food for “I Voted” stickers, and select fraternities and sororities effectively controlling SG agencies. However, the most prominent problem is low voter turnout.
SG ELECTIONS
(02/24/26 6:20pm)
University of Florida students wait in line to vote in the Spring UF Student Government election at the Education Library at the University of Florida, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
SG ELECTIONS
(02/24/26 6:20pm)
University of Florida students enter the polling room to vote in the Spring UF Student Government election at the SG Print Lab at the University of Florida, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
Florida vs. Texas: How the No. 7 Gators can grab their eighth straight win
(02/25/26 2:00pm)
With four games left in conference play, the No. 7 Gators look to maintain their distance atop the Southeastern Conference standings.
Gators score season-high 17 runs to down FIU
(02/25/26 3:34am)
Facing an early two-run deficit, Florida needed a spark to get the bats running.
UF pauses admissions for out-of-state transfer students
(02/25/26 3:48pm)
UF is pausing admissions for “nonresident” transfers, meaning out-of-state and international students, according to a message sent to deans and assistant deans Monday morning.
Kicking, singing, dancing: UF students celebrate Lunar New Year
(02/24/26 1:18am)
Music thrummed through the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on Sunday night as students celebrated Seollal, Korea's Lunar New Year, with performances and skits.
UF’s next president could earn up to $3 million annually
(02/24/26 12:32am)
The UF Board of Trustees unanimously voted at a meeting Monday to pay UF’s next president up to $3 million per year.
The AM/FM Festival is ‘by Gainesville, for Gainesville’ — and proud of it
(02/24/26 12:25am)
For those who haven't already gotten a taste of the Gainesville music scene, the AM/FM Festival is an all-you-can-eat buffet.
UF receives a series of hoax threats
(02/23/26 10:16pm)
The University Police Department sent two emails to students Monday regarding multiple hoax threats.
Rice & Shine for Gainesville’s newest Asian fusion brunch spot
(02/23/26 9:06pm)
Open at the crack of dawn, Rice & Shine is radiating with a mix of Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean flavors as early as 6:30 a.m.
A voter’s guide to UF’s Spring 2026 Student Government elections
(02/23/26 5:15pm)
This week, students get to vote on UF’s Student Body President, vice president, treasurer and 50 senators representing UF’s various colleges. Similar to Fall 2025 elections, Vision is the only party running.
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
(02/23/26 2:00pm)
February wraps up with the New Horizons festival, Gainesville Indie Night and more. See what's happening throughout the week, starting Feb. 23.
Kusa fest.jpg
(02/23/26 3:30am)
UF Taekwondo Club finishes their performance at a show celebrating Seollal, hosted by KUSA, in the Reitz Ballroom, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
