In the midst of ICE raids, student visa revocations and international unease, UF's immigrant community is facing another hostile measure. A travel ban issued on 12 countries by President Donald Trump directly impacts international students and their families.
Kirk Moss stood in the pouring rain carrying a 12-foot-tall papier-mâché caricature of President Donald Trump. The structure’s orange skin, puckered lips, navy suit and red tie – a classic Trump fashion choice – blew in the breeze.
On a hot and humid Saturday, two protests 40 minutes apart in Gainesville and High Springs were part of a nationwide series of over 2,000 “No Kings Day” demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump and his administration.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a warning to the Alachua County School Board Friday following a “credible complaint” alleging two “biological boys” were housed in a second-grade girls’ cabin at Camp Crystal Lake.
The Gainesville City Commission got its final approval to hold a special election in November over control of Gainesville Regional Utilities. The meeting provided more clarity on how cuts will impact RTS workers and services.
As co-presidents of the graduate assistants’ union at the University of Florida, we felt we needed to take a stance on Dr. Santa J. Ono.
Students scramble as off-campus apartment leases end July 31, while classes and exams continue through Aug. 8. What students call "homeless week" creates a dent in their summer routines.
Water refill stations dot nearly every building at UF as an understated form of sustainable infrastructure. As lawmakers scrub mentions of “climate change” across the state, small-scale initiatives help reduce waste one bottle at a time.
A Gainesville man was arrested in connection with gang-related shooting at Grove Apartments March 16.
Florida tennis standout Rachel Gailis is going pro after three successful seasons at UF.
El Sistema Regional de Tránsito de Gainesville está perdiendo aproximadamente $2.9 millones debido a la reducción de fondos por parte de la Universidad de Florida.
Cynthia Erivo released her second solo album titled “I Forgive You” June 6. Between the star’s success in the film “Wicked” and the start of Pride Month, Erivo didn’t pull any punches with this soulful album.
La búsqueda del próximo presidente de la UF continúa entre giros inesperados y un clima político cada vez más tenso.
The Florida Gators track squads are sending 18 entries to Nationals in Eugene, Oregon.
“Queer Eclectics,” an exhibit inspired by the queer community’s diversity, was put together by UF art organization Common Craft and curated by 20-year-old UF art junior Jade Bennett. Bennett invited queer artists from her first show, “Picking it Up,” to showcase their work in a smaller, more intimate setting near the literature and silent hallways in Library West.
Florida basketball returned key pieces from its national championship team and acquired two coveted transfers ahead of the 2025-26 season.
The Alachua County School Board unanimously approved the Newberry Community Charter contract Monday morning. The five-year charter contract will give Newberry Community School Inc. the authority to operate the school starting July 1, 2026.
The Gainesville Regional Transit System is losing roughly $2.9 million as a result of UF decreasing its funding. The decisions left community members disappointed and worried about the new changes.
The search for the University of Florida’s next president continues amid twists and turns in an increasingly heated political climate. As some see Ono's rejection as a victory or loss, students, faculty and staff are wondering what's next.
At the Juneteenth Gainesville Film Festival, the Hippodrome Cinema screened three films honoring emancipation and Black history.
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