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New York Times wages unfair culture war on transgender community

As members of Gen Z, many of us were disappointed when one of the imagineers of our childhoods, J.K. Rowling, made transphobic comments. 

UF Jewish community drowns out antisemitic streamers

Chabad UF Rabbi Berl Goldman stood silently and stared intensely at the small group of right-wing antisemites in front of him at the Plaza of the Americas Thursday. 

Bomb squad calls false alarm after UF Turlington Hall evacuation

A false alarm stirred chaos on UF campus Thursday as the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office’s Bomb Squad was called to assist the University Police Department to investigate what was called a “suspicious package.”

DeSantis meddles in university politics — again

It’s hard to not to see UF these days as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political playground. 

Newspapers failed Rosewood 100 years ago. Here’s how it’s different today

To understand the Rosewood massacre, first we must remember its impact. 

The Alligator Sports 2022 year in review

Before 2022 ends, don't miss out on our best Sports coverage of the year. We thank our readers for trusting us to write stories that matter to our sports fans and the local community.

The Florida Avenue 2022 year in review

Before 2022 ends, dive into our most powerful, heartfelt and colorful coverage of the year. We thank our readers and local community for trusting us in amplifying the cultural scene in Gainesville and beyond.

The Independent Florida Alligator 2022 year in review

As the year 2022 comes to an end, here's a roundup of some of our most impactful news stories. We thank our readers and local community for trusting us to tell stories that matter and influence the course of history.

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Mayor-elect Harvey Ward was the only Florida mayor to attend White House trainings Friday, Dec. 18.

SPECIAL EDITION: Roe in Review

The Alligator completed its special edition on the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The project discusses the Supreme Court decision's impact on UF, Gainesville and Florida.

Interested in joining The Alligator? Spring 2023 applications are now live

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, social media strategists and more for the Spring semester. 

Alachua County Commission round-up: Alford wins District 1, Wheeler wins District 2 and Cornell wins District 4

Candidates Mary Alford, Marihelen Wheeler and Ken Cornell won the District 1, District 2 and DIstrict 4 County Commission races, respectively.

Voters cast Election Day votes for local, statewide candidates

Florida’s local and statewide races brought Gainesville voters to the polls in full force this Election Day.

Emerson Hall protest draws small turnout ahead of Sasse vote

Sen. Ben Sasse's first official appearance on UF campus Oct. 10 was cut short when more than 300 protesters moved up Emerson Hall’s spiral staircase and flooded the President’s Ballroom, drowning out the senator’s responses. Just over three weeks later, organized outrage has yet to match this impact. 

DISPATCHES: Updates on UF's Sen. Ben Sasse interview, protest

Live dispatch updates:

‘He won’t live a day in peace’: UF presidential finalist Ben Sasse cut off by protesters flooding Q&A

Sen. Ben Sasse’s first impression of UF’s student body began with a Q&A forum and ended with the chants and jeers of hundreds of protestors outside of the President’s Ballroom.

‘Turning of the tide’: Change Party wins big in Student Government Fall election

Change Party beat out Gator Party Monday night, gaining a majority of the 50 Senate seats up for grabs in the Fall 2022 Student Government election — a victory that could signal a shift in the UF electorate for semesters to come.

Thousands of UF students vote in Fall Student Government election despite Hurricane Ian delay

Despite the looming threat of a hurricane, polls for Student Government elections opened Tuesday morning for students to vote in their next round of area senators.

Hurricane Ian FAQ: How to prepare, stay safe on UF campus

UF will be closed from Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Friday, Sept. 30 ahead of Hurricane Ian’s landfall. UF has advised only essential personnel should report to work in that timeframe.