Metro
18- to 20-year-olds can now openly carry a firearm in Florida
By Teia Williams | July 6Adults under 21 can now legally carry a firearm after a June 17 Florida court ruling.
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‘We are devastated': UF community, relief organizations support Venezuela after earthquake
By Kathia Montenegro | July 6When twin earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.5 and 7.2 struck Venezuela June 27, Daniela Lambert spent all night anxiously waiting for news of her family’s survival.
Sports
Florida addresses key needs in transfer portal; left-handed pitching remains a question
By Colton Veres | July 6Florida has put together a good — but not great — portal class so far with nine commitments for the 2027 season. While the Gators addressed several roster needs, one concern remains: left-handed pitching.
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Elli McKissock returns to Florida, signs with the Orlando Valkyries
By Nicole Scura | July 6The 2027 season marks McKissock's second with the team. She played a critical role in the team’s victory at the franchise’s first Major League Volleyball Championship in 2025. This past season, McKissock played for the Atlanta Vibe, accumulating 152 digs and 2.34 digs per set across 65 sets played.
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Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. offers a second kind of brew
By Christopher Rodriguez | July 5This is the aroma of Morning Brew, the brewery’s new coffee venture that soft-launched earlier last month. Its grand opening is set to take place Aug. 8 as the brewery celebrates its ninth anniversary. The soft launch provides a window for the brewery to fine-tune the cafe, train the staff and smooth out any wrinkles in their systems.
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‘Growing, relationships and time’: Anna Poacelli starts solo career with ‘Farmhouse’
By Brandy Sumner | July 5Her first independent single, “Farmhouse,” is set to release July 10. The song is about her dream of getting married and moving to a farm.
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Meet Dawg, Gainesville’s cock of the town
By Mackenzie Haas | July 5Dawg is a silver rooster with a loud crowing — loud enough to be heard over the sound of the fire station's alarms. While he may look lost and aimlessly wandering around, Dawg knows exactly where he is and what he’s doing.
Metro
Local leaders reflect on their political journeys amid America’s 250th anniversary
By Olivia Lofaso | July 4As the nation celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, local leaders and community advocates reflect not only on the nation’s past, but also on the future of policymaking and advocacy in their communities.
Metro
What District 21 Democratic candidates are saying about GRU, housing, schools
By Julianna Bendeck | July 3The Alachua County Democratic Party held its Florida House of Representatives District 21 candidate forum Thursday ahead of the Aug. 18 primary elections.
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OPINION: From Glacier to Gainesville, national and state parks show the importance of nature conservation
By Ella Finkelstein | July 3It’s a bright, sunny day. What do you do? You could take the ever-popular float down one of the numerous springs near Gainesville; it can be a refreshing and relaxing experience. Or you could visit the crowd-pleasing Paynes Prairie, brimming with wildlife like bison, horses and alligators.
Metro
The Florida Department of Education released school grades. How did ACPS do?
By Grace Larson | July 2The Florida Department of Education released school and district grades Wednesday. Alachua County Public Schools maintained its overall B rating, and 13 schools exhibited a change in grades.
Sports
Higher season ticket prices leave UF students weighing options
By Lily Perkins | July 2The University of Florida released season student tickets earlier this year at a price about 50% higher than the previous year’s. Coming out to a $376.25 total, including fees, the elevated price has raised concerns among students about whether the season ticket package is worth the cost.
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Families flock to celebrate patriotism, tribute and a sculpture reveal at Gainesville Health and Fitness
By Sam Rislin | July 1The event was held at the gym’s main center to celebrate the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary with patriotic displays, military tributes and the unveiling of a large eagle sculpture.
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‘No sé, no sabo’: How a two-word label follows Gainesville's Latinos
By Aaron Zagal Yaji | July 1Many Latinos today are well aware of the stigmatizing “no sabo kid” stereotype, a label attached to Hispanic individuals who aren’t fluent in Spanish. The phrase has long carried a patronizing edge within first- and second-generation Hispanic communities — and Gainesville is no exception.
Sports
Alijah Martin signs two-year deal with Toronto Raptors
By Jeffrey Serber | July 1Former Gator Alijah Martin signs a two-year, $4.8 million contract, returning to the Toronto Raptors, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Sports
Alex Condon set to debut with Australia's senior basketball team
By Jeffrey Serber | July 1Condon became the third Gator to represent their nation's senior basketball team while at Florida, following Andrew Nembhard, who participated in the 2019 FIBA World Cup for Canada, and Mike Rosario, who was called up to Puerto Rico’s team for the 2012 Centrobasket tournament.
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Florida Board of Governors appoints UF’s 14th president
By Swasthi Maharaj | July 1The Florida Board of Governors voted Wednesday at a special meeting to confirm Stuart Bell as UF’s next president, ending several months of uncertainty for the university.
Sports
Florida lands JUCO slugger Caden Davidson from Gaston College
By Colton Veres | July 1The right-handed hitter put together a dominant freshman campaign, batting .500 with 23 home runs, 18 doubles and 110 RBIs in 58 games. His performance earned him 2026 NJCAA First Team All-America honors.
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OPINION: Law school is becoming a luxury good. Universities must support students
By Arush Chandna | July 1The rising costs of law school, coupled with the One Big Beautiful Bill’s limits on graduate student loan borrowing, have caused massive anxiety among students.
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Since 1990, Gainesville’s University Club has celebrated Pride year-round
By Sarah Valdes | June 30As Pride Month celebrates LGBTQ+ identity, visibility and history, many Gainesville residents say University Club — affectionately called UC — remains one of the city's most important spaces for connection, acceptance and community.
