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What once was: Florida fans reflect on last season’s national championship run
(04/04/26 12:00pm)
Thousands sprinted from the O’Connell Center to West University Avenue. The entire, blocked-off street filled with a pandemonium of Gators fans, creating a sea of orange and blue.
‘That’s my guy’: Philo and Stockton find each other again at Florida
(04/01/26 12:47am)
Chemistry is crucial on the football field, and the connection between a quarterback and his receivers is arguably the most important. But very few quarterback-receiver duos are as close as the one that’s made its way to Florida for the 2026 season.
Remembering ‘Uncle Ed’: Former Alligator general manager Ed Barber dies at 86
(03/31/26 1:58pm)
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect Barber’s funeral arrangements.
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
(03/09/26 1:52pm)
Less Than Jake's annual Wake & Bake weekend and the Gainesville Guitar Festival are among this week's music events. See what shows are happening the week of March 9.
Gator Service Dogs hosts first puppy yoga event under new club name
(03/09/26 3:48am)
“Downward dog” was taken very literally Saturday morning.
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(03/07/26 9:13pm)
Attendees of puppy yoga hosted by Gator Service dogs pet Dmitiri, a golden retriever companion dog, at Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Gators gone viral: A day in the life of 3 UF influencers
(03/05/26 2:43pm)
A late-night TikTok scroll could lead to UF students encountering familiar faces and places.
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
(03/02/26 3:31pm)
The first week of March holds an anti-ICE festival, a battle of the bands and everything in between. Here's what music events are going on in Gainesville the week of March 2.
‘The Match Point’: Who do you play for?
(03/02/26 2:22am)
A year ago, a coach asked me, “What do you play tennis for?”
Brooke Black continues family tennis legacy, creates identity at Florida
(03/02/26 3:00pm)
Tennis runs in Brooke Black’s blood. With a generational legacy in the sport, the Gator is stepping into her own place in her family history.
What’s the story behind the Gators’ third-quarter Tom Petty tribute?
(02/25/26 7:34pm)
Whether or not you’re a die-hard Tom Petty fan, you may know his song “I Won't Back Down.” Most famously sung under The Swamp’s stadium lights at the end of a football game’s third quarter, it’s also spread to other Gator events, sometimes playing in sports from basketball to gymnastics.
‘The Match Point’: Your favorite Gator athletes are taking creatine. Is it worth the hype?
(02/21/26 1:42am)
Before they even step onto the practice court, Gators men’s basketball players are already taking shots. But not free throws or 3-pointers. This is a different kind of shot — one that comes in a plastic scoop and has a single, staple ingredient: creatine.
Gainesville’s new one-way streets draw mixed reactions from commuters
(02/17/26 2:50am)
The city of Gainesville converted several streets near UF’s main campus into one-way pairs in January.
‘Florida Man’ Brandon Harris and UF cornerbacks ready to make a statement
(02/17/26 12:14am)
Brandon Harris’ life has been defined by two things: football and family.
Albert and Alberta: Best friends or dating?
(02/14/26 12:01am)
Alberta and Albert, UF’s two alligator mascots, can be spotted at most Gator sporting events dancing around in large fluffy suits, creating school spirit and representing their school together.
Gators football coaches united by winning culture
(02/04/26 7:47pm)
T-minus 213 days. Gators football has just over 30 weeks until it is set to face Florida Atlantic University at the Swamp to kick off the 2026 regular season. Until then, Florida’s coaching staff will hone in on the winning culture of the program.
Gainesville LEGO fans beat the sunrise to line up for Bricks & Minifigs opening
(01/31/26 10:39pm)
Lines formed across from Newberry Square at 6 a.m. Saturday as LEGO fans gathered in sub-50 degree weather to watch the doors open to a new location of Bricks & Minifigs.
How to cope after watching ‘Heated Rivalry’: A Gainesvillager’s guide
(01/26/26 10:36pm)
The electric TV show “Heated Rivalry” has altered pop culture in the two months since its release. The Crave Original series has taken fans from 2008 to 2018 in six episodes. From room 1221 to Russia and, ultimately, to the cottage, the hockey rivals found love.
UF student band Alcove takes a step off the beaten path with new name
(01/24/26 5:39pm)
The meaning of the word “alcove” is open to interpretation.
