Justin Ethridge, a 39-year-old Gainesville resident, was charged Wednesday with possesing child sexual abuse material.
Florida (3-1) dominated Jacksonville University (1-1-1) 6-0 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. UF completely took over the match, outshooting the Dolphins 16-1 and remaining perfect all-time against Jacksonville. The Gators’ six goals marked their highest single-game total since Aug. 27, 2023, when they defeated Stetson 8-0.
While Fishback is primarily a provocateur, he built a sizable political coalition supported by a real platform. It would be a mistake to discount Fishback’s support as entirely based on instigation. Democrats should analyze how and why Fishback attracted so many young voters to see how they can appeal to his disappointed supporters.
Former Gator Xaivian Lee transferred to Gonzaga Wednesday after receiving a temporary restraining order from the state of California, per On3’s Joe Tipton. This move comes after Lee announced that he planned to enter the transfer portal on Aug. 18, seeking a new opportunity in his fifth collegiate season.
It’s a tale of two contrasting styles: Florida’s explosive, high-powered offense against Jacksonville’s stifling defense. The Gators have scored three goals in each of their first three matches, while the Dolphins have yet to concede a goal this season.
The Alachua County Commission approved a residential and agricultural development at its Tuesday meeting, passing it to the state for review. The commission also requested information about alleged data sharing by Flock Safety cameras in the county.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 905, also known as the Foreign Interference Restriction Act, May of this year. The law shut down the Florida Linkage Institution Scholarships, a program that allowed international students from 11 countries to qualify for in-state tuition at Florida public schools. With it, eligible international students saw their tuition costs drop by as much as $28,000 — or more than 80%.
Student Sen. Joshua Yaciuk, a Vision party representative for off-campus students, announced his resignation at the chamber’s first Tuesday meeting of the semester, effectively ending his career as its longest-serving member.
On Aug. 15, a congregation of Gators moved onto UF’s campus. Among them was Isaiah Narain, an 18-year-old computer engineering freshman who was shocked when he received his acceptance letter.
Time magazine named UF the fourth best public university and 16th overall in its America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027 list. Released Tuesday, the ranking placed UF highest among Florida universities, surpassing Florida State University at No. 53 and the University of Central Florida at No. 195.
The Pride Student Union, the largest LGBTQ+ organization at UF, organizes annual welcome assemblies for queer students and aims to create an open, safe and inclusive environment. With the loss of the assembly’s Signature Event designation in 2025, PSU faced funding challenges for this year's event. Despite operating on a smaller budget, funded by the UF Student Government, the event ran smoothly.
As students fill tailgates, restaurants in downtown Gainesville and the walkways surrounding Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, local restaurants and pop-ups fuel Gators through game day. Food trucks line Gator Walk hours before kickoff, serving fans through the first quarter, while Gainesville staples such as The Swamp Restaurant and Mom’s OG Pub and Grill keep the crowd going long after kickoff.
Florida coach Jon Sumrall announced Monday that redshirt sophomore quarterback Aaron Philo would take QB1 reps over redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. as the Gators prepare for a Sept. 5 season opener against Florida Atlantic. On Tuesday, the pair spoke about the excitement around the position, their close relationship and the work that still needs to be done.
While The Swamp attracts tens of thousands of young adults each year, Gainesville's off-campus attractions often go unnoticed. Overpowered by the college’s academic reputation, many students and Florida residents are unaware of the local businesses, community spaces and culture this city has to offer.
Santa Fe College students are receiving reduced loans if enrolled in 11 or fewer credit hours after an Aug. 7 notice changed the disbursement process at the college.
Florida’s 2026 primary election results are in, with just over 25% of Florida’s registered voters turning out to vote in Aug. 18’s election. Because Florida is a closed primary state, only registered members of political parties could vote in the primary election. The state has about 5.6 million registered Republicans, 4 million registered Democrats and 3.3 million registered with no party affiliation.
After a magical Sunday in which everything went right for the Gators, Florida seniors Kyra Taylor and Jayden Emmanuel earned Southeastern Conference Player of the Week honors. Taylor was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week after recording a brace in each of Florida’s two victories, while Emmanuel earned SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
After months of a quarterback battle in The Swamp, Jon Sumrall announced Monday that he is preparing for Aaron Philo to be the starting quarterback Week 1 against Florida Atlantic.
If traffic cooperates, the drive from Cape Canaveral to Gainesville takes about three hours. Eli Stewart made that trip every few weeks this Summer, squeezing in a shift at a campus molecular lab before turning around and driving back home. The lab is one of two paid jobs he works year-round, on top of a full course load and freelance web design.
A new coach often brings familiar players, and a significant portion of Florida’s 2026 transfer class followed Zimmerman from Mississippi State to Gainesville. Seven Bulldogs made the move after combining for 17 goals in 2025, accounting for almost half of their scoring.
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