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Florida v. Colgate: How the Gators can dominate the Raiders
By Jeffrey Serber | Dec. 20No. 23 Florida returns to the O’Dome on Sunday to take on Colgate for the first time in program history.
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Olivier Rioux scores first collegiate field goal, Florida dominates Saint Francis
By Jeffrey Serber | Dec. 17Florida's Olivier Rioux became the tallest player in collegiate basketball to convert a field goal in UF's blowout win over Saint Francis.
Sports
Gators defend their undefeated streak at home with win over Florida A&M
By Isis Snow | Dec. 17Florida (11-2) beat Florida A&M (0-9) 76-51 in the Exactech Arena at the O’Connell Center Wednesday afternoon, defending its eight-game undefeated streak at home.
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EDITORIAL: Addressing fabrication in recent article
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Dec. 17A staff writer for The Independent Florida Alligator committed an act of apparent journalistic fabrication in a recent story about UF eating disorder support resources. A recording the reporter provided of their conversation with the pediatrician — used during our pre-publication fact-check — is now assumed to be fabricated.
Sports
With DJ Lagway gone, who will be Florida's quarterback in 2026?
By Max Bernstein | Dec. 15Florida football received massive news regarding its future Dec. 15, as starting quarterback DJ Lagway announced his intention to transfer. Now, with Lagway off to his next destination, where will Florida turn for its open quarterback position?
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Gators QB DJ Lagway intends to enter transfer portal
By Max Bernstein | Dec. 15After two seasons as Florida’s starting quarterback, DJ Lagway intends to enter the transfer portal.
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Gators chomp the West Georgia Wolves in seventh consecutive home win
By Isis Snow | Dec. 14After a week break, the Gators crushed the West Georgia Wolves 85-41 in the team's seventh consecutive win at home. Florida’s bench displayed its scoring ability, including junior forward Jade Weathersby who broke her record for most points in a game with 13.
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Second half surge fuels Florida in win over George Washington
By Jeffrey Serber | Dec. 13From that point, there was no looking back, as Florida fought off George Washington 80-70 at the AutoNation Orange Bowl Classic in Sunrise, Florida, on Saturday. Now, the Gators are 20-4 at the annual double-header series in South Florida.
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Celebrations without borders: UF Latin community discusses holiday traditions from candles to lentils
By Victoria Riccobono | Dec. 13Students from Colombia, Uruguay and Venezuela share their families’ December rituals.
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Florida v. George Washington. Keys for the Gators to take down the Revolutionaries
By Jeffrey Serber | Dec. 13Social Caption: No. 18 Florida takes on George Washington in the Orange Bowl Classic in Sunrise, Florida, Saturday at 2:30. Here are four keys for the Gators to dominate the Revolutionaries.
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A Christmas miracle: Highlighting 4 Alachua County toy drives this holiday season
By Teia Williams | Dec. 12Here are a few organizations operating toy drives in Alachua County this year.
Sports
Florida hires former Gator Phil Trautwein as offensive line coach
By Max Bernstein | Dec. 12The Gators are reportedly hiring UF alum Phil Trautwein as their new offensive line coach.
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Diving deeper into Florida's 2026 schedule: How will the Gators fare in year one of the Sumrall Era?
By Max Bernstein | Dec. 12Florida football's 2026 schedule was officially released Dec. 11, featuring opponents who went a combined 82-62 in regular season action in 2025.
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Court pauses UF law student’s return to campus after expulsion for antisemitic posts
By Zoey Thomas | Dec. 11An appellate court ruled a UF law student’s ban from campus can temporarily remain in place as the court continues to consider the appeal.
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Vernell Brown III, Jayden Woods earn Freshman All-SEC Honors
By Max Bernstein | Dec. 11UF's pair of Vernell Brown III and Jayden Woods collected four Freshman All-SEC Team Honors.
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Late-game mistakes and inconsistent offense cost the Gators another top-five loss
By Jeffrey Serber | Dec. 10Florida lost to its third top-5 opponent this season.
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Gators vs. UConn: Four takeaways from Florida’s fourth loss of the season
By Luke Adragna | Dec. 10Florida is still working out the kinks through nine games.
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‘Pink Floyd Fridays’ are back at Santa Fe College
By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 10“Pink Floyd Fridays” returned to Santa Fe’s Kika Silva Pla planetarium last month, with two shows coming back for the first time in over a year. The event features shows for each of three albums by the 1960s rock band Pink Floyd: “Dark Side of the Moon,” “The Wall” and “Wish You Were Here.”
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UF interim president was a no-show at Faculty Senate meeting
By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 9A new institutional neutrality policy sparked confusion at a Faculty Senate meeting today – despite being at the top of the meeting agenda. UF Interim President Donald Landry, a major proponent for the policy, was absent.
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Bay County man executed for 1989 murder
By Alexa Ryan | Dec. 9The state of Florida executed 58-year-old Mark Allen Geralds at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday at Florida State Prison, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. He was convicted of the 1989 murder of a Bay County mother.
