No. 5 Florida men’s golf is coming into spring play hot. The Gators finished first in their two most recent tournaments as they look to repeat as SEC Champions.
As the Gators lost 34 players to the transfer portal and newly hired coach Jon Sumrall was tasked with bolstering Florida’s roster with new additions, here are five of their top offensive pickups of the 2026 transfer portal cycle.
Students, faculty and community members gathered at Smathers Library Wednesday night for a screening of the “Walking the Cuban Tightrope,” which connects Cuba’s national ideals to the realities of life on the island
Florida grabbed early momentum, but No. 4 Texas took control in the paint and never let go. Turnovers and interior defense proved costly in an 88-68 loss.
About 30 people gathered Wednesday outside for the grand opening of Bowie Pizza as the owner cut the ribbon with enormous scissors.
Beucher created the Resonance Festival to celebrate the rich legacy of Black composers.
Despite wavering community opinions, the Alachua County Commission voted Tuesday to partner with UF on the location for a new animal shelter in Gainesville.
Of all the best tennis players around the world, only 128 are chosen to compete in one of the most renowned tournaments in the sport. Former Gator Ben Shelton had the honor of being selected as one of the players to compete for a chance to hoist the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup.
On Thursday, the board moved forward with an amendment that would stop Florida universities from using the H-1B visa program to hire new employees for the remainder of this year. Public comment is available for two weeks, after which the board will officially vote on the policy.
or Hoyle, progress wasn’t measured in points or reps. Instead, she ran a quieter, far less measurable race — one guided by presence and trust in where her path was leading.
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In 2025, Mike Holloway said Florida track and field “lost our pride.” Through the first two meets of 2026, a large and talented class of newcomers is helping to restore it.
Off its loss to Auburn Saturday, No. 19 Florida was firing on all cylinders Wednesday. Through strong defensive play and improved shooting, the Gators steamrolled South Carolina in Colonial Life Arena.
For UPD, this means ICE can provide training to the department, as outlined in the memorandum of agreement released by ICE in relation to UF.
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No. 19 Florida travels to South Carolina to take on the Gamecocks, looking to grab its third-straight conference road win of the season. "They're dangerous is the way I think about them," Florida head coach Todd Golden said. "They have multiple guys that can really shoot it. They have some really good, talented players."
Alachua County has been in negotiations with UF since 2024 over a UF-owned swath of land near Archer Road that currently houses the IFAS Swine Unit.
The Gators had opened their 2026 season without defeat, overtaking Charleston Southern and Ole Miss. However, that streak and their hopes of punching their ticket to the championship fell short against the only other ranked opponent at the ITA Kickoff Weekend, No. 11 North Carolina State.
For much of the Sea Best Intercollegiate tournament, the Gators were in control. Sitting at the front of the pack, it looked like No. 8 Florida would cruise to its second-straight title at the event. However, Duke made a late push.
UF, in addition to the county, are investing in both community education and smart recycling technologies to help prevent pollution and reduce environmental impact.
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