Black restaurant owners dish out their stories
(02/18/25 12:00pm)
Black restaurant owners in Alachua County are serving up more than just delicious meals — they're sharing stories of resilience, passion and drive.
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The Pride Center Library reopens to promote frequently challenged LGBTQ+ books
(02/16/25 9:08pm)
This story was corrected Feb. 18 to reflect the Pride Center Library has volunteers, not employees, and all books are donated rather than sold.
Coppola 1
(02/16/25 8:28pm)
Pierce Coppola throws out a pitch in Florida's win against Air Force on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
Coppola 2
(02/16/25 8:28pm)
Pierce Coppola on the mound in Florida's win against Air Force on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
No. 3 Florida trounces South Carolina behind Haugh’s and Aberdeen’s big nights
(02/16/25 5:17am)
With a flurry of white jersey-clad Rowdy Reptiles behind him, Denzel Aberdeen shoots confidently. He’s waited for these moments his whole life, but surely for two years on UF's bench. With Florida leading 37-33 coming out of the half, it’s his time in the spotlight.
Gators power through final non-conference opponent North Florida
(02/15/25 9:19pm)
“GO GATORS!” echoed through the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex like a battle cry, setting the stage for an exhilarating showdown. The crowd leaned in, on the edge of their seats with anticipation building by the minute as they watched the ball volley back and forth. But in the end, it wasn’t even close. Florida dominated UNF, routing it 6-1.
Five sweet deals to secure this Valentine’s season
(02/15/25 7:51pm)
As people get into the spirit of love during the month of February, flowers are selling out and chocolates are leaving the shelves. For those who have an appetite for a sweet deal, assorted candy boxes may not be enough. Here’s five food options for the valentine who’s looking for something special.
Wong, Blakely reach perfection, set program record in No. 3 Florida gymnastics win against No. 13 Auburn
(02/15/25 4:36am)
Senior Leanne Wong pranced across the beam, spinning and flipping with no signs of the balance issues that haunted the Gators in their previous two meets against Utah, West Virginia University and Arkansas.
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.
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.
