‘It’s a balancing act’: faculty weigh in on UF’s hurricane response
By Annie Wang | Oct. 14UF faculty have adjusted class schedules and helped the university navigate its hurricane response.
UF faculty have adjusted class schedules and helped the university navigate its hurricane response.
The short-lived reprieve from Hurricane Helene came to a sudden stop when Milton swept through Alachua County. The hurricane ended hopes for a return to normalcy, forcing students and locals into a second scramble before the approaching storm.
For those experiencing homelessness in Alachua County, GRACE Marketplace became a sanctuary offering safety from Hurricane Milton as the winds and rain began to bear down.
It was an intense rivalry matchup between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs, and neither team could seem to put the ball away in the deciding moments of the contest. Florida (4-4-6, 1-3-2 SEC) tied its second match of SEC play against Georgia (6-4-5, 2-2-3 SEC) on senior night at Donald R. Dizney Stadium Sunday.
South Carolina upset Florida volleyball in a stunning match on Sunday, as the Gators were swept in a 3-0 loss on the afternoon.
A Gainesville man was arrested on suspicion of inappropriately touching a minor.
The Florida Gators were mere plays away from coming out of Knoxville with a victory for the ages against No. 8 Tennessee. Instead, UF couldn’t hang on in a 23-17 overtime loss following multiple costly miscues throughout the night.
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The Florida football program has seemingly had Tennessee’s number since the turn of century. However, Saturday’s game between the Gators and the Volunteers offers a different narrative than the numerous times UF has been favored heading into Knoxville.
Florida beat Mississippi State on Friday night in front of an ever-energetic Stephen C. O’Connell Center crowd.
The Florida Gators football team is on the road this week for a matchup against No. 8 Tennessee in Knoxville, where the Volunteers narrowly defeated the Gators 38-33 in their last meeting at Neyland Stadium in 2022. Following its second consecutive victory, the Gators are carrying a bit of momentum into Rocky Top, whereas the Vols will be seeking to bounce back from an unexpected upset loss on the road Saturday to unranked Arkansas.
For over 40 years, the solution to improving education has been clear. It’s not a secret teaching method or an innovative curriculum, but something much simpler: one-on-one tutoring.
Artificial intelligence is helping UF Health doctors detect tumors and prescribe tailored treatments.
Despite an encouraging victory against No. 22 Texas Friday, the Florida soccer team lost its third SEC match this season on the road against No. 23 South Carolina Thursday..
Jon DeCarmine, CEO of GRACE Marketplace, has resigned. He will be replaced by John Thomas beginning next year.
Due to Hurricane Milton the ITA Regional Championships have been rescheduled.
Dr. Riley Jones has dedicated his life to community service, which has taken him overseas and around the world.
Because UF campus is closed for the hurricane Wednesday and Thursday, the second day of elections has been rescheduled to Monday, Oct. 14.
Milton is predicted to make landfall on the west coast of Florida Wednesday evening, the first hurricane to hit Tampa Bay directly in nearly a century. The storm — which has regained its Category 5 distinction after a brief Tuesday morning downgrade — is predicted to be deadly.
Just as the Florida football team seemed to have found its rhythm following its second straight victory, the Gators lost a commitment from an impactful 2025 four-star wide receiver Tuesday.