Florida loses opening game of series with Alabama
(04/18/25 2:08am)
It was a first inning to remember, or maybe forget.
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A legacy in color: Hispanic student association celebrates 40th anniversary with Museum Night
(04/18/25 1:13pm)
A previous version of this story identified HLSA as the Hispanic Student Association. It has since been changed to reflect the correct title.
No. 3 Florida concludes season with stunning national championship semifinals loss
(04/18/25 12:37am)
It was visible on Leanne Wong’s face even before the senior’s season concluded quietly Thursday night in Fort Worth, Texas: her small grimace as she flew through the air, too explosive on the flooron the floor for her own good.
It should say “Florida women’s tennis exits in the second round of the SEC Tournament
(04/18/25 12:05am)
After defeating Alabama in walk-off fashion, Florida’s 2025 SEC Tournament run came to an end on Thursday following a second-round collapse to No. 13 Vanderbilt.
Alachua County School Board ends Rawlings’ year-round schedule, expands summer school
(04/16/25 2:40pm)
The Alachua County School Board discontinued Rawlings Elementary’s year-round school year and approved summer school opportunities in a meeting Tuesday night.
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(04/16/25 2:37pm)
New Alachua County Public Schools board member Janine Placvac speaks during a board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
Community members protest ICE involvement in schools
(04/16/25 2:15am)
Over 30 students, parents and residents gathered at the Matheson Museum Tuesday calling for formal protocols limiting law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement interactions with students in Alachua County Public Schools.
Explosive second quarter propels Florida to 10th consecutive win
(04/16/25 12:36am)
With just one goal separating Florida and Stetson heading into the second quarter of Tuesday’s match, the Gators responded. Florida exploded for a 10-goal frame, with seven different players finding the back of the net.
We might be in Gainesville, but Guy Fieri took this bakery to Flavortown
(04/16/25 10:00am)
It’s December, and the bakers at Uppercrust Bakery are gearing up for a busy holiday season. But on Dec. 14, at the height of the holiday season, Uppercrust was closed. A cherry red 1968 Camaro was parked outside.
UF fans prove their dedication by camping out for The Driver Era concert
(04/15/25 4:58pm)
Outside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville fans were emitting “obsession.”
Big: Culture & Arts Festival serves as local ‘infrastructure’
(04/14/25 10:36pm)
Big: Culture & Arts Festival took place April 11 and 12 in Downtown Gainesville. The opening block party welcomed food and clothing vendors, as well as musicians and artists. ?: Madilyn Gemme
How Florida’s transfers helped it win a national championship
(04/16/25 3:00pm)
Standing on the biggest stage in college basketball, Walter Clayton Jr. held both his past and his future. In one arm, the senior guard raised the national championship trophy, the reward of all his competition joys and struggles. In the other, his daughter, Leilani Clayton, his self-proclaimed “new why.”
A judge nullified the GRU referendum. What’s next?
(04/14/25 3:37am)
While 73% of Gainesville voters cast their November ballots in favor of returning control over public utilities back to the city, the issue remains unresolved — and has moved to a courtroom. A judge ruled on April 2 the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Board will remain in control of city utilities due to misleading language on the ballot referendum.
Greatest moments from Florida basketball’s national championship run
(04/14/25 11:30am)
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team was ranked just inside the preseason AP Top 25 Poll at No. 21 in October. However, when the final buzzer sounded in the national championship game, the Gators were the last team standing.
Standout freshman Liam Lecauchois making his mark on UF hockey
(04/15/25 9:42am)
Like countless other hockey players before him, Liam Lecauchois learned the game from his father, Xavier Lecauchois. But Xavier isn’t American, Canadian or even Russian — he’s French.
Walter Clayton Jr.’s top 10 moments of the 2025 season
(04/15/25 10:00am)
When Walter Clayton Jr. won the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award, it was the conclusion of a career-best year for the senior guard. It’s been a long journey for the 22-year-old who started his collegiate career at Iona University, where initially he only started four games in his freshman season.
Bennett Andersen: From three-time intramural champion to Florida walk-on
(04/17/25 12:00pm)
In the chaos of Florida’s historic postseason run, walk-on graduate student guard Bennett Andersen made his way under the bright arena lights, as his two minutes of play would later resonate beyond the court.
From zeros to heroes: How a group of overlooked recruits took Florida basketball to a national title
(04/16/25 5:00pm)
In today’s college basketball world, the media gravitates toward the teams stacked with five-star recruits. Programs like Duke, Kentucky and North Carolina have found their success over the years with one-and-done talents who enter the NBA after short-lived collegiate careers.
Stellar sophomore season leaves Thomas Haugh with a decision to make
(04/18/25 4:00pm)
After Florida lost in the Round of 64 to 10th-seeded Colorado last season, the team knew improvements had to be made.
Big: Culture & Arts Festival serves as local ‘infrastructure’
(04/14/25 12:29am)
As the rain fell on Downtown Gainesville, vendors unfurled the sides of their tents, protecting their goods, while visitors opened umbrellas or clustered together under the awnings lining Southwest 2nd Street. Shane McNutt got his massage chairs ready.
