News
For Gator Grill Club, barbecue isn’t just a hobby — it’s a lifestyle
By Nevaeh Baker Harris | Feb. 15The executive board members of Gator Grill Club have a simpler explanation — it's the grill.
COVID-19
Sports
Florida claims commanding victory over Clemson in day two of the ITA National Indoors
By Ethan Feinberg | Feb. 14The dual match came down to the third set as junior Kevin Edengren mounted a relentless comeback, winning 6-4 in his last two sets and securing the win for the Gators. After a slow start to the ITA National Indoors on Friday, Florida got things going and defeated Clemson 4-3 in the tournament's day-two back draw round Saturday night in Dallas, Texas.
Sports
Cooper Walls dominates in Gator debut as No. 13 Florida clinches opening series against UAB
By Adrian Carmona | Feb. 14Hawaii transfer Cooper Walls showed out in his Gator debut as No. 13 Florida took the season series against the UAB Blazers 6-1.
Sports
Gators runners rewrite record books across the nation
By Logan McBride | Feb. 14The Florida Gators stretched their success across three time zones this weekend, posting historic marks in three different states. While the bulk of the squad returned to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the Tyson Invitational, other Florida runners clocked in performances out west in Seattle and up north in Boston on Feb. 13–14.
Metro
Person detained following Oaks Mall shooting
By Avery Parker | Feb. 14This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Sports
No. 4 Florida leans on the long ball in victory over Marshall
By Zach Moore | Feb. 14The story of the day for the Gators was the reliance on home runs. Florida had nine dingers across the doubleheader, more than enough for the No. 4 Gators to cruise to a run-rule 14-4 victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd. In the victory, the Gators had 12 hits across the game.
News
Florida survives Kentucky’s comeback efforts en route to fifth-straight win
By Jeffrey Serber | Feb. 14Despite Kentucky cutting its deficit to five points with 36.8 seconds left, Florida stayed the course and came out on top with its first home win over the Wildcats since 2018.
Enterprise
Florida’s new state-approved sociology textbook omits units on race, gender, sexuality
By Sara Dhorasoo | Feb. 14Marsiglio, a UF sociology professor who has taught the introductory course for four decades, said the revised textbook is an “affront on academic freedom.”
Sports
No.4 Florida out-slugs Florida International in run-rule fashion
By Zach Moore | Feb. 14A slugfest is unfamiliar territory for the 2026 Florida softball team. Throughout its first nine games, the pitching staff had a combined .80 ERA and had only given up 13 runs. That all changed in Saturday’s matinee.
Sports
King thrives, offense shines as Gators run-rule UAB in game two
By Adrian Carmona | Feb. 14No. 13 Florida bounced back in game two against UAB 11-0 behind a stellar outing from Aidan King and a nine-run first inning.
News
Candy hearts and carousel posts: How is social media impacting couples on Valentine’s Day?
By Leona Masangkay | Feb. 14While Valentine’s Day’s digitalization has the potential to positively impact relationships, it can also create false expectations of reality, according to Rachel Rodgers, a psychology professor at Northeastern University. Her research specializes in social media and how it impacts body image.
News
Florida vs. Kentucky: How the Gators can stay atop the SEC standings
By Jeffrey Serber | Feb. 14A primetime conference matchup makes its way to Gainesville on Valentine's Day, where love may be in the air, but not in the O'Connell Center.
Sports
Henry Jefferson’s heroics not enough as No. 23 Gators fall to No. 6 Mississippi State
By Ethan Feinberg | Feb. 13After a 4-0 sweep last week and after securing a spot in the 2026 ITA National Indoor tournament, No. 23 Florida looked to keep its momentum rolling. However, it ran into a wagon: No. 6 Mississippi State.
Sports
No. 13 Gators drop season opener against UAB in extra innings
By Adrian Carmona | Feb. 13The No. 13-ranked Florida Gators baseball team dropped its season opener in upset fashion against the UAB Blazers 9-7.
Sports
Harris-Miranda, No. 5 Florida overpowered by No. 1 Oklahoma
By Max Bernstein | Feb. 13With two of the top five teams in the nation facing off, every little thing matters. In front of the sold-out O'Connell Center crowd, No. 5 Florida delivered one of their best performances of the season. Despite a pair of early slips on the vault and two miscues on the floor, the Gators posted an impressive score.
Sports
Erickson’s two-homerun night powers No. 4 Florida over Georgia Tech
By Zach Moore | Feb. 13Softball is full of ups and downs, and that was exactly what the Florida Gators faced in tonight’s matchup. Florida adversity continued until the sixth, when all eyes were on the reigning Softball America freshman of the year, Taylor Shumaker, and she delivered.
Sports
Gators get back-to-back victories at home, finish 7-0 against the Raging Cajuns
By Sofia Alamo | Feb. 13Despite leaving Troy winless in the morning, the Gators were still hungry for more victories on Friday. They gave Louisiana no room to breathe in their first meeting in program history. No. 24 Florida defeated the Louisiana Raging Cajuns 7-0 on Friday afternoon at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.
The Avenue
Albert and Alberta: Best friends or dating?
By Alabama Weninegar | Feb. 13People often think the pair are together romantically. However, a worrisome age gap between the furry friends makes a romance complicated: Albert appeared first in 1957, and Alberta didn’t hatch until 1986.
Metro
Gainesville florists and bakeries navigate rising costs ahead of Valentine’s Day
By Olivia Lofaso | Feb. 13Owners say trade policies in Washington ripple into local businesses.
Sports
No. 4 Florida capitalizes off a pair of three-run innings to defeat Marshall
By Zach Moore | Feb. 13On a beautiful day at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, No. 4 Florida defeated Marshall 6-3. Today’s matchup marked the fifth time the Gators and Thundering Herd have faced each other, and Florida moved to 5-0 in the series following the win.
