Being a freshman for a prestigious powerhouse like Florida softball is a tall task. But, Leah Stevens hasn’t let that affect her early in her Gator career.
From the leadoff spot, your usual job is to reach base by any means possible to set up for the power hitters behind you. But when you’re Taylor Shumaker, sometimes you can do it all yourself. The sophomore recorded her first multi-home run game Friday since May 17, 2025.
Florida’s gymnasts stand among the best in the nation, pulling together a team that triumphs. But the Gators, like any other team, are imperfect. Highs and lows do not define them, but they can definitely facilitate improvement.
University Police Department temporarily restricted access to the area out of caution to inspect the bag.
Through the first three meets of 2026, the freshman trio of Temoso Masikane, Luke Stradley and Nicolas Crosswhite have proven that Florida’s prowess on the runway isn’t going anywhere any time soon.
No. 12 Florida travels to Ole Miss, looking to grab its first win in Oxford since 2016 and to extend its SEC road winning streak to six games.
A crowd of around 40 people gathered by a bench to watch 20 members of UF’s Lettuce Club, including Rodriguez Perez, compete in a lettuce eating competition. Many watched with their own pieces of lettuce in hand, and some even gripped personal bottles of dressing to complement the leafy greens
The Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved a Gainesville Regional Utilities authority board resolution granting its CEO and Chief Financial Officer the power to carry out financial negotiations at a Thursday meeting.
On Wednesday night, UF’s Center for Latin American Studies hosted a screening and discussion of letters sent to and from Cuba after the 1959 revolution — exploring the fragile communication channels connecting Cubans on the island and in Florida.
“This is one of those Gainesville stories that’s just been hiding in plain sight,” said Mark Enting, the 59-year-old President and CEO of the Myers & Briggs Foundation.
Mississippi fans mimicked Florida’s rival, FSU, shouting the Seminoles' war chant during every Gator free-throw attempt. But the effort was in vain. Florida (16-12, 4-9 SEC) secured the win over Mississippi State (18-9, 5-8) 71-56 in its first conference win on the road at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi.
With local control back in the hands of Gainesville residents, there’s now an opportunity to advocate for cleaner, more affordable energy by encouraging the city to eliminate the possibility of any new gas plants and instead invest in renewable energy.
Another local LARP group, Gainesville by Night, hosts games featuring vampires, werewolves and mages in an alternate Gainesville universe.
The CEO and CFO hold full authority to control its bond issues as long as they get board approval.
Snapchat also reported five other accounts linked to Eliot-Gaines.
Senior outfielder Blake Cyr, senior catcher Cole Stanford and freshman outfielder Cash Strayer went yard as Florida (4-1) downed the Stetson Hatters (0-5) 9-3 at Condron Ballpark.
About 50 community members gathered at Westwood Middle School for the district’s final community input meeting Wednesday.
In the gubernatorial primary, a divisive, confrontational campaign style does more than energize voters; it tests the party’s internal cohesion.
The five dingers were plenty as No. 4 cruised to a run-rule victory over North Florida 10-0 at Dusty Rhodes Field at Harmon Stadium. Florida outscored UNF 17-3 over the two-game stretch.
The sun shined on the No. 12/10 Gators (1-1, 0-0 Big 12), as they traveled back home to Donald R. Disney Stadium to host an exhibition match against Scotland on Wednesday. Florida topped Scotland (1-1) 19-8, with elite performances by senior attacker Ava Tighe and sophomore midfielder Ryann Frechette each logging a team-leading four-goal haul.
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