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Michael Smoak believes success is simple. The 28-year-old health content creator visited UF’s campus Wednesday evening, and students poured into the University Auditorium awaiting his words of advice on how to achieve personal, physical and career goals.
The University of Florida's ACCENT Speaker's Bureau welcomes Michael Smoak, Health and Performance Entrepreneur and founder of Higher Up Wellness, to speak to students, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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.
Ah, Valentine’s Day. The lovey-dovey couple’s favorite holiday, and the single friend’s worst nightmare. These recipes give you permission to treat yourself — or to impress your boo.
Behind rows of red roses and heart-shaped displays, many Gainesville business owners are struggling to source supplies ahead of Valentine’s Day because of rising tariffs on imported goods.
University of Florida ACCENT Speakers Bureau chairman Nathan Feuerberg speaks during a student senate meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
My first week in Madrid has honestly been one of the longest, most overwhelming weeks of my life.
Hello, I'm Evelyn.
Welcome (back) to the Spring semester in Gainesville! The most important thing I hope you’ll take away from this column is that I’m glad you’re here. No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, no matter the hue of your skin or the accent of your voice, no matter whose hand you hold or the clothes you wear, no matter how (or if) you vote, I’m glad you’ve chosen to be a part of Florida’s cultural capital.
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Onscreen, she’s searching for herself. Offscreen, she met UF students with authenticity and vulnerability.
UF Student Government held a State of the Campus address on Tuesday to discuss accomplishments from the past school year and initiatives for the upcoming semester.
The “25 under 25" special project highlights 25 young Hispanic students at UF who are leaving their mark before turning 25.
UF Student Government announced Emmy-winning actress Britt Lower will be the university’s next Accent speaker. She is scheduled to take the stage on Nov. 13 at University Auditorium.
Patrick Johnson, 50, was arrested on charges of robbing $1,448 from the Wells Fargo bank located on Archer Road on Wednesday afternoon.
On the first day of classes, students lined up and waited in the Gainesville heat to see the man who played a chemistry teacher-turned-drug lord on TV.
Happy first week Gators, and welcome to The Swamp! Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the very first time or returning for another chapter in your journey here, I am beyond excited to greet you as this year’s Student Body president.
Welcome back to fall in Gainesville! Yes, I know it’s technically still summer, and I know it’s still hot. It’s going to be this way for a bit, but I promise you there’s no better place to be than right here in Gator Country right now.
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To most of her customers, Maria Alejandra Puentes is known as La Maracucha, but the nickname is much more than a nod to her hometown — it’s a dream, a family legacy and a responsibility she carries with honor.
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