The 2027 season marks McKissock's second with the team. She played a critical role in the team’s victory at the franchise’s first Major League Volleyball Championship in 2025. This past season, McKissock played for the Atlanta Vibe, accumulating 152 digs and 2.34 digs per set across 65 sets played.
This is the aroma of Morning Brew, the brewery’s new coffee venture that soft-launched earlier last month. Its grand opening is set to take place Aug. 8 as the brewery celebrates its ninth anniversary. The soft launch provides a window for the brewery to fine-tune the cafe, train the staff and smooth out any wrinkles in their systems.
Her first independent single, “Farmhouse,” is set to release July 10. The song is about her dream of getting married and moving to a farm.
Dawg is a silver rooster with a loud crowing — loud enough to be heard over the sound of the fire station's alarms. While he may look lost and aimlessly wandering around, Dawg knows exactly where he is and what he’s doing.
As the nation celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, local leaders and community advocates reflect not only on the nation’s past, but also on the future of policymaking and advocacy in their communities.
The Alachua County Democratic Party held its Florida House of Representatives District 21 candidate forum Thursday ahead of the Aug. 18 primary elections.
It’s a bright, sunny day. What do you do? You could take the ever-popular float down one of the numerous springs near Gainesville; it can be a refreshing and relaxing experience. Or you could visit the crowd-pleasing Paynes Prairie, brimming with wildlife like bison, horses and alligators.
The Florida Department of Education released school and district grades Wednesday. Alachua County Public Schools maintained its overall B rating, and 13 schools exhibited a change in grades.
The University of Florida released season student tickets earlier this year at a price about 50% higher than the previous year’s. Coming out to a $376.25 total, including fees, the elevated price has raised concerns among students about whether the season ticket package is worth the cost.
The event was held at the gym’s main center to celebrate the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary with patriotic displays, military tributes and the unveiling of a large eagle sculpture.
Many Latinos today are well aware of the stigmatizing “no sabo kid” stereotype, a label attached to Hispanic individuals who aren’t fluent in Spanish. The phrase has long carried a patronizing edge within first- and second-generation Hispanic communities — and Gainesville is no exception.
Former Gator Alijah Martin signs a two-year, $4.8 million contract, returning to the Toronto Raptors, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Condon became the third Gator to represent their nation's senior basketball team while at Florida, following Andrew Nembhard, who participated in the 2019 FIBA World Cup for Canada, and Mike Rosario, who was called up to Puerto Rico’s team for the 2012 Centrobasket tournament.
The Florida Board of Governors voted Wednesday at a special meeting to confirm Stuart Bell as UF’s next president, ending several months of uncertainty for the university.
The right-handed hitter put together a dominant freshman campaign, batting .500 with 23 home runs, 18 doubles and 110 RBIs in 58 games. His performance earned him 2026 NJCAA First Team All-America honors.
The rising costs of law school, coupled with the One Big Beautiful Bill’s limits on graduate student loan borrowing, have caused massive anxiety among students.
As Pride Month celebrates LGBTQ+ identity, visibility and history, many Gainesville residents say University Club — affectionately called UC — remains one of the city's most important spaces for connection, acceptance and community.
Although the Gators believe Aberdeen should have no issues with getting his waiver approved, here’s what UF would look like with and without its projected starting shooting guard:
The thought of a vacation starts with preparing. Passports, tickets and packing bring stress, but the idea of sipping a cold drink on the beach makes it all worth it. But recent financial concerns are leading many to cancel summer vacations, making staycations more popular than ever.
Bomb detection dogs Bailey and Libby traded their usual collars for birthday bandannas and headbands as the four-legged members of UF Police Department celebrated their special day on Tuesday.
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