The new law prompts some worry from the UF community about the future of Native American history at the university, while others believe their efforts to preserve the history will last.
On April 28, the Florida Senate passed House Bill 1157, a bill that protects the rights of hunters and fishers by adding an amendment to the Florida Constitution. The proposed amendment will be added to the November 2024 state ballot. If Florida voters pass the bill, it will be added to the Florida Constitution.
Florida’s abundant history of instruction on Latin American and Indigenous culture may face censorship, potentially undermining the historical importance of the subjects.
Educators worry about the classrooms of future students after the Florida Board of Education issued a new set of standards for African American history instruction in public schools.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1521 into law in May, and it became effective July 1. The bill, also known as the Safety in Private Spaces Act, introduces penalties for people using a public restroom or changing facility not aligned with their sex assigned at birth.
Some UF Student Government members have made it a point to submit legislation in solidarity with students who may be affected by the new Florida laws.
A shooting Sunday morning killed two people and left several others injured near 900 West University Ave.
Members from the Gator Party and the Change Party addressed the July 18 Big Five budget reading and the recent Rules and Ethics Committee removal of a Student Government Senator at the July 25 SG Senate meeting.
Florida head coach Tim Walton announced the addition of former Gators softball outfielder Francesca Enea as the team’s newest assistant coach Monday afternoon.
Florida head coach Tim Walton announced the addition of former Gators softball outfielder Francesca Enea as the team’s newest assistant coach Monday afternoon.
After losing his roster spot at Florida and playing two seasons at Santa Fe College, Gators junior outfielder Tyler Shelnut established himself in a brand-new position at UF.
With a year on the field under his belt and a full offseason to evaluate, Napier took the podium at 2023 SEC Media Days with a new focus: his team, his expectations and his culture.
The Barbie Blowout Party took place at the Regal Celebration Pointe 10 & RPX theater July 19. The Gainesville theater was one of the select theaters to host a celebration for the early screening. Staff set up the display weeks prior for guests to take photos commemorating Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.”
UFORA residents are unsure when they can move in as the school year creeps up.
With more than 6,800 students registered at the UF Disability Resource Center, accessibility is a priority among the university community — though some students feel UF has plenty to improve.
The Florida Board of Education issued a new set of standards for African American history instruction in Florida public schools, evoking controversy about how students should be learning about American history.
The sold-out crowd of more than 200 people laughed, cried and cheered during the opening night of “Kinky Boots” on Friday. The eclectic production will be running until Aug. 13 at the Gainesville Community Playhouse.
Gainesville City Commission approved the construction of a Tesla car center and a dance cultural center by unanimous decision.
Flying “The Florida Gator” — a blue plane with bright orange trim, and a large alligator mouth with orange lips — Durst approached the French coast at 24,000 feet as the third plane in the formation with nothing but speed and a camera.
The High Springs community lined up for public comment at the City Commission meeting July 13. The item on the docket is the latest local love story: the bond between High Springs and the Priest Theatre. The theater closed down during the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained closed ever since, losing its structural integrity with each passing day. But its community refuses to let it die.
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