Peterson, King set high expectations for Gators pitching staff
(02/02/26 5:02pm)
With preseason scrimmages underway, the Florida Gators inch closer to the opening weekend of the 2026 college baseball season.
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Newberry Community School to open in August despite legal disputes
(02/02/26 2:39pm)
Despite pushback from Alachua County Public Schools, Newberry Elementary School is transitioning into a charter school.
Gainesville beanbag store transforms into pop-up comedy venue
(02/02/26 2:28pm)
Behind rows of oversized loungers and foam-filled furniture, a curtain opens into a small performance space lit by lanterns and multicolored string lights. A cello, potted plants and a spotlighted wooden stool sit on stage. In front, a “VIP” section is marked not by velvet ropes but by a cluster of oversized beanbag chairs.
‘Shaine in Spain’: One week in and still finding my footing
(02/02/26 2:21pm)
My first week in Madrid has honestly been one of the longest, most overwhelming weeks of my life.
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
(02/02/26 3:04am)
The first full week of February welcomes a host of musicians, from a Taiwanese ukulelist to a Canadian alternative pop singer. Check out all the music happenings this week starting Feb. 2.
UF Health patients left confused, frustrated after gender-affirming care ban
(02/02/26 5:39am)
When Daniel Hogan learned the UF Student Health Care Center would soon stop providing his hormone replacement therapy, he was “shocked, but not surprised.”
Florida softball sets sights on World Series return ahead of 2026 season
(02/02/26 4:38pm)
Coming off its second-straight Women’s College World Series appearance, Florida softball will look to avenge last year’s early exit in Oklahoma City. The Gators debuted at No. 10 on Softball America's preseason top-25 rankings. Head coach Tim Walton enters his 20th season with a significantly smaller roster at 18 players, the smallest in the SEC.
What the internet doesn’t forget: UF student, experts on nonconsensual image sharing
(02/02/26 5:02am)
A single click can turn a private moment into permanent public exposure.
Grading the 2025 rookie Gators’ NFL performances
(02/02/26 4:37pm)
The National Football League season is coming to a close, and UF was well represented in 2025. Seven former Gators hit the gridiron for six respective teams.
Florida law schools soon won’t need the American Bar Association for accreditation
(02/02/26 1:09am)
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Jan. 15 Florida law schools no longer need to be accredited by the American Bar Association beginning Oct. 1 of this year.
Gators men’s tennis drops second straight match, falls to Central Florida
(02/01/26 8:46pm)
Coming off a down-to-the-wire loss on Friday against Florida State (6-3) and with revenge on their mind after last season’s second-round exit in the NCAA Division I Men’s Tennis Championship at the hands of No. 15 Central Florida, the Gators looked to get even.
Florida drops a 15-point lead in loss to Vanderbilt
(02/01/26 11:56pm)
The Gators circled a wounded No. 5 Vanderbilt team and moved in at the right time. The Commodores limped back home from back-to-back defeats with barely 48 hours to regroup, and Florida wasted no time sinking its teeth in.
La serie de cine cubano de UF presenta “Walking the Cuban Tightrope”
(02/01/26 6:58pm)
Estudiantes, profesores y miembros de la comunidad se reunieron el miércoles por la noche en la biblioteca Smathers para ver la película “Walking the Cuban Tightrope”, la cual conecta los ideales nacionales de Cuba con las realidades de la vida en la isla.
Florida’s frontcourt powers 23-point win over No. 23 Alabama
(02/01/26 8:54pm)
While much of the talk heading into Sunday’s game focused on Alabama’s frontcourt, specifically former G League player Charles Bediako being cleared to return to college basketball, it was Florida’s big men who came away with the last laugh.
Gators distance runners shine in Arkansas Invitational
(02/01/26 1:59am)
The Gators opened their 2026 indoor track road slate in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where Florida’s distance runners turned in a standout weekend.
‘Come on out and have a beer!’: Inaugural Gainesville beer mile ran for important cause
(01/31/26 11:45pm)
“Come on out and have a beer!” Cypress & Grove Brewery owner Patrick Burger said.
Florida v. Alabama: How the Gators can win their fifth straight against the Crimson Tide
(01/31/26 11:25pm)
National television comes to Gainesville for a ranked Southeastern Conference showdown with plenty of buildup heading into it.
‘Evelyn Goes Gator’: Culture shock comes quickly in Gainesville
(01/31/26 10:39pm)
It’s only my second week in Gainesville, and already, everyday experiences are highlighting just how different life here is from home.
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.
Residentes de Gainesville abandonan sus trabajos y estudios para una protesta contra el ICE en solidaridad con Minnesota
(01/31/26 7:17pm)
Alrededor de 300 personas se congregaron en la calle 13ª y University Avenue a las 3 p.m. del viernes por la tarde, abandonando sus trabajos y estudios como parte de una jornada de acción nacional para protestar contra el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos.
