The one-year contract between the Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry, Inc. and the City of Gainesville. would allot $1.5 million to GRACE Marketplace’s and an additional $350,000 to fund GRACE Marketplace’s supplemental emergency shelter.
Representatives from more than 60 local organizations gathered Thursday on the steps of Gainesville’s City Hall, demanding the city divest from weapons corporations supporting the Israeli Defense Force as the war in Gaza intensifies.
Florida’s uphill battle this season only got more challenging when quarterback Graham Mertz was sent into concussion protocol. But an opportunity awaits for five-star freshman DJ Lagway to let his talents flourish in his first start as a Florida Gator.
UF now ranks No. 34 among public universities and No. 83 among all universities, according to the article. The new ranking is a stark drop from UF’s spot in 2024, when it ranked No. 1 among public universities and No.15 overall.
The referendum, slated to be on the November ballot, would give citizens the opportunity to decide if GRU should be controlled by the city, or by the state-appointed GRU Authority. GRU’s decision Wednesday could prevent the referendum from appearing on the ballot.
Sophie White’s journey back to the soccer field is nothing short of inspirational. The redshirt junior forward has endured two ACL tears in her playing career, but is still making a positive impact for the Gators this season.
On Aug. 23, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) wrote a scathing public letter to UF General Counsel Amy Meyers Hass after discovering that she ordered the ALPFA to delete their Instagram post related to my visit. Why? Because my billionaire ex-boss David Einhorn demanded it. FIRE didn’t mince words about the illegality of Meyers Hass’ censorship: “This order violates the First Amendment.”
Alachua County is negotiating with UF to build a new animal shelter on a 12.6-acre section of campus. The $3 million ground lease would allow Alachua County to occupy a section of the swine unit, situated two miles southwest of UF’s main campus.
The statewide grant and program started in 2023 and provides kindergarten through second-grade students with music appreciation, music composition and instrument training in twice-weekly, 30-minute classes.
In an Aug. 16 X post responding to a previous Alligator report on his expenditures, Sasse wrote, “It is my understanding that the Audit Committee of our board did its work thoroughly and without any findings of concern.”
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, located just west of the university on Southwest Second Avenue, creates an intimate experience and open conversations for performers and audience members alike.
Many of the university's 28 bike repair stations have disappeared or are in disrepair.
On July 9, Alachua County commissioners unanimously voted in favor of an amended investment policy. Groups supporting the Palestinian cause remain unsatisfied, denouncing the City of Gainesville for failing to follow the county's lead.
The Florida women’s golf team lost key contributors in the offseason but returned key starters and welcomed four notable freshmen.
Staying focused on the golf course can be extremely difficult, but Florida men’s golfer Ian Gilligan has found ways to use his mental toughness to display high-level performances.
Following a 24-point loss against Miami to open the 2024 campaign, UF head coach Billy Napier is once again facing an uphill battle as the Gators look to bounce back against Samford Saturday.
UF's Student Government created a new Gender and Sexuality Protection agency to engage students in conversations centered on inclusivity and allyship.
The Democratic and Republican National Conventions offered Americans two wildly different visions for the future of our great nation.
Once every four years, the two biggest teams in America put on the biggest shows in the country. Each flexing their accomplishments and wins of the previous years to sell a vision to Americans for their future. These events of showmanship are the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention. From porn stars to presidents, the conventions brought big names in front of the country and gave their best shot at putting their candidate in the most powerful office in the world.
Almost 70% of UF students reported drinking in the last three months, about 6% higher than the national average. Although it’s normalized as part of the college experience, drinking also comes with mental and physical risks.
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