What a Trump presidency could mean for your pocketbook
(11/15/24 11:05am)
Theo Jaffee said he believes Donald Trump and Elon Musk will reinvigorate the economy and “let the markets cook.”
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The emperor is back
(11/12/24 10:05am)
In 1815, Napoleon escaped exile on Elba and landed in France to reclaim his empire. Marching through France and drawing thousands to his side, support swelled, and King Louis XVIII fled in fear. Within weeks, he entered Paris as emperor once more, setting the stage for his final stand at Waterloo. As President Trump wins this election, we welcome back our emperor to America and we enter our golden age.
Here’s what to know about Alachua County general election results
(11/06/24 11:00am)
Alachua County’s general election ended on Nov. 5 with nearly 140,000 votes cast. This election season, voters had the chance to cast ballots for the presidential election as well as seven local and state races.
Incumbent Chuck Brannan wins Florida House District 10 seat
(11/06/24 3:09am)
Republican incumbent Chuck Brannan won Florida House District 10 seat for the fourth election in a row over newcomer candidate Bobby Brady. He earned 74% of the vote.
Amendment 3 and 4 failed. What now?
(11/06/24 1:50am)
Both Amendment 3 and 4 failed with only 55.7% and 57% in favor, respectively. Both amendments needed 60% public approval to pass.
LIVE UPDATES: Alachua County voters head to the polls
(11/05/24 6:42pm)
As of Tuesday at 7 p.m., over 30,679 Alachua County residents have voted on Election Day. Overall, the county has seen about 84% voter turnout with early voting and mail-in ballots included, or 137,739 ballots cast, according to the county’s turnout tracker.
Voter apathy remains high among Alachua County unhoused population
(11/04/24 11:05am)
Unhoused individuals often struggle with the hardships and stigma associated with homelessness, but stereotypes and unhoused status don’t mean they can’t exercise the right to vote. Yet many of them are still choosing not to.
Is there a political divide among Gainesville’s men and women?
(11/05/24 11:00am)
Twenty-year-old Allison Wilcox said she has a dirty secret. While she’s never worn a MAGA hat or waved a Trump flag, she’d love to see the former president return to the White House.
The “Election Police”: Another Republican shenanigan bullying minorities and women of the “free” state of Florida
(11/05/24 10:00am)
In 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis made national headlines when he created the Office of Election Crimes and Security, a so-called “election police” force designed to investigate and prosecute alleged voter fraud. The timing was no coincidence. As DeSantis cemented his political ambitions and positioned himself for a presidential run, he needed to appeal to a specific base. In creating this office, DeSantis wasn't protecting democracy — he was pandering to conspiracy theorists and sowing doubt in the electoral process, all while laying the groundwork for voter intimidation and going after petitions and amendments to please his voters. And now, in 2024, we are seeing the full, dangerous impact of this move.
The DeSantis death cult of climate change denial
(10/31/24 10:00am)
The back-to-back hurricanes of Helene and Milton devastated Florida and seem poised to surpass $50 billion in damages each, a threshold that differentiates “truly historic events.” In the wake of these no-longer-natural-disasters, Gov. Ron DeSantis dug in his cowboy boot heels when asked about climate change: “I don’t subscribe to your religion.” As the audience applauded his rambunctious response, climate change denial bared its ugly face for what it is: a death cult.
Florida Senate 2024 Voter Guide
(10/29/24 9:39pm)
There is one Florida Senate seat up for election on the Alachua County ballot: District 9.
Florida House of Representatives 2024 Voter Guide
(10/29/24 9:39pm)
Florida House District 10 encompasses all of Union, Bradford, Columbia and Baker counties. It also includes the northern half of Alachua County, with a small portion of the northernmost neighborhoods outside of Gainesville enveloped as well.
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections 2024 Voter Guide
(10/29/24 9:39pm)
The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections is responsible for setting up polling locations, educating voters, maintaining voter registration and verifying election results.
Alachua County Sheriff 2024 Voter Guide
(10/29/24 9:39pm)
There are three people up for Alachua County Sheriff this year: a Democrat, a Republican and a nonpartisan candidate.
How does UF’s Student Government compare to other universities?
(11/01/24 9:55am)
Across Florida, universities share the existence of student government. Though most share a structure that mirrors the United States government, not all student governments look the same structurally or culturally.
The forgotten class
(10/28/24 9:10am)
There is a forgotten voter in this election, and it’s the most important for the future of the country and each party: white, Christian young men. While many predicted Gen Z to be one of the most liberal generations in the country's history, they were only half right. Gen Z women voters have followed this prediction, but the men have started a change in the culture.
A voter guide to the six state amendments this election
(10/21/24 12:53pm)
Early voting in Alachua County started on Oct. 21 for the 2024 presidential election. From dynamic candidates at the top of the ticket down to local sheriff races, this year’s election will have far-reaching impacts across Florida.
Cherishing and exercising the right to vote
(10/23/24 9:55am)
Beginning next week, many UF students will – for the first time in their lives – have the chance to exercise a singular civic privilege: voting in a presidential election. They will not only be casting a vote for president, but also for the many other federal, state and local candidates and propositions on the ballot.
UF Student Government brings back Food for Fines program. Here’s how it works.
(10/18/24 9:55am)
A new Student Government program will provide students the opportunity to pay off their parking citations using food donations.
A Call for Accountability: Rethinking Student Government at UF
(10/15/24 10:49pm)
Hello, my name is Austin Britton. I am a third-year graduate student in geography at UF. I am focused on climate science and equity for my research, with a background in meteorology and data science.
