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OPINION: We deserve to be forgotten

By Shirin Khizzar | Sep. 21

It might be hard to imagine daily life without technology, but there was once a time when an embarrassing moment could simply fade away. There was no Instagram story documenting the night, no Snapchat memory resurfacing years later and no public profile for someone to analyze before they met you. Now, anyone can know anything about anyone — or at least anything they’ve chosen to preserve online.

A Tennessee Volunteers mascot stuffed animal sits in the mouth of the Bull Gator statue Wednesday afternoon. The Gators will take on the Vols at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday.

Sports

OPINION: Stop pretending ‘Gator Bait’ is the problem

By Evan Dressel | Sep. 21

We should acknowledge and learn from the history of the phrase, but we shouldn’t let it define the future. As long as the term is used for opposing offenses during a football game, everyone should chant it with pride and joy.

University

Unions fight for better pay for graduate students and faculty

By Erica Dybas | Sep. 21

There’s a $19 million disparity between the pay raise sum asked for by the Graduate Assistants United and UF’s actual Sept. 11 offer, according to PhD student and GAU co-President Hannah Jacobs. The negotiations for higher salaries began in early September with GAU’s proposal for an across-the-board 30% raise to help pay for basic necessities such as food and rent, Jacobs said.

Members of the Florida band wait to walk out onto the field for the halftime show during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Campbell, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

University

‘Gator Bait’ cheer returns to UF football games after 6 years

By Sofia Garcia | Sep. 21

After being retired six years ago for its possible connection to racist imagery, the “Gator Bait” cheer was revived this season to mixed reactions when UF announced its origin was unrelated.

A refs chair sits at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex, Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Gainesville, Fla.

Sports

Former South Carolina standout Sarah Hamner prepared to bolster Florida women’s tennis coaching staff

By Alisa Gershman | Sep. 21

With a strong four years of collegiate play under her belt, Sarah Hamner had intentions of going professional straight out of college. But that dream was cut short when she tore her Achilles this April. Hamner was forced to undergo surgery and reconsider her future in tennis.

A sign for Marshall Rawson stands on the side of the road, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Lawtey, Fla.

Enterprise

Florida House 10 candidate’s past ties to extremist groups draw criticism

By Logan McBride | Sep. 21

An Alachua County Republican running for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives this midterm season is drawing criticism for his ties to a controversial southern group and his attendance at the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. “Unite the Right” protested the planned removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Emancipation Park.

Boulware Springs State Park is located at 3300 SE 15th St. in Gainesville, Fla.

Metro

Gainesville looks to renovate historic Boulware Springs Nature Park

By Grace Larson | Sep. 21

Serena Patel and Marjan Mardanzai walked along the Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail Sept. 13, visiting the spots that “make Gainesville Gainesville.”

Superior Towing, Friday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Metro

Superior Towing has been illegally charging you

By Julia Miller | Sep. 21

Just 39 minutes after Rudy Marquez’s car was towed, Superior Towing handed him a $410 bill. The 20-year-old Santa Fe College computer science junior said he didn’t have enough time or money to walk away unscathed.

From drinks to desserts, Gainesville has a variety of cookie butter treats to try this fall.

The Avenue

Pumpkin spice not your style? Here’s a rating of 5 Gainesville cookie butter concoctions

By Katharine Litman | Sep. 21

This year, I have made it my mission to make cookie butter my fall favorite. So, I spent a week trying five cookie butter treats around Gainesville to answer one question: Is cookie butter the better fall flavor?

The Avenue

Floating Skull Cassettes makes local tunes timeless

By Brandy Sumner | Sep. 21

The label is run entirely by 38-year-old Waylon Thornton, a local musician who’s been playing shows in the Gainesville area since he was 13.

Florida’s Paula Francisco swings her club during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Sports

Gators women’s golf ties for second at Mason Rudolph Women’s Championship

By Bob Sager | Sep. 20

No. 7 Florida women’s golf eyed a second-straight sweep after two rounds of the Mason Rudolph Women’s Championship Saturday, but collapsed Sunday with a plus-7 Round 3 performance.

Sports

Jaguars fall to Broncos in Denver behind poor pass defense

By Curan Ahern | Sep. 20

A Trevor Lawrence interception and a missed 54-yard Jacksonville field goal allowed Denver to compile 17 unanswered points and hold the Jaguars to just three points in the second half.

Florida’s Jack Turner sets up a putt during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Sports

Gators men’s golf ties for fifth at Fighting Illini Collegiate

By Bob Sager | Sep. 20

Florida men’s golf finished in a tie for fifth at the Fighting Illini Collegiate. The No. 1 Gators struggled through the first two rounds but had an incredible finish in the third, shooting 14-under — the lowest of the day at Olympia Fields County Club.

Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III (1) celebrates with tight end Luke Harping (15) and running back Evan Pryor (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Auburn, Ala.

Sports

Florida enters AP Top 25 Poll at No. 21

By Ava DiCecca and Max Bernstein | Sep. 20

After falling just short of the AP Top 25 rankings at the beginning of the college football season and narrowly missing the polls ever since, Florida has entered the Week 4 poll.

Florida defensive lineman DK Kalu (93) sacks Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Auburn, Ala.

Sports

Highs and lows: Florida sees offensive explosion, defensive concerns

By Max Bernstein and Curan Ahern | Sep. 20

In a 44-39 win over Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Florida silenced its doubters. With swirling narratives of whether the Gators would produce a strong showing after beating up on lesser non-conference competition, Florida marched into Auburn, Alabama, and posted 495 total yards and seven sacks.

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) struggles to the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Auburn, Ala.

Sports

Immediate takeaways from Florida's victory at Auburn

By Max Bernstein | Sep. 19

Florida’s first major test of the Jon Sumrall era was administered on Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium. And the Gators passed the exam. Facing SEC rival Auburn on the road for the first time since 2011, Florida never surrendered its lead once, defeating the Tigers 44-39. Once again, the Gators were powered by their elite offensive performance and a reinvigorated pass rush.

Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Auburn, Ala.

Sports

Gators grit out victory in first SEC clash against Auburn

By Ava DiCecca | Sep. 19

Behind the offensive turnaround, the Gators (3-0, 1-0 SEC) topped the Tigers (2-1, 0-1 SEC) 44-39 Saturday evening at Jordan-Hare Stadium to start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2019 and win their first game in Auburn since 1999.

Florida tennis player Kevin Edengren screams in celebration during an NCAA tennis match against Vanderbilt, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Sports

Florida men’s tennis records slow start with sole victory in season opener

By Ethan Feinberg | Sep. 19

The season began on Saturday with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) All-American Championship pre-qualifying rounds hosted by the University of Tulsa.

Sports

Florida vs. Auburn: Live updates

By Riley Orovitz | Sep. 19

Kickoff is set for approximately 7:00 p.m. ET Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. Follow along for live updates.

Technology has changed how people invest, from paper statements to trading apps.

Enterprise

Investing got easier, but fewer young people are doing it

By Jessica Yang | Sep. 19

Today, trading a share of stock is free. Until 1975, it cost a fixed commission set by the New York Stock Exchange. By 2004, it was about $10 at a discount broker, and by 2019, it cost nothing at all across the industry. Yet fewer young people are investing than they were a few years ago.