A guide to where to work up a sweat in Gainesville
(08/18/25 10:00am)
Adjusting to college can be an emotional experience, but physical activity is commonly cited as an effective strategy in navigating it.
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Sexual health resources on campus, across Gainesville are available for all
(08/14/25 4:00pm)
Sophia Scribani said she grew up with little understanding of sexual health, a taboo topic in her hometown.
UF Health celebrates the opening of the new Florida Recovery Center Tuesday
(07/16/25 3:10pm)
UF Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new Florida Recovery Center Tuesday morning.
Local nonprofit teaches gardening skills to adults with disabilities
(07/18/25 10:15am)
Driving past the animated streets of downtown Gainesville toward the far east side, telephone poles turn into trees. Longleaf pines replace electricity lines. Paved roads ease into dirt roads.
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’: Why we must protect Medicaid now
(07/11/25 10:15am)
In hospitals, “code blue” is a well-known emergency code that describes the critical status of a patient, and one that usually sends doctors running down the hall. The U.S. is now experiencing a “code blue” of its own in the form of President Donald Trump’s domestic “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Illiteracy’s hidden toll on Alachua County families
(07/01/25 10:00am)
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.
Live updates: Board of Governors to vote on whether to confirm Santa J. Ono for president
(06/03/25 4:31pm)
The Board of Governors will meet at the University of Central Florida’s downtown campus in Orlando to vote on Santa J. Ono as the 14th president of the University of Florida.
UF Board of Trustees approves Ono’s presidential nomination
(05/27/25 9:56pm)
After dozens of questions and almost two hours of conversation, the UF Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Tuesday to make Santa J. Ono the university’s 14th president.
An ‘electric’ national championship, seen from the streets of Gainesville
(04/08/25 1:22am)
Florida took home its first national championship in 18 years after a neck-and-neck game between the Houston Cougars on Monday night. The Alamodome supported a boxing ring, much by Houston’s invention, and with a national championship hanging in the balance, top-seeded Florida and Houston traded haymakers.
Live from Gainesville: UF watches Gators men’s basketball in the Final Four
(04/06/25 2:08am)
In San Antonio, Gators men’s basketball is gearing up to take on the Auburn Tigers on Saturday night. But back at home in Gainesville, Florida fans will have their eyes glued to the TV, whether that screen is at a bar, home or on campus.
‘Ladapo’s a charlatan’: Florida surgeon general’s tenure at UF is lackluster, colleagues say
(03/31/25 10:00am)
When Gov. Ron DeSantis hand-picked Joseph Ladapo as Florida’s surgeon general in September 2021, the role came with a second high-profile appointment: a tenured faculty position at UF.
Florida’s fetal personhood bill raises concerns over criminalizing pregnancy
(03/29/25 11:01pm)
If state lawmakers have their way, a simple sip of wine or a single cigarette — taken before a woman even knows she is pregnant — could become a criminal offense.
The club behind Marston’s swimming showstoppers
(03/14/25 10:00am)
Thousands of students walk past the aquarium by Marston Science Library’s third-floor elevators every week. Some worn-out studiers pause to appreciate the creatures’ calming presence before getting to work, but few know the fishes’ stories or who ensures the ecosystem runs swimmingly.
Remembering UF student Nyla Holland
(03/10/25 10:30am)
Nyla Holland did a little bit of everything.
Costs mounting in Florida’s book removal battle
(02/20/25 11:00am)
Florida’s book banning problem is rising — with no end in sight.
UF sees worst flu outbreak in a decade
(02/11/25 12:10pm)
When Aidan Ragan woke up on a Monday morning in late January with a tickle in his throat, he chalked it up to allergies. He felt well enough — until he didn't.
Eight tips a sex educator wants you to know this Valentine’s Day
(02/14/25 11:15am)
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to celebrate love, connection and romance. Whether you’re planning a date night or enjoying some calming alone time, a little preparation can help ensure your holiday goes smoothly.
Sister cities and stronger futures: a partnership to help rebuild Ukraine
(01/16/25 11:15am)
Over the course of 1,000 days, hundreds of thousands of men, women and children have learned to adapt to a new reality — one where classes are held in bomb shelters and the sounds of air sirens are more common than not.
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.
New UF graduate healthcare benefits to go into effect January 2025
(10/30/24 10:00am)
Within two weeks last month, Graduate Assistants United reached an agreement with UF to expand health insurance benefits for graduate, teaching and research assistants.
