In June, the Florida Legislature passed the "Save our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes” joint resolution, a proposal to amend the state’s non-school homestead tax exemption from $50,000 to $150,000.
As thousands of UF students leave Gainesville between the spring and fall semesters, the crowds disappear with them, leaving some of the city's most iconic bars and restaurants to adjust to a much quieter summer and swift drop in business.
It appeared the Nick Zimmerman era was off to a picture-perfect start. Florida jumped out to a 2-0 lead and dominated the attack early, but UCF found its rhythm and erased the deficit with four unanswered goals to stun the Gators.
Samm Wehman Epstein is one Gainesville-based artist whose work can be found scattered across the entire town. She’s a prime example of how artists are able to be seen and enjoyed by the local community.
A new era for Florida soccer kicks off Thursday evening on the road against UCF. Head coach Nick Zimmerman begins his first season in Gainesville and opens his Gator career in his home state as a Tampa native.
Yes, The Swamp has a rich history of campus kitties. Many cats have gained love from the community and become quite well-known for their lazy lie-downs and loud meows.
If you’ve ever wondered how a UF student or alumnus could reminisce on living in cramped quarters, sharing a space with at least one other person and using communal bathrooms, the answer, according to 20-year-old UF data science junior Jack Mondel, is quite simple: Dorm life is what you make of it.
Whether you’re in the mood for acai, pizza or deli-style sandwiches, UF’s campus has a place for you.
Escondida detrás de Library West de la Universidad de Florida, la plaza de food trucks en 1542 West University Avenue es hogar de algunos de los platos más sabrosos de Gainesville. Mientras los estudiantes regresan a la ciudad para el semestre de otoño, aquí hay tres food trucks latinos que vale la pena buscar.
Originally from Sudan, the 22-year-old electrical engineering junior had never been to the United States. She left behind her family, friends and everything familiar from her high school in Tanzania to start over in a new country. Buying groceries — something never too difficult at home — suddenly meant carefully reading every ingredient label because of her dietary restrictions.
Tucked behind UF’s Library West, the food truck plaza at 1542 West University Avenue is home to some of the most flavorful food in Gainesville. As students settle back into town for the Fall semester, here are three Latin food trucks worth seeking out.
Leading up to my semester abroad in Madrid my junior Spring, there were many logistics to sort out. Here are some tips about finding a program, financing it and more.
I went through my entire college experience thinking the piece of paper they give you at the end was all that mattered. In reality, that is what matters the least.
Starting Sept. 5 with a faceoff against the Florida Atlantic University Owls, the Gators will begin to host opponents at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the 2026-27 football season. With this, fans will once again combat the challenges of game-day parking. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the largest stadium in Florida, has a capacity of nearly 90,000 people. Fans, students, alumni, families, and more swarm The Swamp, driving parking demand even higher.
The Pathway to Campus Enrollment program, better known as PaCE, allows students to begin their degrees online before transitioning to campus. Students are required to complete their first two semesters and 60 credits through UF Online before becoming eligible for in-person classes. While students go through a different experience from the traditional path, some have reported their unique positions allow them to make the most of their time at UF.
Fresh off a 2025 national championship and a 2026 Southeastern Conference regular-season title, Florida has become one of the prominent basketball programs over the last few years. Moreover, the Gators have lost just three home games in as many seasons, making the O’Connell Center one of the hardest college arenas to play in.
When the Florida Gators hit the road, plenty of students still want to experience a Gator game day with a crowd. Several restaurants and bars around Gainesville have become go-to destinations for students looking for a lively atmosphere, big screens and fellow Gator fans.
Tucked in between Saturdays in The Swamp and camping in front of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center for basketball games are national championship contenders, Olympians, rising stars and some of the most exciting sporting events on campus. Whether you’re looking for a fun new activity, an indoor escape from the Florida heat or your next favorite team, here’s what you need to know before every Gator season begins.
With three of Florida’s most historic rivals off the table for the upcoming season, UF faces a list of teams it has a varied past against. Here’s a definitive ranking of how much you should despise the Gators’ opponents this season.
Moving away for college and leaving family can be an emotional adjustment. But for some, one of the hardest goodbyes is their pets.
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