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Are Gator men becoming more like their reptilian counterparts?

In a school of over 60,000 students, it seems impossible to find the right person.

Folk artist uses ‘revolutionary’ storytelling to address political divide

While touring the U.S., folk musician Grant Peeples pulled inspiration from the interstates that endlessly stretched in front of him. When he returned to Florida, the roadkill and landfills he often passed encouraged him to pull from what he observed physically and politically.

Health fair provides free medical services to Gainesville community

Lined up outside Parkview Baptist Church, several families sought essential medical services with no cost, no insurance or documents required. 

From Hulk Hogan to the hot seat: Alachua board chair faces state backlash

Florida’s top education official wants Alachua County School Board Chair Sarah Rockwell to face repercussions after a contentious public comment period spiraled out of control July 31. 

Feria de salud brinda servicios médicos gratuitos a la comunidad de Gainesville

Varias familias hicieron fila afuera de la iglesia Parkview Baptist en busca de servicios médicos esenciales sin costo, sin necesidad de seguro ni documentos.

Operation Catnip marks 100,000th sterilization milestone in Gainesville

Operation Catnip has sterilized 100,000 cats since its founding in 1998. 

Florida Gymnastics elevates associate head coach Owen Field to general manager

Florida Gymnastics has elevated associate head coach Owen Field to general manager, the university announced on Tuesday. Field’s promotion to general manager marks the creation of the first gymnastics general manager position in the NCAA.

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Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network with alumni at organizations like the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal? The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers and more for the Fall semester. Applications are due Aug. 6 at 11:59 p.m.

UF Ph.D. student wins international research award

William Santana, a Brazilian international Ph.D. student in sport management, witnessed firsthand the obstacles athletes face when trying to report harassment or abuse. 

Federal cuts force Foster Grandparent Program to close after 60 years

Alexandra Walker has taught in Alachua County for 17 years, including seven working with Grandma D., who became “a second mother” to her. When Grandma D. called her saying they needed to talk, she knew something was wrong.

Five years after John Lewis’ passing, a protest echoes his ‘good trouble’

Emerging from a parking lot piled with cars, people tucked signs protesting President Donald Trump’s administration underneath their armpits. They held them in the air, shouting as cars whizzed by. Some drivers honked their horns in passing, eliciting cheers from the protesters.Around 200 community members gathered in East Gainesville’s Fred Cone Park to participate in a nationwide protest Thursday. Titled “Good Trouble Lives On,” the event was organized by the 50-50-1 movement. The local group held other major demonstrations, such as June 14’s “No Kings Day” protest.

UF’s commitment to ‘institutional neutrality’ will be its downfall

I distinctly remember opening my acceptance letter from the University of Florida in February 2023 and feeling proud. I achieved my goal of getting into the most prestigious school in the state, and I planned on attending a university that prided itself on its academics and diversity. 

The Language Exchange Party Bonanza: A party to practice languages and make friends

On July 3, around 15 people gathered at The Boxcar Wine & Beer Garden to practice languages, laugh at common mistakes and celebrate different cultures during the Language Exchange Party Bonanza, a free and open meetup for anyone, regardless of language or fluency level.

Books-for-Prisoners project bridges volunteers and prisoners

Jojo Sacks scanned brightly colored book spines inside a makeshift library, searching for what books best fulfilled an order. 

The price of prestige: UF’s low-income students work to stay afloat during the summer

Mallory Lewis clocks in, clocks out and clocks back in again. Her summer is a cycle of work, interning with little room for rest, all just to stay afloat.

Germain’s chicken sandwiches: Feathered food served gourmet

You might not know this, but Germain’s is both a place and a person, hence the possessive apostrophe. The restaurant is run by Rodney Germain and his nephew Shelton Seraphin, who both said their goal for the Gainesville restaurant is to serve the community while reflecting it. I can’t think of a better way to describe what’s going on here.

El costo escondido del analfabetismo en las familias del condado de Alachua

Casi uno de cada cinco adultos en el condado de Alachua no pueden leer suficientemente bien para navegar la vida diaria – parte de una ola creciente de analfabetismo que ha surgido silenciosamente en el país en los últimos años.

Illiteracy’s hidden toll on Alachua County families

Nearly one in five adults in Alachua County can’t read well enough to navigate daily life – part of a rising tide of illiteracy that has quietly surged across the country in recent years.

Alachua County residents raise their concerns about budget bill

Over 75 people gathered Thursday night in a church-turned-town hall to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget bill passed by the U.S. House May 22. Endorsed by President Donald Trump, the bill faces a Senate deadline of July 4.The event, held in the Upper Room Ministries of Greater Gainesville, was hosted by grassroots nonpartisan group Talk About It America. It aimed to help residents understand how the legislation may impact their day-to-day lives. 

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