Taxing times
(06/06/25 12:30pm)
America loves to tax. We put taxes on everything, from beef jerky to bras — and, as the Beatles said, “Should 5% appear too small, be thankful we don’t take it all.”
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Five-year Florida linebacker Derek Wingo prepares for life beyond Gainesville
(04/14/25 9:55am)
A little less than five years ago, UF’s campus looked completely different. With everyone having just started to pick the pieces of their life back up amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Gators football cautiously made its return to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Among the team was an eagle-eyed 18-year-old Derek Wingo, preparing for his collegiate debut.
Career days from Ja’Kobi Jackson and Dallas Wilson give Gators hope for fall season
(04/13/25 12:24am)
Following a season of highs and lows, the Florida football team hit the field for its annual Orange & Blue spring game. With the Gators preparing to showcase the fruits of their labor this offseason, NBA Youngboy and Bossman Dlow blared over the speakers on a cool, blue-skied sunny afternoon in Gainesville as Ben Hill Griffin stadium came alive with anticipation.
Orange and Blue Game live updates
(04/12/25 4:27pm)
Entering his fourth season as Florida’s head coach, Billy Napier returns to action, accompanied by a star sophomore quarterback. While Lagway’s limited, this Orange and Blue game will feature key position battles. Most notably, Florida needs to replace its departing senior receivers. The team has two main choices: UCLA transfer fifth-year senior Michael J. Sturdivant and freshman Dallas Wilson.
Chaos on University Avenue: Gators win sparks three arrests, an injury
(04/08/25 10:37pm)
In the early hours following UF’s national championship victory, three people were arrested on University Avenue amid crowds of celebrating fans.
An ‘electric’ national championship, seen from the streets of Gainesville
(04/08/25 1:22am)
Florida took home its first national championship in 18 years after a neck-and-neck game between the Houston Cougars on Monday night. The Alamodome supported a boxing ring, much by Houston’s invention, and with a national championship hanging in the balance, top-seeded Florida and Houston traded haymakers.
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(03/13/25 9:50pm)
Fans celebrate a long touchdown run by Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.
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(03/11/25 5:22pm)
Frannie Hahn, Josie Hahn - Lacrosse - Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo
UF student arrested for sexual grooming, child pornography
(02/26/25 5:44pm)
A UF student was arrested on Tuesday and charged with possessing child pornography and sexually grooming two children.
Florida stuns No. 9 Ole Miss in triumphant Senior Day victory
(11/23/24 11:24pm)
Florida’s senior day had just about everything you could want from a college football game: beautiful weather, high stakes for both squads, nonstop action from start to finish and a shocking result that shook the college football world to its core.
Florida vs No. 9 Ole Miss: Live Updates
(11/23/24 4:47pm)
The Florida Gators football team (5-5, 3-4 SEC) is one win away from bowl eligibility and will entertain the No. 9-ranked Ole Miss Rebels (8-2, 4-2 SEC) in a Senior Day matchup at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon. Follow along below for live notes and updates throughout the matchup.
A new hope: DJ Lagway, defensive breakthroughs have Florida’s future back on track
(11/18/24 11:00am)
Merriam-Webster defines hope as “a desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment.” Florida football fans would likely define hope as simply “DJ Lagway.”
Upset achieved: Florida knocks off No. 22 LSU in front of raucous home crowd
(11/17/24 1:59am)
Florida needed just one score against LSU to all but solidify head coach Billy Napier’s fourth win over a ranked opponent since he took over the program in 2022.
Florida vs. No. 22 LSU: Live Updates
(11/17/24 12:07am)
End of game: Florida 27, No. 22 LSU 16
Florida football gearing up for big weekend of visits for its 2025 recruiting class
(11/15/24 1:04am)
Florida head coach Billy Napier made it clear when he arrived at UF that college football is a “talent acquisition business”. Whether it's through the classic high school recruiting trails or the transfer portal, the teams with the most talent across the nation are typically competing for national championships at the end of each season.
Florida surrenders season-worst 49 points in blowout loss to No. 5 Texas
(11/09/24 9:22pm)
Entering their road matchup against the No. 5 Texas Longhorns with their starting quarterback sidelined and a plethora of other injuries endured by key contributors, not many fans or analysts expected the Florida Gators to come away with a victory. At the very least, Florida fans hoped to see their team put up a fight following a hard-nosed loss to No. 2 Georgia one weekend earlier.
Third-string quarterback Aidan Warner thrusted into Florida football spotlight amid continuous injuries
(11/04/24 11:55am)
When Florida redshirt freshman quarterback Aidan Warner announced he was transferring from Yale to UF in Spring 2024, he wasn’t greeted with words of encouragement from his peers.
‘Into enemy territory’: Former Gator James Bates’ storied battles against Georgia
(10/31/24 9:55am)
One of the oldest and most storied rivalries in the history of college football has been played on a neutral site for nearly 30 years. However, former UF linebacker James Bates has experienced every rabid atmosphere that the two passionate fan bases offer when the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs meet on the gridiron.
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(10/20/24 11:52pm)
Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) makes adjustments at the line of scrimmage during the first half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
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(10/20/24 11:52pm)
Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) embraces Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) postgame at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
