Holocaust survivor speaks at UF Chabad
(01/23/26 4:27pm)
Close to 400 people gathered at Chabad UF to listen to a Holocaust survivor speak about endurance and faith Wednesday evening.
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High Springs Community School teacher named 2026 Alachua County Teacher of the Year
(01/23/26 4:10am)
Over 500 people gathered at Alachua County Public School’s 34th annual Teacher of the Year ceremony Thursday night.
‘We can’t forget’: Alachua residents memorialize lynching victims through quilts
(01/23/26 3:38am)
Inside the Matheson History Museum, eight quilts hang on the walls, their patterns subtle but deliberate. The quilts tell the stories of the 47 people lynched across Alachua County, their legacies memorialized by community members reckoning with the county’s history of racial violence.
Search for College of Medicine dean to be led by UF interim president Donald Landry
(01/23/26 3:11am)
Interim Provost Joe Glover announced the search for a permanent dean of the College of Medicine at the UF Faculty Senate meeting Thursday, led by UF Interim President Dr. Donald Landry.
UF students are missing the elections that matter most
(01/23/26 2:56am)
As midterm elections approach, with the state primary Aug. 18 and the general election Nov. 3, UF students are consumed by national debates over immigration, ICE and cultural flashpoints at the federal level. But while attention is fixed on Washington, the elections most directly shaping students' lives are largely overlooked.
Three Gators named to USA Softball Player of the Year Top 50 Watch List
(01/23/26 2:00pm)
As the season approaches and Florida softball looks to return to the Women’s College World Series for the 14th time, three Florida stars were named to the 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award watch list: catcher Joeclyn Erickson, outfielder Taylor Shumaker and pitcher Keegan Rothrock
UF Ukraine Rebuilding Initiative implements new wastewater pump station in Nizhyn
(01/22/26 11:46pm)
Thanks to efforts from a group of UF students, a city in Ukraine now has a more reliable and energy-efficient wastewater pump.
Meet Georgie the cat, the ‘ambassador’ of Hawthorne Trail
(01/22/26 11:22pm)
Like many cats, Georgie has a place to sleep, daily meals and a frequently filled water bowl. The difference between Georgie and other cats: She lives in her own cabin off of the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail.
This rare bird hasn’t been seen in Alachua County since 1999 — until now
(01/22/26 1:58pm)
After he caught word of the lesser nighthawk sighting in Alachua County, Tim Hardin went to see it for himself. It took him three days to finally catch a glimpse of the speckled bird, with its small pointed beak and sharp eyes, against the backdrop of Sweetwater Wetlands Park Dec. 19.
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.
Local organizations partner to bring anti-ICE protests to Gainesville
(01/21/26 3:04pm)
Over 200 protesters lined East University Avenue in front of Bo Diddley Plaza Tuesday evening to rally against the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Community members, bundled in jackets and hats, waved signs reading, “Stop ICE terror now!”
Alachua County School Board denies school closure rumor, addresses ICE unrest
(01/21/26 2:55pm)
The Alachua County School Board dismissed rumors of a school closure and addressed Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies at a meeting Tuesday.
Gators hockey finishes second in 27th annual Savannah Hockey Classic
(01/21/26 1:27am)
Starting Friday and ending Saturday evening, the Florida Ice Hockey Club was looking to take home the cup at the 27th annual Savannah Hockey Classic.
Gainesville community honors Martin Luther King Jr. with 42nd annual parade
(01/21/26 1:14am)
Bundled in coats and scarves, hundreds of people filled Gainesville’s streets on Monday morning to honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with banners and cheers.
Rueben Chinyelu continues dominance in win over LSU
(01/21/26 2:48am)
After winning SEC Player of the Week, Rueben Chinyelu proved why he deserved the accolade on Tuesday while making an early case for this week’s honors.
Florida residents protest new ‘Deportation Depot’ detention center
(01/21/26 1:20am)
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Rebecca Putman's name.
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Graduate nursing degrees aren’t considered ‘professional.’ How are Florida nurses reacting?
(01/20/26 4:08am)
In July 2025, the U.S. Department of Education made a list of graduate programs it considered “professional degrees.” Some nurses were outraged to see nursing programs weren’t on the list.
Krishna Lunch launches online fundraiser for equipment
(01/20/26 4:06am)
From 11 a.m to 1:30 p.m on weekdays, the smell and warmth of Krishna Lunch has become a staple on the Plaza of the Americas. Krishna has become ingrained in UF culture, and recently, the organization sought to step up its game.
