Hold your Labubus tight — the performative males are approaching in oversized shirts and matcha in hand.
With more Hawaiian shirts and margaritas than a tropical resort, and fresh cheeseburgers grilled in paradise, the first annual Jimmy Buffett Fest welcomed local Gainesville bands and artists to Heartwood Soundstage Aug. 31.
The primaries for Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial election are still a year away. But some Florida Democratic Party officials are already attempting to prevent a primary in the first place. Who is the party anointing as their pick for Florida governor in 2026? Surprise, it’s another former Republican.
As I enter my junior year, I am on the cusp of finishing my last two laps before victory — graduation. Yet, when I look in the rearview mirror, I can already see what I'll be leaving behind.
Florida volleyball secured its first victory at home under first-year head coach Ryan Theis.
Florida soccer improved its record to 3-2 following a win versus Maryland.
After losing his son to a rare genetic disease, state Rep. Adam Anderson vowed to make it easier for other families to find answers.
Gators fans caught a glimpse of the potential future behind DJ Lagway at the quarterback position against Long Island Saturday. Florida true freshman quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. entered the game in the second half and shined.
The Florida Gators dominated in their 2025 home opener against the Long Island Sharks. Numerous Florida freshmen contributed in the blowout victory.
The Florida Gators are ready to kick off their 2025 campaign against Long Island. Florida head coach Billy Napier seeks to win his first season opener since his inaugural season at the helm of the program. Follow along for updates throughout the contest.
Tenders, UF's famous campus cat, recently recovered from a cut on her tongue. She has since rejoined her Tolbert Hall area.
The UF Board of Trustees unanimously confirmed Donald W. Landry as interim president Aug. 25. The decision came just days before Landry is set to take office. UF students and faculty have mixed feelings.
The Gainesville All-Stars, a bike polo team, welcome all to their two-wheeled group. Bike polo is similar to the traditional field sport of polo, but players ride bikes instead of horses as they use mallets to push balls into the opposing team’s goal. Gainesville jumped on the hype in 2009, and about 10 members now gather weekly at a Gainesville park to play until the lamp posts go out.
Florida cross country finished first and second at the Cecil Field Golf Course.
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin signed an extension Friday, keeping him in Gainesville until 2030.
In “Man’s Best Friend,” Carpenter delivers 12 new tracks that lean into the confident, provocative energy that’s become a focal point of her brand. The songs are often brash and cheeky, but they’re also threaded with moments of vulnerability that remind listeners she’s still writing from lived experiences.
Florida's defense prepares for its home opener against Long Island, a team that features a unique quarterback tandem.
As the first home game of the Florida Gators football season approaches, the University Athletics Organization has enlisted a team to keep football fans safe during gameday weekends.
The city of Gainesville removed three rainbow-colored crosswalks, originally meant to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, to comply with new Florida Department of Transportation mandates. Towns across the state are painting over their rainbow crosswalks, too, as the state cracks down on street art that serves no traffic purpose.
Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan was seen berating game-day officials following a decision to push back first pitch time. The NCAA came to a decision about the incident.
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