As England advanced through the FIFA World Cup, crowds at The Queen’s Arms swelled to a size that left mere inches between patrons. Fans arrived hours before kickoff to claim tables, staff members were called in from out of town and every available television featured a bright green soccer pitch.
The whistleblower investigation into the Alachua County Animal Resources shelter concluded earlier this month. The 31-page report dated July 1 found several of the initial allegations against the shelter were unsubstantiated.
University Club said it acted immediately after learning concerns about a DJ who is a registered sex offender, but some drag performers said management had known of his background for months.
On Monday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement shot and killed a target of a removal order. Later that day, the Department of Homeland Security announced the victim was not the intended target, and officers had killed a civilian.
The state of Florida executed 74-year-old Dennis Sochor at 6:16 p.m. on Tuesday.
In February, the UF Lakes, Vegetation and Landscape Committee proposed the destruction of Graham Woods, a 7.5-acre conservation area on campus, suggesting the removal of over 200 invasive trees and more than 900 native ones, including nearly 70 heritage trees. The plan has raised concerns about deforestation and habitat loss for local wildlife, including a colony of UF’s beloved campus cats.
The Alachua County Commission voted at a Tuesday meeting to look into financially supporting Gainesville Thrives, a literacy nonprofit. It also voted to purchase land near Watermelon Pond and Lake Alto Preserve.
Beginning Sunday and lasting until July 24, 10 junior chess players will face off in the U.S. Junior Chess Championship. This year, Gainesville’s got a stake in the competition.
In an email statement to The Alligator, UF’s spokesperson Cynthia Roldán said the DRC serves more than 8,000 students annually and has seen a 350% increase in registered students seeking services over the past decade.
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Tuesday morning to address the rising number of scams.
Heartwood’s indoor stage filled to capacity on Sunday evening as patrons tuned into the venue’s first Protest Song Writing Contest.
The 2026 MLB Draft once again showcased the depth of Florida baseball, with six Gators and one signee selected over the course of the two-day event. After three Florida players and a signee heard their names called on Day 1, three more Gators were selected on Day 2, upholding the program’s reputation for producing professional talent.
After my opinion column was published May 18, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward invited me to discuss the Youth Civic Liaison Program, a proposal aimed at increasing youth participation in local government. During our conversation, he said he supported the idea.
Alachua County students are performing below grade level, according to Alachua County Library District.
Eight days before the Gainesville City Commission is set to review a proposal denouncing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, a letter from the region's lead homelessness agency suggests passing it could jeopardize the city and county’s access to federal housing funds.
Florida always came to mind for Nicholson when thinking of where she wanted to go. The former Georgia Tech player faced the Gators twice in her last season as a Yellow Jacket. Ranked the No. 16 player in the country, Nicholson took a surprising three-set loss to Xinyi Nong in the round of 32 at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regionals last October.
After spending the past four months in Europe, I expected my summer at home to be very boring.
As Bell begins his tenure in Gainesville, attention turns to the role he could play in shaping the future of Florida athletics. Unlike many university presidents, Bell enters the role with extensive experience overseeing one of college athletics’ most notable programs. During his time at the University of Alabama from 2015 to 2025, the Crimson Tide won three national championships and six SEC championships under football coach Nick Saban, solidifying UA’s athletic department as one of the nation’s best.
Bell’s contract outlines a five-year term, a $2 million base salary and 20 performance metrics used to evaluate his performance, retention and potential contract extension.
In a five-page letter to the Alachua County Commission, a lawyer questioned on behalf of Melrose residents whether the new WildFlowers Music Park violated its temporary use permit.
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