Sweethearts in the Swamp: UF professors’ love stories
(02/14/25 8:45pm)
Coffee, walks and an office across the hall were enough to spark something between Teresa Cornacchione and David Macdonald.
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Gainesville man arrested for armed robbery at Wildside Smoke Shop
(02/13/25 7:06pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested on Wednesday for an armed robbery at Wildside Smoke Shop.
UF dominates Jacksonville in return to home action
(02/12/25 2:00am)
After just pulling a ball out to the left field foul pole, senior shortstop Rylee Holtorf was looking for her first big moment as a Gator. Facing one ball and two strikes, she delivered for her team.
Bart Knowles sworn in as UPD chief, pledges to prioritize recruitment and retention
(02/10/25 11:26pm)
Surrounded by family, friends, coworkers and community members, Bart Knowles was sworn in as UF Police Department chief Monday morning, vowing to lead with a team-focused approach and support the university’s mission of excellence.
Alex Condon named SEC Player of the Week
(02/10/25 7:00pm)
After a pair of strong performances in wins over No. 1 Auburn on Saturday and Vanderbilt on Tuesday, the SEC named Florida sophomore forward Alex Condon Player of the Week. He is the third frontcourt player in UF history (Joakim Noah and Colin Castleton) to win the award twice in one season, earning the honor in early January after his 12-point performance against then-No. 1 Tennessee.
Lightnin’ Salvage brings musicians together through Open Mic Night
(02/12/25 12:00pm)
Local songwriter Eric Tappert performs at Lightnin’ Salvage Enterprises’ open mic night on the first Wednesday of every month. While he’s played at other venues, Tappert keeps coming back for Lightnin’ Salvage.
Una pareja hecha en Gainesville
(02/12/25 10:55am)
En algún momento entre beber vino y preparar martinis de espresso, Jessica Berger se enamoró.
UF Special Olympics serves as a safe haven for those with disabilities
(02/11/25 11:07am)
When 32-year-old Ella Zsembik was asked what her favorite thing about UF Special Olympics was, she kept her answer simple.
“No pueden regresar”: Medidas de deportación inquietan a inmigrantes en la Florida
(02/11/25 11:00am)
Andrés, un inmigrante venezolano de 60 años con 30 años de experiencia en ingeniería mecánica, trabaja 60 horas a la semana como conductor de Lyft y repartidor de DoorDash.
A match made in Gainesville
(02/13/25 11:15am)
Sometime between sipping wine flights and making espresso martinis, Jessica Berger fell in love.
‘They can’t go back’: Florida immigrants anxious amid deportation crackdowns
(02/10/25 11:00am)
Andres, a 60-year-old immigrant from Venezuela with a 30-year background in mechanical engineering, works 60 hours a week as a Lyft and DoorDash driver.
The fallout of fake IDs, UF’s open secret
(02/13/25 11:00am)
When Tucker Nee bought a fake ID for his first semester at UF, he didn’t realize that in two months, he’d be spending a night in the Alachua County Jail. What followed was 11 months of court proceedings and attorney fees, resulting in a mark on his permanent record.
Gators dominate Kennesaw State in season home opener
(02/09/25 6:54pm)
Fresh off the heels of a nail-biting opening day win over Johns Hopkins on Friday, Florida lacrosse hosted Kennesaw State in its season home opener at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. From the opening draw to when the clock hit zero, it was all UF.
From California to Florida: UF students feel the heat of wildfires from afar
(02/07/25 9:08pm)
While the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles County occurred more than 2,400 miles away from Gainesville, their impacts have been felt by students at the University of Florida.
Florida volleyball head coach Mary Wise retires after 34 seasons
(02/07/25 12:31am)
Florida volleyball head coach Mary Wise is retiring after 34 seasons, she announced in a team meeting Thursday evening.
CarFlip WildPie.jpg
(02/06/25 6:24pm)
A car lies on its side after colliding with another car and flipping outside Wild Pie on NW 13th Street on Feb. 6, 2025 in Gainesville, Fla.
Car flips outside Wild Pie
(02/06/25 7:05pm)
Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a car accident in front of Wild Pie on Thursday afternoon, which left one SUV flipped on its side. Wild Pie sits across the street from a Krispy Kreme near UF’s campus.
Miami man and woman arrested in Alachua for drug smuggling, high speed chase
(02/05/25 9:42pm)
A Miami man and woman were arrested in Alachua County on Wednesday for carrying various drugs with the intent to sell after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase at over 100 mph along Interstate-75.
Car collides with FedEx truck following police chase
(02/05/25 12:05am)
This story was updated Feb. 5.
Florida women’s basketball secures much-needed victory against Arkansas
(02/04/25 3:21am)
Florida’s players dragged their feet walking out of the O’Connell Center loading dock on Thursday. They had just scored 86 points, their second-highest total in SEC play, but lost by 13 at home to Vanderbilt. That marked UF’s fourth loss in a row — a streak that spoiled a loosely promising 2-2 start in conference play.
