Sports
DJ Lagway ruled "day-to-day" to start fall camp
By Jeffrey Serber | July 29Florida sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway is "day-to-day" with a lower-body injury, UF head coach Billy Napier said July 29.
COVID-19
Sports
DJ Lagway embraces pressure, shoulders promising Florida football season
By Ava DiCecca | July 29In the eyes of many fans, DJ Lagway’s first year at Florida was nothing short of spectacular. His success and exciting end to Florida’s 2024 season cemented the 19-year-old as the face of the team’s potential and put expectations for the Gators in conversation.
Sports
Donald Trump stamps new NIL executive order weeks after House settlement
By Luke Adragna | July 29President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Saving College Sports July 24, establishing new NIL regulations.
News
UF Hamilton School works toward ‘Oxford-style college’ with new hires, majors and director
By Swasthi Maharaj | July 29Robert Ingram, the new interim director for the UF Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education, wants to mark a new chapter of rapid expansion and academic ambition.
Sports
Florida football junior defensive back Dijon Johnson not to face charges
By Curan Ahern | July 28The Florida State Attorney’s Office will not file charges against UF junior Dijon Johnson following his arrest on May 2.
Sports
DJ Lagway suffers a lower-body injury ahead of fall camp
By Jeffrey Serber | July 28Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is dealing with an undisclosed injury as the Gators head into fall training camp.
Sports
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway named to Maxwell Award watch list
By Nicole Lopez | July 28Florida quarterback DJ Lagway was named to the Maxwell Award watch list Monday, recognizing the most outstanding player in college football.
Opinion
Want to be a part of The Alligator? Join our Fall 2025 staff!
By The Alligator Editorial Board | July 28The Alligator is hiring reporters, editors, photographers, videographers, data journalists and more for the Fall 2025 semester. Join our team!
Metro
‘See Something, Say Something’: Gainesville rally promotes safety ahead of school year
By Candy Fontana-Verde | July 28Organized by People Against Violence Enterprises, the event provided 1,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies to local students, offering families a message of peace before the new school year begins Aug. 11.
Metro
Alachua County family addresses grief in petitioned bill
By Logan McBride | July 28Following his death, Clayton Emerson's family drafted “Clayton’s Law,” which would require toxicology tests for all fatal crashes where negligence is involved, regardless of suspicion.
News
UF employees shocked by full return to work
By Maria Avlonitis | July 28When the University of Florida sent an email to employees July 24 announcing a full return to in-person work, Katherine McGuire said the announcement was so abrupt the whole office had to stop working.
Sports
Former Gators pitcher Hurston Waldrep called up to the bigs
By Adrian Carmona | July 27Former Florida product Hurston Waldrep earned his second MLB call-up Sunday afternoon.
Opinion
Tikka Express: India delivered to Gainesville
By Aidan Ragan | July 26Indian food is a constant craving of mine. It’s wired into my circadian rhythm to the point where some mornings I wake up thinking about naan and a good curry. I go to Tikka Express to satisfy it.
Opinion
Successful emergency response starts with reliable communications
By Jon Olson | July 26I’ve seen firsthand how reliable communications impact response times and critical care. Now amid Florida’s hurricane season, communication is more important than ever.
Sports
Florida lacrosse names Lindsay Epstein as assistant coach
By Nicole Lopez | July 25Florida lacrosse announced Lindsay Epstein as an assistant coach. The Marietta, Georgia native comes to Florida after three seasons as an assistant coach at Fairfield University.
Metro
From east to west, Fie Scoobie has Gainesville pride
By Sydney Johnson | July 25Underneath the glamour of local celebrity Fie Scoobie is Gerald Jones, a 42-year-old Gainesville native who worked for his success in his rap career over the past 25 years.
News
Pepper’s paws and pathogens: How one cat pioneers viral discovery
By Autumn Johnstone | July 25Behind 68-year-old John Lednicky’s Gainesville home lies a vast array of greenery that makes for the perfect place for Pepper, his cat, to prey on smaller mammals. Patrolling his territory, Pepper often leaves rodents on the UF research professor’s door.
News
UF revokes hybrid, remote work arrangements for employees
By Avery Parker and Maria Avlonitis | July 24The University of Florida rescinded its hybrid work agreement for all UF employees in an email Thursday morning.
The Avenue
What ‘Love Island’ isn’t telling you about love
By Isis Snow | July 24“Love Island,” one of the most popular dating shows, sets the standard for fast-paced connection, high-stakes drama and nearly flawless bodies. The program portrays the messy reality of dating but can distort expectations of relationships, identity and intimacy.
The Avenue
Gainesville’s second-ever Miss Florida looks toward Miss America
By Luke Adragna | July 24Neither the jewel-encrusted trim of her white dress nor the kaleidoscope of hues bouncing off her diamond earrings could mask the fear in Miss Gainesville Paris Richardson’s eyes.
