News
Previewing Florida’s potential opponents at the SEC Tournament
By Jeffrey Serber | Mar. 9With an SEC regular-season title secured, No. 5 Florida is shifting its focus to the postseason.
COVID-19
The Avenue
Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events
By Isabel Kraby | Mar. 9Less Than Jake's annual Wake & Bake weekend and the Gainesville Guitar Festival are among this week's music events.
News
Gator Service Dogs hosts first puppy yoga event under new club name
By Caroline Walsh | Mar. 8Around 115 participants overtook the lawn in front of Swamp Head Brewery at 11 a.m. for a puppy yoga event hosted by the Gator Service Dogs club.
News
2 months in: Where the Hamilton School is heading with new director
By Leona Masangkay and Alexa Ryan | Mar. 8In his first interview with The Alligator, Canady spoke on his political experience, words from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on his hiring and the future of the Hamilton School after officially beginning his role Jan. 1.
Metro
Gainesville homeless community calls for change one year into encampment ban
By Maria Arruda | Mar. 8In the first year after the ordinance went into effect, Gainesville residents submitted 109 reports of camping on public property or encampment, according to records obtained by The Alligator.
Sports
Walker’s walk-off single pushes No. 5 Florida over Missouri
By Zach Moore | Mar. 8In front of a rowdy crowd at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, the Gators were in trouble. Down to its last three outs, Florida needed one run to tie things up and look to remain undefeated at home. Up stepped senior Jocelyn Erickson.
Sports
Selena Harris-Miranda excels in Gators gymnastics’ elite night against LSU
By Riley Orovitz | Mar. 8Sunday night brought another top-10 Florida gymnastics matchup, and it carried on the tradition of excellence.
El Caimán
‘It’s up to me to learn more about it’: What does Afro-Latino identity mean for UF students?
By Ariana Badra | Mar. 8Black Latin students reflect on racial identity
Sports
Gators rally in final inning to avoid sweep against High Point
By Adrian Carmona | Mar. 8Down three runs in the final inning, No. 9 Florida needed a miracle to avoid a weekend sweep against High Point.
The Avenue
Whoopi’s brings country music, bar games and late-night snacks to downtown Gainesville
By Aaliyah Evertz | Mar. 8The two-story venue, which opened this spring, offers a different atmosphere from many of the dance and cocktail bars lining the downtown strip.
Sports
Florida women’s golf wins 10th Gators Invitational in 11 seasons
By Colby Kistner | Mar. 8For most of the Gators Invitational, No. 7 Florida was ahead of its competitors.
Metro
Pi Kappa Alpha executive arrested at house party
By Vanessa Norris | Mar. 8After entering the fraternity, the officer reported about 100 people drinking, and bartenders served alcohol without verifying identification.
Sports
Gators drop first series of 2026 against High Point with game two loss
By Adrian Carmona | Mar. 7No. 9 Florida (13-3) succumbed to a 6-2 game two loss to High Point (9-6) Saturday night at Condron Family Ballpark.
News
Florida survives Kentucky’s second-half comeback efforts for regular season finale win
By Jeffrey Serber | Mar. 7Despite the Wildcats’ comeback efforts, No. 5 Florida (25-6,16-2 SEC) prevailed 84-77 over Kentucky (19-12, 10-8 SEC), extending its win streak to 11 games to end the regular season.
Opinion
OPINION: Can book clubs reverse the pandemic literacy gap?
By Sasha Morel | Mar. 7COVID-19 did not simply interrupt schooling; it altered how we read. Remote instruction rewarded efficiency over depth. Faced with shortened periods, screen fatigue and constant digital distractions, students adapted by reading strategically rather than attentively.
Sports
Paskauskas, Houghton lead Gators to crucial SEC road victory
By Sofia Alamo | Mar. 7Gabia Paskauskas delivered when Florida needed her most. After dominating the first set 6-0 before struggling in the second 5-7, No. 26 Paskauskas responded in the third against Ole Miss’ Brooklyn Olson.
Opinion
OPINION: Harry Styles’ new album is a mixed bag
By Alannah Peters | Mar. 7This album is not a casual listening experience. This album demands your full attention.
Metro
Alachua County officials worry property tax bill will affect public services
By Kaitlyn McCormack | Mar. 7Funding for cities and counties across the state may be impacted by a bill that would provide property tax relief to Florida homeowners.
Sports
Florida lacrosse clinches first home victory of season
By Coral Uzgiden | Mar. 7After struggling on their home turf so far this season, Gators lacrosse was itching to leave Donald R. Dizney Stadium with their first win Saturday afternoon.
The Avenue
The Alligator heads to Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival
By Corey Fiske | Mar. 7The genre-defying festival takes place March 19 to 22 at Sunshine Grove, about three hours southeast of Gainesville.
