Sports
Florida bounces back with clutch win over No. 41 Kentucky
By Ethan Feinberg | Feb. 27With two Southeastern Conference losses under their belt, the Gators decided enough was enough.
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No. 4 Florida falls to No. 8 UCLA in 27-run slugfest
By Zach Moore | Feb. 27After a smooth sailing start to the season, it was only a matter of time before the undefeated Gators faced real adversity. And that is what happened on Friday afternoon.
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Informe anual de la UF sobre negocios en América Latina regresa después de 3 años
By Ariana Badra | Feb. 27El informe sobre el Entorno Empresarial de América Latina de la UF, conocido como el LABER, publicó su edición número 24 el 1 de noviembre de 2025, tras una pausa provocada por la pandemia de COVID-19.
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UF adds Western canon-focused courses to general education
By Cameron Countryman | Feb. 27Last year, faculty across Florida reviewed general education catalogs to ensure courses fell in line with a new law targeting perceived left-wing bias in higher education. The law required general education courses not distort historical events or teach “identity politics.” Additionally, humanities courses must include selections from the Western canon.
Metro
Alachua County School Board requests redrawn elementary, high school maps
By Grace Larson | Feb. 27In a meeting lasting over four hours, the board selected its favorite of the maps and requested modifications before a March 3 meeting.
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Inside SwampCon’s drag show cancellation
By Christopher Rodriguez | Feb. 27The organization cited a 2023 Florida bill as the primary cause for the cancellation. The bill restricts university spending of state funds on programs or campus activities that “advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, or promote or engage in political or social activism.”
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Boogie Fland faces former team in primetime matchup
By Jeffrey Serber | Feb. 27On Saturday, Florida’s Boogie Fland will face his old team in Arkansas, coming off one of his strongest offensive efforts for the Gators this season.
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From firefighting to baby-clothes sales, TeensWork program trains Alachua students
By Grace Larson | Feb. 27The six-week program provides students from seventh to 11th grade the opportunity to intern with local businesses around Gainesville. The goal is to provide students with the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce.
Sports
No. 4 Florida dominates East Texas A&M in game two of Judi Garman Classic
By Zach Moore | Feb. 27The explosive opening frame fueled No. 4 Florida’s (21-0) domination over East Texas A&M (5-13) on Thursday night at Anderson Family Field. Thursday marked the first time the two programs have met on the diamond.
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Florida hockey falls to FAU after costly third period
By Nicole Scura | Feb. 27The Florida Ice Hockey Club opened the College Hockey South playoffs with a 7-4 loss against the Florida Atlantic University Hockey Club on Friday night at the Florida Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs.
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Shumaker shines in homecoming as No. 4 Florida defeats California
By Zach Moore | Feb. 26A homecoming is special for any player, but performing well makes it even sweeter. For sophomore Taylor Shumaker, that was certainly the case Thursday night.
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Florida shines in home finale upset of No. 19 Ole Miss
By Isis Snow | Feb. 26Gator fans stood and applauded for Liv McGill after she broke Florida’s 25-year-long single-season scoring record.
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Florida women’s tennis cruises to road victory over Arkansas
By Sofia Alamo | Feb. 26After just five months as a Gator, freshman Brooke Black continues to prove her talent on the court.
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Florida bill would cap out-of-state enrollment at top public universities
By Alexa Ryan | Feb. 26A bill, which passed its final Florida House committee Feb. 26, would require at least 95% of new full-time, first-time college students enrolled at each of Florida’s four preeminent state research schools — including UF — to be Florida residents starting in 2030, based on an average across three years. The bill’s next step is a full floor vote in the House.
Sports
Florida continues to build bullpen lineup ahead of Miami series
By Adrian Carmona | Feb. 26Outside of Florida’s big three of junior Liam Peterson and sophomores Aidan King and Cooper Walls, the Gators are still building a reliable bullpen rotation.
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Early-season challenge awaits Florida softball at Judi Garman Classic
By Zach Moore | Feb. 26After a remarkable start to the season, the Gators face their toughest stretch yet this weekend at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, California.
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ACPS hosts meetings at schools proposed for closure
By Grace Larson | Feb. 25The district provided updated maps Wednesday. While the new maps further distinguish zoning for certain neighborhoods, they offer little change to proposed closures.
Sports
Lawson’s career night propels No. 10 Gators to midweek sweep over FIU
By Adrian Carmona | Feb. 25Gators sophomore shortstop Brendan Lawson logged a career-high 6 RBI’s to uplift No. 10 Florida to a midweek sweep over the FIU Panthers.
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Florida’s late-game burst against Texas leads to eighth straight win
By Jeffrey Serber | Feb. 25As a result of the late-game run, No. 7 Florida (22-6, 13-2 SEC) cruised to an 84-71 win over Texas (17-11, 8-7 SEC), marking Florida’s eighth-straight win and seventh straight on the road.
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Florida lacrosse breezes by Stetson to secure third win of the season
By Coral Uzgiden | Feb. 25No. 10 Florida (3-1, 0-0 SEC) topped Stetson (0-3, 0-0 ASC) 24-8 in DeLand, Florida, Wednesday night to clinch its third win of the season. The Gators came out firing and refused to let up with even more firepower coming off the bench in the second half.
