Sports
Beth Wu named to women’s golf coaching staff
By Brandon Hernandez | July 5, 2022Beth Wu was named an assistant coach for the Florida women’s golf team, head coach Emily Glaser announced Tuesday.
COVID-19
Metro
From land to shining… lake: Alachua County celebrates Fourth of July
By Mickenzie Hannon | July 5, 2022Fireworks illuminated the sky as new as long-time residents celebrated fourth of July weekend with decadeslong county traditions: races, rhinos, boats and melons.
University
UF presidential search navigates changing climate since other state schools’ searches
By Anushka Dakshit | July 5, 2022The UF presidential search remains a secret as it enters its fourth month. Public record bills passed in March permit the names of Florida schools' presidential candidates to remain private, but similar questions to recent state searches persist.
Opinion
We’ve been here before: Newsroom reflects on independence
By The Alligator Editorial Board | July 5, 2022We’ve been thinking a lot about independence lately. The Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade came one week before the Fourth of July, but the choice also came more than 50 years after The Florida Alligator became The Independent Florida Alligator.
University
UF Health receives state support, national recognition
By Kyle Bumpers | July 5, 2022UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital received a $30 million grant from the state in May and was named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Florida June 14. UF’s College of Pharmacy’s research funding also earned its spot as the No. 3 program in the nation June 23.
The Avenue
Straight up and down like six o’clock: Local Gainesville studio seeks to be the go-to spot for local artists
By Averi Kremposky | July 5, 2022With two locations in Gainesville, “Like 6 O’clock Studios” is the product of one musician's disoriented walk through the music industry and his dedication to ensuring a solidified path for others.
Metro
Florida judge blocks 15-week abortion ban
By Carissa Allen | July 4, 2022A Florida judge announced plans to block a GOP-backed 15-week statewide abortion ban one day before it and other controversial conservative laws, like the “Don’t Say Gay Bill” and “Stop WOKE Act,” went into effect Friday.
University
Marston Library begins renovations
By Anushka Dakshit | July 4, 2022Marston Science Library’s fourth and fifth floors are trading out furniture from the library’s 1987 opening to adapt to students’ ever-evolving needs.
Sports
Biondi makes Brazilian history at Arnold Palmer Cup
By Brandon Hernandez | July 4, 2022Junior Fred Biondi was invited to participate in this year's Arnold Palmer Cup after a successful season at UF, becoming the first Brazilian to participate in the tournament from July 1-3.
Sports
Florida swim and dive finish strong at 2022 FINA World Championships
By Kaitlyn Wadulack | July 4, 2022Current and former Florida Gators’ representing seven countries at the 2022 FINA World Championships secured nine total medals, including eight golds.
Sports
Florida soccer embraces second consecutive offseason coaching change
By Brenda Bogle | July 4, 2022Despite the scandal — and Florida subsequently losing 12 players to the transfer portal — returning players said Bohon promises to help the team meet its expectations on the field while fostering connections beyond the game.
Metro
Gainesville resident celebrates 100th birthday
By Jackson Reyes | July 4, 2022Thomas, a Gainesville resident, joined the less than 1% of people who are 100 years old June 30, celebrating with a reception at her retirement home.
Metro
Sweet Dreams of Gainesville relocates to the corner of 13th Street and 16th Avenue
By Jackson Reyes | July 4, 2022Wendy Wilber takes her daughter to get ice cream when she gets an A on her report card. Sweet Dreams’ 42 chocolate flavors and “Chocolate Night” events, now hosted at the shop’s new location, drew the star-student in.
El Caimán
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Alachua revocan la ley de las mochilas transparentes
By Manuel Tunez and Omar Ateyah | July 3, 2022El distrito escuchará cómo la comunidad, incluidos los estudiantes y las familias, piensan que debería abordar la seguridad escolar, según el comunicado.
El Caimán
Director del refugio de animales renuncia y continúa la investigación sobre el abuso de un dueño a su mascota
By Namari Lock and Manuel Tunez | July 3, 2022El director del refugio de animales renunció después de testificar en la corte por el presunto abuso animal de un residente de Gainesville.
University
SG senator proposes bill to fund abortions, student contraceptives
By Sandra McDonald | July 2, 2022A proposed UF Student Government Senate bill would reimburse students for 50% of contraceptives costs, emergency contraceptives, abortions, travel costs for abortion care in- and out-of-state and post-abortion counseling.
Metro
Abortion ban halts, other laws on education, school safety and car music take effect
By Mickenzie Hannon | July 1, 2022While a Florida judge halted the 15-week abortion ban, nearly 150 other state laws take effect Friday, including changes to education, school safety and music in cars.
Metro
Gainesville police arrests alleged serial indecent exposure suspect
By Omar Ateyah | July 1, 2022John Mosley was arrested after exposing himself in Lexington Crossing.
Metro
Gainesville man arrested for possession, distribution of child pornography
By Omar Ateyah | July 1, 2022A Gainesville man was arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography.
Metro
Stolen car accident leads to driver’s death
By Omar Ateyah | July 1, 2022The passenger, a minor, was left in critical condition.
