Metro
A Gator’s guide to local politics
By Olivia Lofaso | Aug. 12If you ask about local politics in Gainesville and Alachua County, many will likely describe the area as a “blue dot in a sea of red.”
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Metro
‘This will make Florida a worse place to live’: Local leaders weigh in on proposed property tax amendment
By Olivia Lofaso | Aug. 3In 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.
Sports
Gators begin 2026 campaign on the road at UCF
By Zach Moore | 9:00amA 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.
The Avenue
Meet the cats in the campus cradle
By Mackenzie Haas | 9:00amYes, 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.
News
The art of living together: Tips on adjusting to dorm life
By Kendall O'Connor | Aug. 12If 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.
News
Where to ‘chomp’ in The Swamp: A guide to campus food spots
By Tess Lippincott | Aug. 12Whether you’re in the mood for acai, pizza or deli-style sandwiches, UF’s campus has a place for you.
El Caimán
3 food trucks latinos que todo estudiante de UF debería probar este otoño
By Aaron Zagal Yaji | Aug. 12Escondida 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.
New Student Edition
New country, new perspective: What international students wish they’d known before arriving at UF
By Swasthi Maharaj and Hailey Kon | Aug. 12Originally 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.
El Caimán
3 latin food trucks every UF student should try this Fall
By Aaron Zagal Yaji | Aug. 12Tucked 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.
Opinion
Five things to know about studying abroad
By Shaine Davison | Aug. 12Leading 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.
Opinion
The advice I wish I took as a freshman
By Brayden Schultz | Aug. 12I 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.
Sports
A game day tradition: The annual parking scramble returns to Gainesville
By Nicole Scura | Aug. 12Starting 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.
Opinion
The hidden benefits of being a UF PaCE student
By Sofia Alamo | Aug. 12The 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.
Sports
Pack the O'Dome: Florida basketball’s 4 must-see home games
By Jeffrey Serber | Aug. 12Fresh 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.
Sports
Best Gainesville spots to watch the Gators on the road
By Colton Veres | Aug. 12When 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.
Sports
Beyond The Swamp: Your guide to 2026-27 Gators sports
By Lily Perkins | Aug. 12Tucked 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.
Sports
The hate list: Ranking how much you should despise Florida football’s 2026 opponents
By Max Bernstein | Aug. 12With 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.
Metro
Local places to spend time with animal friends
By Teia Williams | Aug. 12Moving away for college and leaving family can be an emotional adjustment. But for some, one of the hardest goodbyes is their pets.
New Student Edition
A student’s guide to navigating Gainesville without a car
By Logan McBride | Aug. 12Beginning a new chapter of education comes with several challenges, from picking classes to navigating an unfamiliar campus. But one of the most daunting questions for incoming students has little to do with education: How can they get around town without a car?
Sports
Iron sharpens iron: Gators prepare to unveil ‘explosive’ offense under Sumrall, Faulkner
By Curan Ahern | Aug. 11With Florida football through six practices of fall camp, buzz has been building around the new-look offense the Gators will show under offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. When asked to describe the offensive scheme, junior offensive lineman Harrison Moore dropped one word: “Explosive.”
