Adored ape leaves Santa Fe Zoo behind to start new family
By Leona Masangkay | Oct. 7At 7 years old, Holmes — one of Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s white-handed gibbons — is swinging into a new chapter of his life.
At 7 years old, Holmes — one of Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s white-handed gibbons — is swinging into a new chapter of his life.
If you’re feeling too old to trick-or-treat or too uninspired to throw a party, don’t worry. There are other ways to get in the Halloween spirit here in Gainesville.
While UF researchers and VA workers worry what could happen if the shutdown persists, TSA and NASA employees have already begun working without pay.
The English for Families program allows immigrants and their children to practice their language skills, connect with one another and build their home libraries in a safe place.
For college students, cooking delicious meals without breaking the bank can be a struggle — especially when your dorm kitchen has barely functional appliances. But college meals don’t have to be bland, time-consuming or expensive.
One of the nation’s most prominent vaccine experts, Dr. Paul Offit, spoke at a UF event on Wednesday about the importance of immunizations.
Citrus plants are usually defenseless in cold weather, according to UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, and they’re unable to survive extended periods of time below 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
Beginning in October, repeat sexual offenders in Florida will serve a minimum of a decade in jail for their crimes.
Victor Tony Jones is the 13th person executed in Florida this year, which is the most of any U.S. state this year and a record for the state.
From teenage dirtbags to jam bands, every music lover can find an event to enjoy in the city this week. Check out a roundup of some of the concerts and music events happening this week.
Vision Party won the 49 Student Government seats up for election Tuesday night, maintaining its dominant majority in the Student Senate.
There’s a new chief in town for the Santa Fe Police Department, but his name is far from unknown.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained 20 people in Alachua County since Aug. 31, when The Alligator last reported on the issue.
From creators who specialize in vibrant digital art to Native American jewelry, here are three local artists to check out during Hispanic Heritage Month, which lasts through Oct. 15.
Only one Student Government party entered the Fall 2025 election. But UF students still lined up at the Reitz Student Union, Norman Education Library and other campus polling locations to cast their ballots in races that are largely uncontested.
Gov. Ron DeSantis commended UF’s accomplishments and Florida’s success in higher education, earning praise from university and state officials alike, at a Monday morning news conference on campus.
In an email response to The Alligator, Harrison wrote he didn’t expect his words to draw so much backlash.
Amy Trask has experience losing — from custody battles to elections. But the 32-year-old hasn’t given up and continues to rebuild.
CVS Health and Walgreens limited access to the vaccines in Florida because of a lack of guidelines from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Coffee lovers and ice cream fanatics waited to get their caffeine and sugar fixes at the new Kelly’s Ice Cream and Foxtail Coffee Co. shared space after the sweet treat stop opened just off UF’s campus on Wednesday.