News
Florida vs. Duke: Five takeaways from the Gators’ loss to the Blue Devils
By Jeffrey Serber | Dec. 2Florida has looked like a shell of its championship team.
COVID-19
News
Gainesville woman arrested for attempted murder
By Alexa Ryan | Dec. 2A Gainesville woman has been arrested on a charge of felony attempted murder after she attacked her partner with a meat cleaver during an argument, according to the arrest report.
Sports
Florida vs. Duke: How the Gators can upset the No. 4 Blue Devils
By Jeffrey Serber | Dec. 2The No. 15 Gators (5-2) travel to take on the No. 4 Blue Devils (8-0) Tuesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium for the SEC-ACC Challenge, looking for their first win in program history at the iconic college basketball venue.
Opinion
The verdict is in, and I owe it all to The Alligator
By Amanda Roman | Dec. 2Since I stepped foot on campus as a sports journalism major, I knew I wanted to work for the largest student-run independent newspaper in the country. What I didn’t know was how much The Alligator would shape me into the person I am today.
Sports
Florida to hire Kentucky's Brad White as new defensive coordinator
By Max Bernstein | Dec. 2Florida is expected to hire Kentucky's Brad White as its new defensive coordinator. This marks the first hire under Jon Sumrall and David Caldwell's leadership at UF.
Sports
Jon Sumrall’s journey to coaching after heartbreaking discovery
By Riley Orovitz | Dec. 2Jon Sumrall's journey to become Florida head coach has had plenty of bumps in the road, including a cervical spinal stenosis diagnosis that ended his playing career.
Sports
UF vs. FSU: What the Gators can take away heading into the offseason
By Riley Orovitz | Dec. 2The Gators’ season has come to a close, but a new chapter is on the horizon. Florida will focus on its freshman star power and elite running game heading into the offseason.
Sports
The Florida fanbase may have found a coach to match its intensity in Jon Sumrall
By Ava DiCecca | Dec. 2Jon Sumrall isn't wired last past Florida coaches. He showed his fire and energy in his introductory press conference Monday.
Sports
Jon Sumrall outlines offensive and defensive gameplans for Gators football
By Max Bernstein | Dec. 2During his introductory press conference Monday, Jon Sumrall stated his a priority for Florida to have an "explosive" offense and a "feared" defense.
Sports
'Get the bus going the right direction': Jon Sumrall focused on retaining talent
By Curan Ahern | Dec. 2In his first press conference as UF’s head coach, Jon Sumrall explained his recruiting philosophy of balancing strong support for the guys who are already a part of the program with constant recruiting.
Sports
Jon Sumrall signs with Florida, contract details revealed
By Isis Snow | Dec. 2Jon Sumrall has been officially named the new head football coach at the University of Florida.
Opinion
Want to be a part of The Alligator? Join our Spring 2026 staff!
By Alligator Staff report | Dec. 2The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers and more for the Spring semester.
Metro
Gainesville pastor arrested for failing to report child sex abuse
By Alexa Ryan | Dec. 1The first incident happened in 2019, when the church’s school ministry was traveling to Kentucky by bus on official church business, according to the sworn complaint that led to his arrest.
Sports
Scott Stricklin addresses Lane Kiffin rumors, expresses confidence in Jon Sumrall
By Max Bernstein | Dec. 1Moments after the press conference announcing Jon Sumrall as the 31st head coach in Florida football history, athletic director Scott Stricklin answered questions from the media, many of which were related to UF’s pursuit of now-LSU head coach Lane Kiffin.
News
Who is Charles Canady, the new director of the Hamilton School?
By Swasthi Maharaj | Dec. 1He’ll earn a base salary of $500,000 in his new role, almost double what he made on the court.
The Avenue
Why do UF students dress the way they do?
By Isabel Kraby | Dec. 1For many students juggling academics, exercise, extracurriculars and more, fashion isn’t top of mind. But for others, campus is a runway, beckoning students to say what they want through style.
Opinion
Four years at The Alligator, told in diary entries
By Alissa Gary | Dec. 1To The Alligator: Thanks for giving my college years a purpose. I’m honored to be part of this paper’s legacy.
Opinion
The most fun I’ve ever had was in The Alligator’s office
By Sophia Bailly | Dec. 1My time with The Independent Florida Alligator was defined by love and laughter.
Opinion
Plans changed, and I reluctantly became the University Desk editor
By Maria Avlonitis | Dec. 1I swore I wouldn’t come back to The Alligator.
Opinion
An uninterrupted year at the Alligator
By Sydney Johnson | Dec. 1For the longest time, I never felt I belonged at The Alligator. Though I spent every Sunday afternoon there, I was terrified of anyone knowing too much — which is ironic when you work with a group of people who want to know everything.
