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METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity files lawsuit against Gainesville over single-family zoning

By Aidan Bush | Nov. 30, 2022

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity filed a suit against the city Nov. 28, looking to repeal the ordinance that would allow multi-unit apartment complexes to be built in traditionally single-unit housing neighborhoods. The suit comes just weeks after filings by local residents.

SPECIAL REPORTS

SPECIAL EDITION: Roe in Review

By The Alligator Staff | Nov. 29, 2022

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.

SPORTS | FEATURES

UF athletes, athletic leaders speak on reproductive health in sports

By Isabella Douglas | Nov. 29, 2022

Gators junior forward Jordyn Merritt is just one athlete who understands the ramifications of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 court ruling that guaranteed nationwide abortion access, being overturned. She hasn’t seen anyone in the athletics department actively reach out to teach athletes about reproductive health in sports.

UF assistant coach Lauren Embree talks to Bente Spee and Alicia Dudeney during the Gators' match against the Ospreys on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Anna Carrington

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators women’s tennis legend returns home to help program regain former glory

By Zachary Curtin | Nov. 29, 2022

In June 2019, Florida head coach Roland Thornqvist recruited Lauren Embree to come home as an assistant coach.During her playing career at UF, Embree amassed five All-American titles and earned Southeastern Conference Player of the Year honors three times. She also played an integral role in the Gators winning back-to-back national titles in 2011 and 2012.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Bicyclist dead after hit-and-run collision in downtown Gainesville

By Lily Kino | Nov. 28, 2022

A bicyclist died Monday morning after being hit by a car on Gainesville’s South Main Street. The body was later discovered by a passerby.

A resident draws chalk with a child in front of vendor tables and tents at the Revolution Before Evolution Festival Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

METRO | BUSINESS

Swarthy empowers local Black-owned businesses in its second festival

By Mickenzie Hannon | Nov. 28, 2022

Local businesses and organizations set up tents and tables along the street outside Citizens Field in the second Revolution Before Evolution Festival.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Opinion sections matter

By Stuart Floyd | Nov. 28, 2022

OPINION: Many community news outlets are eliminating their opinion sections. Think this is happening in some far-off, sparsely populated town? Surprise! It’s occurring near you in Gainesville.

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson throws a pass between plays during the Gators game against Florida State Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida pushes Seminoles in shootout loss, ends season with even record

By Joseph Henry | Nov. 28, 2022

Explosive, career-high performances from freshman running back Trevor Etienne and Arizona State transfer wide receiver Ricky Pearsall nearly willed Florida to victory. However, FSU held off a ferocious second-half comeback effort and sent the Gators home with a loss.

Guard Kyle Lofton rises up for a shot against the Florida Atlantic Owls Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Lofton lead the Gators in scoring against West Virginia Sunday night with 17 points.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Castleton, Gators commit flurry of fouls and get blown out by Mountaineers

By Kyle Bumpers | Nov. 28, 2022

Florida men’s basketball struggled in the first half. The Gators constantly fouled the Mountaineers, couldn’t shoot from behind or inside the 3-point line and failed to rebound the ball. A 21-point scoring difference in the second half gave West Virginia a win, and Florida suffered its largest loss of the season.

The Florida volleyball team celebrates a point against the LSU Tigers Sunday Oct. 9, 2022. The Gators clinched a share of the Southeastern Conference title with their win over Ole Miss Saturday. It's the 25th time in program history UF has won the title.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball claims 25th SEC championship with win over Ole Miss

By Ethan Eibe | Nov. 26, 2022

No. 12 Florida clinched a share of the SEC championship Saturday with a five set victory over the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi. It’s the 25th conference championship for the Gators, who have earned each of them under head coach Mary Wise since 1991.

The Florida volleyball team celebrates a point during its game with the LSU Tigers Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball defeats Ole Miss in straight sets

By Brandon Hernandez | Nov. 26, 2022

No. 12 Florida defeated Ole Miss through three sets in Oxford, Mississippi, Friday. Led by junior outside hitter Sofia Victoria’s 13-kill performance, the Gators fired on all cylinders offensively with a .409 hitting percentage — the second time this season Florida’s clip has eclipsed .400.

Florida running back Trevor Etienne — 17 carries for 129 yards and one touchdown — and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall — five receptions for 148 yards and two touchdowns — during the Gators' loss to Florida State Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators, Napier fall in head coach’s first bout with Florida State

By Jackson Castellano | Nov. 26, 2022

Florida fell to Florida State 45-38 Friday in head coach Billy Napier’s first appearance against the Gators’ in-state rival. The game featured 957 total yards of offense in what finished as an absolute barn-burner.

Graduate student guard Kyle Lofton looks to pass against the FAU Owls Monday Nov. 14, 2022.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida cruises past Oregon State in second game of Phil Knight Legacy

By Topher Adams | Nov. 25, 2022

Florida defeated Oregon State 81-68 in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score. The Gators opened the game with a dominant 22-4 run and never looked back, closing out the Beavers and cruising to a comfortable win.

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson before a play during the Florida-Georgia game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida looks to close regular season with rivalry victory over Florida State

By Topher Adams | Nov. 25, 2022

After a frustrating defeat to the Vanderbilt Commodores, UF is looking to close out year one of the Napier regime on a high-note against one of its biggest rivals. The Gators will travel to Tallahassee to face the Florida State Seminoles in a Sunshine State rivalry showdown on Black Friday.

Florida guard Trey Bonham loads up for a shot against Stony Brook Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Bonham lead the Gators in scoring with 23 points against Xavier Thursday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Xavier feasts from deep, topples Gators in Phil Knight Legacy

By Joseph Henry | Nov. 24, 2022

Florida lost to Xavier 90-83 in Portland, Oregon, Thursday. The Musketeers hit 10 3-pointers on 50% shooting from behind the arc to beat the Gators.

Junior forward Jordyn Merritt drives down the court against Bethune-Cookman Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators pull away from Green Bay, win first game of St. Pete Showcase

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 24, 2022

Florida defeated Green Bay Thursday in the St. Pete Showcase. UF senior guard Leilani Correa led the team in scoring with 20 points, with junior Jordyn Merritt right behind with 17 points.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Rethinking student involvement at UF

By Halima Attah | Nov. 24, 2022

OPINION: The only way we can repair the culture of student involvement at UF is to change the way we look at it.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Hawthorne man arrested for threatening police

By Lily Kino | Nov. 22, 2022

Michael Garrett, 69, is being charged with aggravated assault on an officer, according to court records. Garrett was arrested and booked into the Alachua County Jail at 8:51 a.m. Monday. He’s being held on a $25,000 bond.

Florida sophomore Alberte Rimdal lines up for a shot against Bethune-Cookman Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida’s stifling defense sends Furman back to South Carolina

By Kyle Bumpers | Nov. 22, 2022

Florida Gators women’s basketball took on the Furman Paladins in their fourth home game of the season Monday night and came out with a decisive victory. UF still remains undefeated inside the Stephen C. O’Connell center so far this season.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson hands the ball off to running back Trevor Etienne during Florida's win over South Carolina Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Unexpected loss to Vanderbilt puts damper ahead of Florida State

By Topher Adams | Nov. 22, 2022

The Vanderbilt Commodores, fresh off their first Southeastern Conference win since before the COVID-19 pandemic, upset Florida 31-24. The Gators played a sloppy, disjointed game and fell to Clark Lea’s Commodores in one of the most surprising results of the season.