Across the ‘Sugar Curtain’: UF film screening explores how mail defied a revolution
For decades, the 90 miles between Florida and Cuba wasn't measured in miles, but in months — the time it took for a single letter to cross the border.
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For decades, the 90 miles between Florida and Cuba wasn't measured in miles, but in months — the time it took for a single letter to cross the border.
It was a much-needed bounce-back for Florida junior pitcher Liam Peterson. After struggling in the season opener against UAB, the Gators’ ace totalled 12 strikeouts and allowed just one hit and two walks.
Being a freshman for a prestigious powerhouse like Florida softball is a tall task.
From the leadoff spot, your usual job is to reach base by any means possible to set up for the power hitters behind you.
After taking back-to-back losses for the first time in two decades, the No. 4 Gators got back to their winning ways in Athens.
Junior Jennifer Rodriguez Perez, Sophomore Zoe Englander, and Junior Charley Fike celebrate their top 3 finishes during the UF Lettuce Club lettuce eating competition on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Junior Charley Fike takes a bite of lettuce during the UF Lettuce Club’s lettuce eating competition on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Locked in an intense game of rock, paper, scissors, Korum Russell vied to overcome an evil vampire and turn his last living relative into a vampire.
Gainesville has a long history of showing up when local democracy is threatened. Last November marked the third time residents went to the ballot to reclaim control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Mississippi fans mimicked Florida’s rival, FSU, shouting the Seminoles' war chant during every Gator free-throw attempt. But the effort was in vain.
At UF, students who have meal plans are treated to an extra serving of school-sponsored food options. FLEX, derived from the word "flexible," is a currency established by the university allowing students with meal plans to spend money at restaurants on campus.
Dating is more than just swiping left and right or heading to the club. For many Latino students at UF, relationships are closely tied to tradition, family expectations, respect and gestures.
The bats stayed hot for the Gators on Wednesday night in midweek action.
It is well known that early on in the season, Florida has excelled at leaving the yard.
On the Plaza of the Americas, a part of campus often associated with protests and pointed messaging, 19-year-old UF accounting freshman Vivian Li used her moment on a wooden soapbox to deliver something different: hope.
In a contest where Florida's strength was South Carolina’s weakness, the Gators took advantage.
Gators redshirt sophomore outfielder Kyle Jones had a night to remember against his former team.
Throwing a complete game is an incredible stat in the sport of softball.
No. 5 Florida had a consistent showing throughout the Moon Golf Invitational. There was a glimmer of hope for the Gators after Round 1. They were tied for third place with No. 7 Wake Forest and No. 9 Texas.
Since Kyle Pitts’ time as a Gator, when he became Florida’s all-time leader among tight ends in receiving yards (1,492), receptions (100), and touchdowns (18), the tight end position has been an overlooked — and often underutilized — part of UF’s offense.