News
From student to major — Meet Santa Fe’s new police chief
By Leona Masangkay | Sep. 30There’s a new chief in town for the Santa Fe Police Department, but his name is far from unknown.
COVID-19
El Caimán
Pulseras de semillas de açaí e ilustraciones animadas: Destacando a 3 artistas locales por el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
By Isabel Kraby | Sep. 30Desde creadores que se especializan en vibrante arte digital hasta joyería indígena, aquí hay tres artistas locales a quienes seguir durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, que se extiende hasta el 15 de octubre.
El Caimán
Arrestos de ICE en Alachua no se detienen: 20 arrestados en menos de un mes
By Sofia Alamo and Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Sep. 30Se han registrado veinte arrestos de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas en el condado de Alachua desde el 31 de agosto, cuando El Caimán último reportó sobre el tema.
El Caimán
Update on ICE activity in Alachua County: 20 arrests so far this month
By Sofia Alamo and Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Sep. 30U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained 20 people in Alachua County since Aug. 31, when The Alligator last reported on the issue.
The Avenue
Açai seed bracelets and animated illustrations: Spotlighting 3 local artists for Hispanic Heritage Month
By Isabel Kraby | Sep. 30From creators who specialize in vibrant digital art to Native American jewelry, here are three local artists to check out during Hispanic Heritage Month, which lasts through Oct. 15.
Opinion
I’m Mexican American. This is how ICE has impacted my life.
By JP Dishinger | Sep. 30My grandfather told me I should carry my papers — just in case.
Sports
Thomas Haugh embraces position change ahead of upcoming season
By Jeffrey Serber | Sep. 30Following an impressive sophomore season, Gators junior forward Thomas Haugh's expectations are higher than they've ever been. On top of now being an everyday starter, Haugh will navigate moving from the four to the wing, creating a new look offense for Florida basketball.
News
Mini crossword for Sept. 30, 2025
By Rohit Paranjape | Sep. 30Play The Alligator's original mini crossword.
News
Just over 6,000 students vote on first day of mostly uncontested SG elections
By Alligator Staff report | Sep. 29Only one Student Government party entered the Fall 2025 election. But UF students still lined up at the Reitz Student Union, Norman Education Library and other campus polling locations to cast their ballots in races that are largely uncontested.
Sports
Florida women’s tennis wraps up play at the ITA All-American Championships
By Nicole Lopez | Sep. 29Florida women’s tennis wrapped up play on Saturday at the ITA Women’s All-American Championships in Cary, North Carolina. The Gators were represented by five athletes in the first tournament of the fall season, with two athletes qualifying for the singles main draw.
Sports
Florida’s Bedford Cup run cut short following Francesco Cordova’s retirement
By Hunter DeLauder | Sep. 29In the midst of the ITA All-American Championships wrapping up Sunday, the annual Bedford Cup was up for grabs in Tallahassee, Florida, over the weekend. The Gators sent two players to compete: junior Kevin Edengren and sophomore Francesco Cordova, who both competed in singles and doubles.
Sports
Henry Jefferson and Tanapatt Nirundorn highlight Gators’ performance at ITA All-American Championships
By Hunter DeLauder | Sep. 29Gators Henry Jefferson and Tanapatt Nirundorn dominated in the doubles at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, across Sept. 22-28.
News
Gov. Ron DeSantis visited UF Monday morning. Here’s what to know.
By Swasthi Maharaj and Maria Arruda | Sep. 29Gov. Ron DeSantis commended UF’s accomplishments and Florida’s success in higher education, earning praise from university and state officials alike, at a Monday morning news conference on campus.
Sports
UF hockey evens series with victory over South Carolina
By Daniela Ortiz | Sep. 29The Florida Gators (4-2) erupted for four goals in the final period to cruise past the Gamecocks (2-3), claiming a 6-2 victory at Flight Adventure Park in Irmo, South Carolina.
Metro
Third Annual Waldo Homecoming rallies community in spite of rain
By Teia Williams | Sep. 29Growing up, Julie Stokes remembers crossing Kennard Street to enter a wonderland of live music, food and endless booths and vendors.
Sports
Florida flexes depth and grit in conference victory against Alabama
By Isis Snow | Sep. 29After a back-and-forth battle full of momentum swings, Florida (5-5) emerged with a 3-1 victory over Alabama (8-4) Sunday night at the Exactech Arena in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
Sports
Top NFL agent finds his niche in signing former Gators
By Luke Adragna | Sep. 29Jonathan Perzley has signed hundreds of athletes during his career, far more former Gators than anyone in the business, and he currently represents 56 players in the league. That’s over 3% of all NFL players.
Sports
Tatum O’Coyne celebrates tiny victories on journey back from ACL tear
By Adrian Carmona | Sep. 29On Aug. 3, 2024, Tatum’s soccer career took a sharp detour during an exhibition match against the South Florida Bulls.
Sports
Jordyn Byrd breaks free from the sidelines to take Florida volleyball by storm
By Ava DiCecca | Sep. 29Jordyn Byrd assumed a dominant role for the Gators, establishing herself as the team’s go-to pin hitter on the outside.
Opinion
UF shut down its last satire magazine in the ‘60s. We need another one.
By Dylan Santana | Sep. 29A university that can’t take a joke has a bigger problem than the joke itself.
