Metro
Impacts of 1990 Gainesville murders remain strong, especially for college-aged women
By Alanna Robbert | July 31"The Gainesville Ripper" murdered five Gainesville college students 35 years ago.
COVID-19
The Avenue
The times, they really are a-changing: Modern folk and the power of queer representation
By Autumn Johnstone | July 31From playing original songs with her loved ones on her pontoon boat at Smith Mountain Lake to covering traditional folk hits in marinas, Helena Boling saw firsthand how music can unite hundreds of strangers.
The Avenue
A review of James Gunn’s reimagined ‘Superman’
By Isis Snow | July 31Director James Gunn’s “Superman” released in theaters July 11. Viewers and critics alike responded with enthusiasm. The film holds a 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, while critics gave it an 83% rating.
Sports
From Gainesville to Eugene: Gators past and present ready for battle at USATF Championships
By Paul Hof-Mahoney | July 30Nineteen Gators and Gainesville-based athletes will compete in Oregon at the 2025 USATF Championships.
El Caimán
Empleados de UF sorprendidos por el regreso completo al trabajo presencial
By Maria Avlonitis and Sofia Bravo | July 30Katherine McGuire trabaja desde casa dos días a la semana. Cuando la Universidad de Florida envió un correo electrónico anunciando el regreso completo al trabajo presencial, la oficial de admisiones de posgrado dijo que el anuncio fue tan abrupto que toda la oficina tuvo que dejar de trabajar.
El Caimán
‘Si ves algo, di algo’: Evento en Gainesville promueve la seguridad antes del regreso a clases
By Candy Fontana-Verde | July 30El evento “Alto a la Violencia: De Regreso a Clases” celebró su 26ª edición en el Centro Multipropósito Martin Luther King Jr. Organizado por People Against Violence Enterprises, la actividad entregó 1,500 mochilas con útiles escolares a estudiantes locales.
News
Solar Gators wins awards in Formula Sun Grand Prix
By Elizabeth Maguire | July 30Solar Gators attended the Formula Sun Grand Prix, debuting a new car, Flare. The grand prix’s road-style, closed course tests the cars’ handling of curves, braking and acceleration, measuring their endurance by seeing which car can accumulate the most miles.
News
Kent Fuchs to stay with UF until September
By Maria Avlonitis | July 29Two days before his contract was set to expire, Interim President Kent Fuchs decided to stay with the Gators a little while longer.
Sports
DJ Lagway ruled "day-to-day" to start fall camp
By Jeffrey Serber | July 29Florida sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway is "day-to-day" with a lower-body injury, UF head coach Billy Napier said July 29.
Sports
DJ Lagway embraces pressure, shoulders promising Florida football season
By Ava DiCecca | July 29In the eyes of many fans, DJ Lagway’s first year at Florida was nothing short of spectacular. His success and exciting end to Florida’s 2024 season cemented the 19-year-old as the face of the team’s potential and put expectations for the Gators in conversation.
Sports
Donald Trump stamps new NIL executive order weeks after House settlement
By Luke Adragna | July 29President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Saving College Sports July 24, establishing new NIL regulations.
News
UF Hamilton School works toward ‘Oxford-style college’ with new hires, majors and director
By Swasthi Maharaj | July 29Robert Ingram, the new interim director for the UF Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education, wants to mark a new chapter of rapid expansion and academic ambition.
Sports
Florida football junior defensive back Dijon Johnson not to face charges
By Curan Ahern | July 28The Florida State Attorney’s Office will not file charges against UF junior Dijon Johnson following his arrest on May 2.
Sports
DJ Lagway suffers a lower-body injury ahead of fall camp
By Jeffrey Serber | July 28Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is dealing with an undisclosed injury as the Gators head into fall training camp.
Sports
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway named to Maxwell Award watch list
By Nicole Lopez | July 28Florida quarterback DJ Lagway was named to the Maxwell Award watch list Monday, recognizing the most outstanding player in college football.
Opinion
Want to be a part of The Alligator? Join our Fall 2025 staff!
By The Alligator Editorial Board | July 28The Alligator is hiring reporters, editors, photographers, videographers, data journalists and more for the Fall 2025 semester. Join our team!
Metro
‘See Something, Say Something’: Gainesville rally promotes safety ahead of school year
By Candy Fontana-Verde | July 28Organized by People Against Violence Enterprises, the event provided 1,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies to local students, offering families a message of peace before the new school year begins Aug. 11.
Metro
Alachua County family addresses grief in petitioned bill
By Logan McBride | July 28Following his death, Clayton Emerson's family drafted “Clayton’s Law,” which would require toxicology tests for all fatal crashes where negligence is involved, regardless of suspicion.
News
UF employees shocked by full return to work
By Maria Avlonitis | July 28When the University of Florida sent an email to employees July 24 announcing a full return to in-person work, Katherine McGuire said the announcement was so abrupt the whole office had to stop working.
Sports
Former Gators pitcher Hurston Waldrep called up to the bigs
By Adrian Carmona | July 27Former Florida product Hurston Waldrep earned his second MLB call-up Sunday afternoon.
