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No. 9 Gators secure 14th consecutive win against Cincinnati

No. 9 Florida lacrosse (14-2) took down the Cincinnati Bearcats (10-6) 18-6 Saturday afternoon.

Caglianone’s record-tying home run not enough in loss to Vanderbilt

Although Jac Caglianone hit a home run in a record-tying ninth consecutive game, the Florida baseball team fell to Vanderbilt 5-2 Friday. 

Gators deliver offensive onslaught, cruise to victory over South Carolina

Florida junior left fielder Korbe Otis has cemented herself as a key cog of the Gators lineup, and she delivered another stellar performance on Friday.

Gators men’s tennis eliminated from SEC Tournament after loss to Tennessee

The No. 7 Florida  men’s tennis team (13-11, 6-6 SEC) fell to the No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers (22-5, 10-2 SEC) in the quarterfinal round of the SEC Tournament at the LSU Tennis Complex. The loss eliminates the Gators from the tournament. 

The crucial connection between safe streets and RTS

The ability to move around Gainesville safely and efficiently is key to four of the City of Gainesville’s Strategic Plan goals: A Great Place to Live & Experience, Resilient Local Economy, Equitable Community and More Sustainable Community. 

Female barber navigates sexism in male-dominated space

In a Gainesville barbershop, colorful capes adorn each chair. Clippers buzz in the background of group conversations under a bright LED ceiling. 

Gainesville City Commission approves plan for City Hall Plaza Refresh Project, GRU Authority referendum draft

At its meeting Thursday, the Gainesville City Commission approved a plan for the reconstruction of the City Hall Plaza Ponds and revisited a proposed referendum regarding the GRU Authority Board.

UF administrator trespassed, no longer employed at university for alleged fistfight

A UF administrator was trespassed from all UF properties for three years on charges of battery after police received a complaint of a fight at a RaceTrac in Citrus County.

Florida edges out South Carolina, advances to SEC Semifinals

Florida freshman Qavia Lopez is no stranger to pressure, and the Gators’ SEC Tournament hopes rested on her racquet on Friday morning.

Gators gymnastics advances to NCAA Final

Utah placed first with an overall score of 197.9375, while UF claimed an overall score of 197.8750. Oklahoma placed third with a 196.6625 and Alabama scored a 195.4125. 

Gators lose series-opener to Vanderbilt

Gators men’s tennis defeats Vanderbilt 4-2, advances to third round of SEC tournament

The No. 25-ranked Florida Gators men’s tennis team (13-10, 7-6 SEC) defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores (13-12, 4-9 SEC) in the second round of the SEC tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Thursday afternoon. After dropping the doubles point, the Gators bounced back in singles to take the match.

UF Student Government is corrupt, opaque and ineffective. What do we do?

The current problem

GRU Authority Board adopts changes to billing for solar-owning customers

In its final meeting Wednesday, the GRU Authority Board passed a resolution authorizing changes to its customer-owned renewable generation policy, adopting a new structure for billing its solar-owning customers.

Newberry families, teachers vote against charter school initiative

The Alachua County supervisor of elections Kim Barton counted parent and teacher votes for the Yes Newberry initiative at Mentholee Northflee Municipal building Wednesday afternoon. 

DeSantis signs bill mandating communism education in Florida public schools

Set to help students withstand indoctrination in colleges, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill requiring the education of “dangers and evils of communism” in Florida public schools Wednesday.

UFF-UF holds virtual teach-in to discuss academic freedom, future of higher education

The click of a Zoom link brought over 30 people together April 17 for a discussion of academic freedom through the lens of UF professors, students and Gainesville community members. 

No. 4 Gators set to compete in NCAA Semifinals

This year's competition marks Florida's 40th NCAA Championships appearance in the event's 42-year history. The Gators have previously won the 2013, 2014 and 2015 NCAA Titles. 

North Central Florida Continuum of Care finds leadership after extended search

In a unanimous decision from Continuum of Care members April 15, Taskforce Fore Ending Homelessness was named as the new lead agency for Keys to Home. Based in Fort Lauderdale, the nonprofit is responsible for working with other CoC service providers and strategizing to prevent and end homelessness. As a lead agency, it will also assume responsibilities to secure Housing and Urban Development and Florida Department of Children of Families funding.

Florida earns verbal commitment from four-star guard Alex Lloyd

Head coach Todd Golden earned a verbal commitment from 2025 four-star point guard Alex Lloyd out of Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale. He announced he will be staying home to don the Orange and Blue according to 247Sports.