On April 28, a fire severely damaged the multi-story blue-and-red building on Northwest Sixth Street that housed Outreach Thrift for 12 years, prompting a temporary relocation to 927 NW 13th St.
Seven former Florida standouts are spread across four of the six Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) rosters in 2026, continuing to represent the Gators during the league's second season. Florida's seven active or rostered alumni rank third nationally, trailing only Oklahoma and UCLA. Former Gator Amanda Lorenz is also a member of the Texas Volts organization but is not playing this summer as she and her husband are expecting their first child.
Durante la última semana, el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas ha sido responsable de la muerte de tres civiles en Texas, Maine y Florida.
While seven Gators were selected during the 2026 MLB Draft, the program avoided season-derailing roster losses. Current standouts returned to Gainesville, and nearly the entire recruiting class remains intact as Florida enters the 2027 season with one of the deepest rosters in the country.
For now, faculty leaders and higher education experts say Bell’s upcoming time in office may be assessed by how he can rebuild institutional trust among faculty, while also navigating the political landscape around Florida’s public university system.
The bill amends federal funding for graduate students, professional students and parents, placing caps and unprecedented restrictions on student loans.
At the 2026 World Cup, the United States Men's National Team opened its home World Cup in glory. Having last hosted the tournament in 1994, expectations for this year’s cup were high. And the team didn’t disappoint.
Throughout the last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been responsible for the deaths of three civilians across Texas, Maine and Florida.
“Oh yeah?”, released Friday, is an album that feels remarkably of the moment. The romance of “Oh yeah?” sits in a gray area closer to a situationship than a relationship, pointing a unique lens into Lacy’s love life. Characterizing the album’s songs as loving might even be a stretch.
Following a standout first season with the Gators, rising sophomore libero Lily Hayes has made another memorable mark on the court. Representing Team USA in the 2026 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup, Hayes helped the team bring home gold.
Will Richard kicked off his second season in the NBA by helping the Golden State Warriors to an NBA Summer League Final victory, recording 13 points in the championship game against Memphis on Sunday. Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies and later traded to the Warriors with the No. 56 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Richard was fresh off a national championship run with the Gators. He was a member of Florida’s three-headed monster of a backcourt that included Walter Clayton Jr. and Alijah Martin.
Every corner of First Magnitude Brewing Company bustled with food trucks, musicians and vendors to celebrate Swamp Boogie III on Saturday.
Three years after filmmaker Christopher Nolan won seven Oscars and five Golden Globes — among other awards — for “Oppenheimer,” his version of the over 2,700-year-old Homer epic was released July 17 with a star-studded cast.
Emerald Scarab, located at 903 NW Sixth Street, celebrated its grand opening July 12 after a month of being soft-open.
At the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Gators had eight former players participate across eight teams. While some of the bigger names, such as Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard, were the focus heading into the tournament, it was Zyon Pullin and Colin Castleton who took Las Vegas by storm, playing integral roles in their teams’ performances.
In the Summer League, Lee had a chance to showcase his skill to cement his spot with the Cavaliers organization. Across five games in Las Vegas, Lee averaged 6.4 points, 2.4 assists and two rebounds per game. He shot 40% from the field and 21% from beyond the arc.
The Gainesville City Commission discussed a resolution responding to the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative’s anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement proposal on Thursday, but commissioners postponed the decision after 17 people spoke during public comment.
Sweetwater Veterinary Clinic’s goal is to help keep pet care affordable with monthly pet vaccinations hosted at Curia on the Drag coffee shop, located on Northwest Sixth Street.
The Alachua County Democratic Party held its fourth and final candidate forum Wednesday ahead of the Aug. 18 primary elections.
As England advanced through the FIFA World Cup, crowds at The Queen’s Arms swelled to a size that left mere inches between patrons. Fans arrived hours before kickoff to claim tables, staff members were called in from out of town and every available television featured a bright green soccer pitch.
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