Now, the pressure is on to continue that same success in year two. With returners at quarterback and wide receiver and some new faces across the rest of the offense, Coen has expressed confidence but also pointed to areas of growth he wants to see from his unit ahead of Jacksonville’s Sept. 13 opener against the Cleveland Browns.
With game week upon Florida football, head coach Jon Sumrall and Co. have released an official depth chart, etching players into starting roles for the Gators’ season opener against Florida Atlantic Saturday.
Both men’s and women’s programs return to competition Sept. 26. The men open their season against Florida Atlantic and Nova Southeastern in Boca Raton, Florida, while the women travel to Nashville, Tennessee, for a dual meet against Vanderbilt.
Dorothy Zimmerman — or Dotty, to loved ones — died Aug. 16 after battling ovarian cancer for the second time. She was 66.
Students roared and danced in the stands in the O’Connell Center to watch the Asian American Student Assembly on Saturday. The theme of this year’s performance was Kairos, an ancient Greek term describing a decisive moment in time. The event name was meant to represent how life’s unpredictability makes “action, words and movement” necessary.
Hundreds of students gathered Friday evening for the Black Student Assembly’s welcome event, “The Gallery.” Hosted inside and outside the University Auditorium by the Black Student Union, the event primarily served as a coming together for organizations serving UF’s Black student body through service, culture and interest groups.
A nearly mile-long multiuse trail in East Gainesville was completed this summer as part of the city’s push to develop infrastructure in the region. Since the creation of the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area in the early 2000s, the city has invested millions of dollars into its east side, which is home to several historically Black neighborhoods and has often gone underdeveloped and underfunded. The multiuse trail is intended to create more opportunities for lower-income residents by connecting homes, jobs and schools.
Candidates elected to the Gainesville City Commission and Alachua County Commission Aug. 18 said fundraising increasingly pays for targeted voter outreach through mail, text messaging and digital advertising. But face-to-face conversations with voters remain one of the most valuable parts of campaigning.
The Senate Chamber in the Reitz Union sprang back to life Aug. 25, packed with Student Government representatives returning to the chamber for the first time since Spring. After laying out plans for elections and bidding farewell to its longest-serving senator, SG prepared for the coming months, prioritizing campus-wide health, safety and inter-organizational collaboration. Meanwhile, students look for more opportunities to interact with the chamber and its members.
Created in 2021, the site offers a resource for finding information on shows happening throughout the week and those from the past. The site’s poster archive goes back decades.
After temporarily suspending campus operations following an incident where a Krishna box truck struck a student, Krishna Lunch’s presence on UF campus has been permanently banned, according to UF spokesperson Cynthia Roldán.
Sugar Baby Candy Cart, Gainesville’s first Swedish candy business, opened August 10, offering private bookings and pop-ups events for the fall.
Learning another language isn't just about expanding your vocabulary. It's about expanding the number of people, cultures and experiences you can understand without requiring someone to translate the world for you.
No. 17 Florida (1-0) swept Stony Brook (1-3) in its home opener Sunday afternoon, rebounding from Thursday’s two-set loss against the No. 1 team in the country.
No. 20 Florida (3-1-1) ultimately settled for its first draw of the season, tying Florida Atlantic (1-2-2) 1-1 on Sunday at FAU Soccer Stadium. The Gators controlled the attack with 18 shots, but junior goalkeeper Ashley Small delivered a career-high 10 saves to preserve the draw for the Owls.
The Gainesville Housing Authority, a local organization that provides safe, affordable housing and community programs to residents, held its fourth annual Celebration of Success on Saturday.
With the NFL’s deadline for teams to solidify a 53-man roster coming Sunday at 6 p.m., multiple Jaguars made their case for a spot on Jacksonville’s roster in a 19-0 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday at EverBank Stadium.
Christopher Flintroyal, an 18-year-old Gainesville resident, was arrested Thursday for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Todd Golden signed a six-year contract with Florida Friday to keep him in Gainesville for the foreseeable future. The 41-year-old head coach hoisted the 2025 national championship trophy in just his third season with the program.
Former Florida center Micah Handlogten has committed to Ole Miss for his fifth year of college basketball, On3’s Joe Tipton reported Friday.
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