In its pursuit to get back in the polls, Florida topped Oklahoma at home and rebounded from a five-set loss against No. 3 Kentucky Sunday. The Gators capitalized on their home court before hitting the road for their next three games.
A small line had already formed outside MacDinton’s Irish Pub by 7 p.m. Tuesday night, hours before “Love Island USA” star Nic Vansteenberghe was set to arrive. Clusters of students in crop tops and polos refreshed Instagram stories for hints on his whereabouts.
After finishing “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” my roommates and I wondered which show we would spend our nights binging next. Luckily, the new “Dancing with the Stars” season premiered Sept. 16 and has truly kicked into high gear.
The University of Florida announced that longtime baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan is taking a leave of absence to address personal matters, according to a press release. No more details are known at this time.
Florida sophomore guard Liv McGill was named to the 2025-26 Preseason All-SEC Second Team after an impressive freshman campaign with the Gators.
In 2026, construction will begin on an elevated treehouse for visitor immersion at the zoo. Santa Fe announced the project on Oct. 3.
The No. 14 Florida men’s golf team earned its first win of the season at the Williams Cup in Wilmington, North Carolina. In their past two appearances, Florida finished twice, but all four golfers finishing in the top 17 helped lift the Gators to their first Williams Cup victory.
Florida's Isaiah and AJ Brown look to compete as the first pair of Gators brothers to be on the court together since 1990.
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Since 1988, the slogan has become a nationwide rallying cry against anti-skateboarding laws. In Gainesville, the call could soon spark change.
Billy Napier apareció por la entrada lateral del Heavener Football Training Center. Un bolso deportivo negro colgaba de su hombro derecho. Con la cabeza inclinada, los ojos fijos en el pavimento, se detuvo un instante para abrazar a un miembro del personal y murmuró: “Si alguna vez necesitas algo, avísame”.
Sierra Joy padded softly across the carpet of the children’s area of the Millhopper Branch Library, her three legs barely slowing her down.
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From country music stars to a three-day punk festival, every music lover can find an event to enjoy in town this week. Check out a roundup of some of the concerts and music events happening in Gainesville.
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway and Myles Graham talked about their commitment to Florida beyond the 2025 season following the Gators' decision to part ways with head coach Billy Napier.
For the first time in several years, the Gators’ offense will finally provide some clarity as to who is responsible for the playcalling.
Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales addressed the media for the first time following the Gators' decision to part ways with former head coach Billy Napier.
Time of Death: 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the precise amount of grant funding the program received from UF.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium erupted in “fire Billy” chants multiple times Oct. 18, calling for head coach Billy Napier’s termination.
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