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Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) runs with the ball during a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Sports

How Florida can bounce back against Ole Miss

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 14

Immediately after their lackluster performance against Kentucky, the Florida Gators look to stun No. 7 Ole Miss on the road.

Florida's Me'Arah O'Neal (8) defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against Jacksonville, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Freshman Nyadieng Yiech dominates off the bench in win over Samford

By Brooke Bastedo | Nov. 13

Following a 38-point performance against Chattanooga, sophomore guard Liv McGill was scoreless in the first quarter of the game. Florida relied on junior Laila Reynolds and freshman Nyadieng Yiech, who came off the bench to score 18 points.

Protestors of the death penalty sit outside Florida State Prison in opposition to the execution of Bryan Frederick Jennings. Jennings was executed in Raiford on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

Metro

Brevard man executed for rape and murder of 6-year-old

By Alexa Ryan | Nov. 13

At 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, the state executed 66-year-old Bryan Jennings for the murder of a 6-year-old Brevard County girl in 1979.

Citizens Field is seen during a game between the Eastside Rams and Newberry Panthers on Oct. 14, 2021.

Metro

City, school board consider renovating high school football field

By Logan McBride | Nov. 13

For nearly 80 years, Citizens Field has served as the epicenter of Gainesville’s high school sports — yet it’s gone two decades without renovations. That might change as the city and school board consider giving the field a makeover.

Sports

Gators softball recruits make Florida commitment official

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 13

The Gators tote the No. 2 ranked signing class in the nation.

The Florida Gators volleyball team lost its third straight match and have just one more regular season match before conference tournament play begins.

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Florida falls to No. 6 Texas A&M in final home SEC match

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 12

The Gators couldn’t close out a 22-17 lead in set three.

One of the Milton Lewis Young Marines holds a small flag during the Veterans Day event at the Historic Evergreen Cemetery.

Metro

Alachua County Veterans Day Celebration honors local heroes

By Emily Moreno | Nov. 12

Alachua County hosted its annual Veterans Day Celebration Tuesday morning, bringing community members together to honor and thank those who served in the military.

Defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) has played just one game this season and could suit up for the first time since the Gators played Louisiana State on Sept. 13.

Sports

Gators DL Caleb Banks might return against Ole Miss

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 12

Caleb Banks has been out since the Gators’ loss to Louisiana State on Sept. 13 but could play against Ole Miss on Saturday.

Florida Gators setter Taylor Parks (20) sets the ball during a NCAA Volleyball match on Friday, November 07, 2025.

Sports

Texas takeaways: Florida volleyball's consistency issues continue

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 12

The Gators have existing issues that must be addressed in its final two regular season matches

Head coach Samantha Bohon during her introductory press conference May 16, 2022. Photo provided by the UAA // Chloe Hyde.

Sports

Florida soccer fires head coach Samantha Bohon

By Adrian Carmona | Nov. 12

Bohon just completed her fourth year as the program’s head coach, accumulating an 18-34-18 overall record, including a 5-23-12 record in Southeastern Conference play.

Florida head coach Billy Gonzales during warmups before a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Sports

Gators focused on themselves amid looming speculation around Lane Kiffin

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 12

The Ole Miss coach is the favorite to take over the Florida vacancy if he chooses to leave

RockGNV was founded in Fall 2025 to support Gainesville musicians and create community.

The Avenue

RockGNV looks to foster growth within the local music scene

By Isabel Kraby | Nov. 12

Luc NeJame got his first taste of the Gainesville rock scene at “Overload,” a punk show curated by a few UF seniors determined to keep the music community alive.

During the Florida Gators Mens Tennis match game vs the Arkansas Razorbacks. Photo by Ryan Friedenberg

Sports

Jeremy Jin took the crown at the ITA Masters over the weekend

By Hunter DeLauder | Nov. 12

Junior Jeremy Jin became the third Gator to secure his spot in the NCAA Tournament later this month after winning the ITA Conference Masters Championships over the weekend.

Samba Brazilian Kitchen is seen on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025

Metro

Enquanto o Brasil enfrenta as maiores tarifas Americanas, um restaurante em Gainesville tenta se adaptar

By Maria Arruda | Nov. 12

Ouvir português nas ruas de Haile Plantation pode não ser comum, mas um restaurante na esquina do Haile Village Center toca clássicos brasileiros suavemente em suas caixas de som.

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Mini crossword for Nov. 12, 2025

By Rohit Paranjape | Nov. 12

Play The Alligator's original mini crossword.

Gators guard Boogie Fland shoots a free throw against the Florida State Seminoles at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

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Gators escape potential upset in scrappy matchup against Florida State

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 11

After a 14-2 run in the second half that gave the Gators a 66-57 lead, Florida (2-1) escaped a potential upset against the Seminoles (2-1) en route to a 78-76 victory.

Florida guard Liv McGill (23) dribbles during a NCAA college basketball game against Chattanooga, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Sports

Liv McGill named SEC Player of the week after record-breaking start

By Isis Snow | Nov. 11

Liv McGill is off to a record-breaking start and tallied 64 points, 17 rebounds, 19 assists and 12 steals in the Gators' first two games.

The Avenue

Gnomes of Neptune cultivates counterculture in Gainesville

By Christopher Rodriguez | Nov. 11

Surrounded by pedal boards next to potting soil, a bong made out of a yam and full faces of goth makeup peering back from the crowd, the Gnomes of Neptune took the stage at a local house show.

Florida Gators infielder Cade Kurland (4) sprints to first base in a baseball game against the Air Force Academy in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Sports

Three UF baseball players who impressed in the fall

By Daniela Ortiz | Nov. 11

While roster decisions remain months away, several Gators baseball players produced notable performances during fall ball.

Gainesville voters decided to return control of GRU to the City Commission, dissolving the state-appointed GRU Authority.

Metro

GRU authority fights to retain control over utilities following election

By Alexa Ryan | Nov. 11

After a long-awaited special election on Nov. 4, three-fourths of Gainesville voters chose to return power over Gainesville Regional Utilities from the state to the city. But for now, nothing will change.