The Board of Governors rejected the sole finalist of the University of Florida presidential search, Santa J. Ono, in a 10-6 vote, a first in Florida public university history. Here's what happened.
The Florida Board of Governors rejected Santa Ono as UF’s next president in a 10-6 vote.
The Florida Board of Governors will decide whether sole finalist Santa J. Ono will become UF's 14th president.
Alachua County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 30 to officially open Fire Station 21 near Santa Fe High School and Interstate 75 in Alachua.
Amid a tariff war between the U.S. and China, UF international students who traveled overseas in pursuit of education find themselves stuck in the middle.
Santa Ono was approved by the University of Florida Board of Trustees as UF’s current president-elect on May 27. The next step in the process is his approval by the Florida Board of Governors.
Gainesville art enthusiasts gathered at the Harn Museum of Art Saturday afternoon to create, dance, eat and connect during its free “Silver Linings” Community Day, an exhibition dedicated to showcasing Black artists.
Gainesville residents gathered at the Memorial Garden in Squirrel Ridge Park to honor victims of gun violence. The vigil provided a moment of collective reflection, community support and a tribute to survivors and their affected families.
Around 70 people attended a public workshop hosted by the City of Gainesville Thursday for the Citizens Field Revitalization project. The project includes proposed renovations to the MLK Multipurpose Center and Citizens Field.
At the University of Florida, students juggle coursework, clubs, internships and research. But every Thursday in the Plaza of the Americas, the Gator Juggling Club offers the chance to juggle even more: rings, clubs, balls and scarves.
Laughter and music filled the Hippodrome Theatre on opening night as the upbeat summer musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes” launched the 2025-26 season on Wednesday, blending small-town charm with country tunes and heartwarming humor.
The City of Gainesville selected Joseph “Shawn” Hillhouse as its next fire chief after a nationwide search. He will officially assume the role June 9.
The Florida Board of Governors will vote Tuesday whether to confirm Santa J. Ono as UF’s 14th president. If confirmed, Ono is poised to begin a five-year contract at UF with a base annual salary of $1.5 million per year.
To help incoming freshmen and current undergraduates figure it all out, five recently graduated students shared some advice for the next generation of UF students.
A Gainesville man and registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday on charges of drug possession and sale near a preschool.
After she decided no one was going to invite her to be in a rock ‘n’ roll band, Shuri Pass formed Gainesville-based Crooked Counsel 31 years ago, covering familiar classic rock hits on stage.
North Central Florida is a hub of art and creativity, manifesting through its vast collection of antique stores. With so many to choose from, here are a few options to get you started on your antiquing journey.
Since 2021, UF saw a notable rise in first-time student enrollment numbers. However, there is one group whose numbers continue to stay low: transfer students.
From pickleball’s growing popularity to post-Nationals basketball hype, the University of Florida has seen a growing demand for on-campus recreational sports sites in recent years. The Flavet Outdoor Recreational Complex can meet it.
The UF Board of Trustees voted to select sole finalist Santa J. Ono as the next president of the University of Florida.
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