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Yarin Levin answers the crowds questions after sharing his story about the Nova Festival at the Chabad UF Jewish Student & Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.

METRO

Nova Festival survivor shares story with Gainesville Jewish community

By Ella Thompson | Nov. 29, 2023

Yarin Levin, a 24-year-old former Israeli Defense Force officer, was standing outside the entrance of the Nova Festival in southern Israel on Oct. 7 when Hamas started dropping missiles around 6:20 a.m. He had stayed up all night chatting and drinking with other festival goers, thanking his friends for inviting him and wasn’t alarmed by the missiles as a former combat soldier.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Max Brown runs the ball in the Gators' 24-15 loss to the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida quarterback Max Brown to enter the transfer portal

By Topher Adams | Nov. 29, 2023

Florida redshirt freshman quarterback Max Brown is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Felix Wilson, the vice president, of Trane’s Southwest and West U.S., presents UF the Trane Energy Efficient Leader Award to Curtis Reynolds, UF’s vice president for business affairs; Eddie Daniels, the assistant vice president for business services; and David Kratzer, a former UF vice president for Student Affairs. The award recognizes the efficient and sustainable approach to the renovation of the Reitz Union.

NEWS | CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

Top UF official departs for private Christian university

By Garrett Shanley | Nov. 29, 2023

Curtis Reynolds, UF’s vice president of business affairs, announced his resignation in a news release Wednesday morning. His departure comes after a series of shakeups in top level leadership at the university since President Ben Sasse took office in February.

UF head coach Billy Napier and the Gators prepare to enter Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Florida's 24-15 loss to the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Billy Napier faces turning point following underwhelming second season

By Topher Adams | Nov. 29, 2023

Florida finished its season 5-7. The Gators have now finished with a losing season for three straight years, something that hasn’t happened since 1945-1947. The disappointing season is an early inflection point for Napier.

SPECIAL REPORTS

SPECIAL EDITION: Mind over Stigma

By STAFF | Nov. 27, 2023

This special edition focuses on the resilient individuals who embody the statistics of mental health, aiming to shatter the stigma surrounding these conversations.

Florida Gators alternate white football helmet.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida parts ways with secondary coach Corey Raymond, defensive line coach Sean Spencer

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 27, 2023

The Florida Gators parted ways with secondary coach Corey Raymond and defensive line coach Sean Spencer Monday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Jewish student center vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti

By Garrett Shanley | Nov. 27, 2023

The Chabad UF Jewish Student Center was vandalized early Friday morning with “anti-Semitic graffiti and hateful slurs,” according to a Chabad UF press release.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Lake City man arrested after shooting at ex-girlfriend's car

By Jordan Ramos | Nov. 27, 2023

A Lake City man was arrested Sunday after shooting at his ex-girlfriend's car several times, with an additional person in the car, while in his own vehicle.

The Gator Collective, pioneered by former Florida pitcher Eddie Rojas, has grown into a prominent NIL force in Gainesville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gainesville game day banner causes controversy

By Austin Stirling | Nov. 27, 2023

One banner in particular created more anger among fans than the rest. The banner depicted a cartoonish character hung up, as it is typically drawn in the popular game known as “Hangman.” Travis’ number 13 was drawn on the cartoon figure, and the leg was drawn to appear broken.

The Gators' defense sacks FSU quarterback Tate Rodemaker in the endzone for a safety in Florida's 24-15 loss to the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida fails to spoil Seminoles’ perfect season in loss

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 25, 2023

The Florida Gators (5-7, 3-5 SEC) fell to the No. 5 Florida State Seminoles (12-0, 8-0 ACC) in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Saturday night. The Gators’ 5-7 finish marks UF’s third consecutive losing season for the first time since 1945-1947.

Florida quarterback Max Brown warms up ahead of the Gators matchup with the No. 5 Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida vs. No. 5 Florida State: Live Updates

By Topher Adams | Nov. 25, 2023

The Florida Gators (5-6, 3-5 SEC) will host the undefeated, No. 5 Florida State Seminoles (11-0, 8-0 ACC) Saturday at 7 p.m. Follow along below for live updates throughout the game.

Senior libero Elli McKissock dives to set the ball in the Gators' 3-0 loss to the Auburn Tigers on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators conclude regular season with three-set loss

By Krisha Sanghavi | Nov. 25, 2023

The No. 20 Florida Gators (18-9, 10-8 SEC) fell to the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats (19-7,17-1 SEC) in Lexington, Kentucky, Saturday afternoon. The loss marks the end of the Gators’ regular season.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Max Brown warms up before the Gators' 52-35 loss to the LSU Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida gets final shot at bowl eligibility against undefeated Seminoles

By Topher Adams | Nov. 25, 2023

The Florida Gators (5-6, 3-5 SEC) will face the No. 5 Florida State Seminoles (11-0, 8-0 ACC) Saturday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. UF will look to secure a sixth-straight bowl berth while spoiling FSU’s perfect regular season.

Sophomore guard Riley Kugel attempts a jumper in the Gators' 89-68 win against the Florida State Seminoles on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida falls short against Baylor in high-scoring duel

By Topher Adams | Nov. 24, 2023

The Florida Gators (4-2) fell to the No. 13 Baylor Bears (6-0) 95-91 in the championship of the NIT Season Tip-Off at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Junior guard Walter Clayton Jr. attempts a jumper in the Gators' 89-68 win against the Florida State Seminoles on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida hands Pittsburgh first loss of the year behind Clayton season-high game

By Brandon Hernandez | Nov. 23, 2023

The Florida Gators (4-1) defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers (4-1) 86-71 in UF’s first game of the NIT Season Tip-off at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Wednesday. Despite a rough start, UF held Pitt to 35% shooting from the floor and led for nearly 19 minutes in the contest.

Florida sets up its defense in the Gators’ 3-2 win against the Georgia Bulldogs on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 20 Gators squash South Carolina in four-set victory

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | Nov. 22, 2023

The No. 20 Florida Gators (18-8, 10-7 SEC) beat the South Carolina Gamecocks (10-16, 4-13 SEC) 3-1 Wednesday afternoon in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Freshman outside hitter Kennedy Martin set a new program record for kills by a freshman with 441 in the win.

Florida guard Laila Reynolds attempts a layup in the Gators' 92-54 win against the Florida A&M Rattlers on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators escape on Matharu buzzer beater

By Topher Adams | Nov. 22, 2023

The Florida Gators (5-1) escaped the Columbia Lions (2-4) 83-81 Wednesday afternoon in the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship.

Redshirt junior Parker Valby runs during the NCAA South Regional on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Parker Valby becomes a national champion; Gators’ women’s cross country place fifth at nationals

By Isabella Morales | Nov. 21, 2023

Valby’s individual title is now the first ever for Florida’s cross-country program on either the women’s and the men’s side.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Is the CWC effective? Thoughts from a UF student

By Cayman Forbes | Nov. 20, 2023

This is not to say the Counseling and Wellness Center does not do amazing work, they do. But I never felt like anyone was concerned for me; I was just another patient that had to be fit in the schedule somewhere.

OPINION | COLUMNS

An ‘upmound’ battle: Land acknowledgements at UF

By Cassie Urbenz | Nov. 20, 2023

Fighting for land acknowledgments at UF has been a battle up a much steeper, larger mound than the one in Safety Harbor.

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