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.
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(01/21/26 7:44pm)
Logan Edge (left) and Marshall Rawson (right) speaking at the Legalize Guns on Campus event hosted by the University of Florida College Republicans at the Swamp Restaurant in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.
Gun rights advocates push to legalize firearms on college campuses
(01/21/26 7:45pm)
The debate over whether guns should be allowed on college campuses took center stage Tuesday night as gun rights advocates and political candidates gathered at The Swamp Restaurant for a panel discussion.
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
(01/20/26 12:22am)
From Oi! punk shows to jazz fusion concerts, this week’s Gainesville music events span all genres. See what’s happening around town starting Jan. 19.
Life behind bars: Meet the Gainesville mixologists serving your drinks
(01/19/26 3:41pm)
Whether it’s consoling a customer's sorrows or fueling a wild night out, bartenders witness Gainesville at its rowdiest —– and help keep the chaos alive.
The Match Point: From The Swamp to New Zealand
(01/14/26 5:46pm)
Hey, Gators.
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
(01/11/26 11:35pm)
From swampy blues bands to a batcave dance punk group, Gainesville is hosting a wide variety of musicians and music events for all types of listeners this week. Check out what’s going on beginning Monday, Jan. 12.
Musicians hope to keep the folk music flame alive ahead of Gainesville festival
(01/09/26 5:17am)
Brian Turk, a 47-year-old bassist, understands how folk music might seem irrelevant today, especially in comparison to its explosion in the ‘50s and ‘60s.
Diving deeper into Florida's 2026 schedule: How will the Gators fare in year one of the Sumrall Era?
(12/12/25 1:00pm)
Florida football's 2026 schedule was officially released Dec. 11, featuring opponents who went a combined 84-60 in regular season action in 2025.
From EP to NYC: It’s been a ‘Sweet’ year for The Nancys
(12/05/25 8:14pm)
Theo Lorenzen saw a scrappy, indie-rock band play a house show in the spring of 2024. His favorite songs in their set were their debut single, “Sweet,” and a cover of “Hey Ya!” by OutKast.
Tyreak Sapp reflects after his final victory in The Swamp
(12/01/25 2:47pm)
Moments after the clock hit zero and before the alma mater was sung, Tyreak Sapp sat in the middle of the Florida Gator head at midfield.
Jadan Baugh's record-setting night powers Gators past Seminoles
(11/30/25 2:34am)
The Gators had little to play for when they suited up Saturday.
Florida vs. Florida State: Live updates
(11/29/25 8:06pm)
The Florida Gators (3-8, 2-6 SEC) host the Florida State Seminoles (5-6, 2-6 ACC) in the 69th meeting for the Florida Cup. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Follow along for live updates.
‘Continue to keep going’: Lagway, Baugh look ahead as dismal 2025 season nears end
(11/24/25 12:00pm)
The 2025 season has been a nightmare for Florida football. After beginning the season ranked No. 15 in the AP Top 25, the Gators are 3-8 and have lost four straight games. However, Saturday might have been the most demoralizing defeat of the season.
Gators embarrassed by Volunteers amid broken season
(11/23/25 4:04am)
Tennessee hadn’t won a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium since 2003. On Saturday, that streak quickly disappeared.
Florida vs. Tennessee: Live updates
(11/22/25 11:22pm)
The Florida Gators (3-7, 2-5 SEC) host the No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers (7-3, 3-3 SEC) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Follow along for live updates.
Injury report: Caleb Banks to return against Tennessee, Vernell Brown questionable
(11/20/25 3:04am)
Redshirt senior defensive lineman Caleb Banks is expected to return and freshman receiver Vernell Brown III is questionable heading into Florida's matchup against No. 20 Tennessee on Saturday.
When am I free to speak my mind?
(11/17/25 3:00pm)
As the crisp fall air finally drops the temperatures in our beloved Swamp, we can mark the normal rites of passage. A Gators Homecoming victory at Florida Field, a full week of holiday before finals and graduation and the promise of cold mornings and warm sunny afternoons. We can count the abnormalities, too. UF appointed a new interim president, Vanderbilt football is the toast of the SEC and creeping into your consideration is when am I free to speak my mind? What?!
RockGNV looks to foster growth within the local music scene
(11/12/25 3:49pm)
Luc NeJame got his first taste of the Gainesville rock scene at “Overload,” a punk show curated by a few UF seniors determined to keep the music community alive.
The Gators’ third quarter tradition is a clue to unifying America
(11/01/25 2:32pm)
One thought kept nagging at me during Florida’s defeat of Mississippi State in the Swamp on Oct. 18: What if?
