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Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) looks for an open receiver during the first half at Shields–Watkins Field at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Questions continue to loom following Florida’s overtime loss to No. 11 Tennessee

By Chandler Hawkes | Oct. 14

The Florida Gators football team left much to be desired after a wire-to-wire overtime loss to No. 11 Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday. Nevertheless, the path to bowl eligibility seems viable for the Gators. But their fate could fall in the hands of true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway moving forward.

Florida midfielder Josie Hahn (15) looks for an open teammate during the Gators’ game against Old Dominion on March 23, 2024.

SPORTS | FEATURES

Florida lacrosse set for conference realignment as expectations remain high

By Jackson Colding | Oct. 14

The Florida Gators lacrosse team is keeping the same high expectations it has going into every season, however, a new challenge awaits as UF will be switching to the Big 12 in 2025.

Following recent hurricanes on the Gulf Coast, University of Florida faculty weigh in on the administration’s response and how it affects life on campus. | Tras los recientes huracanes en la Costa del Golfo, los profesores de la Universidad de Florida opinan sobre la respuesta de la administración y cómo afecta a la vida en el campus.

NEWS | CAMPUS

‘It’s a balancing act’: faculty weigh in on UF’s hurricane response

By Annie Wang | Oct. 14

UF faculty have adjusted class schedules and helped the university navigate its hurricane response.

Gainesville residents were offered free sandbags in preparation for Hurricane Milton on Oct. 8, 2024.

ENVIRONMENT | ENTERPRISE

Alachua County weathers two hurricanes in two weeks, resumes recovery

By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Oct. 14

The short-lived reprieve from Hurricane Helene came to a sudden stop when Milton swept through Alachua County. The hurricane ended hopes for a return to normalcy, forcing students and locals into a second scramble before the approaching storm.

GRACE Marketplace homeless shelter experiences flooding after Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, 2024.

THE AVENUE

GRACE Marketplace offers a safe haven during Hurricane Milton

By Sabrina Castro | Oct. 14

For those experiencing homelessness in Alachua County, GRACE Marketplace became a sanctuary offering safety from Hurricane Milton as the winds and rain began to bear down.

The Florida soccer team huddles pregame before its match with the Arkansas Razorbacks Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

SPORTS | BLOGS

Florida draws following intense matchup against Georgia on senior night

By Amanda Roman | Oct. 13

It was an intense rivalry matchup between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs, and neither team could seem to put the ball away in the deciding moments of the contest. Florida (4-4-6, 1-3-2 SEC) tied its second match of SEC play against Georgia (6-4-5, 2-2-3 SEC) on senior night at Donald R. Dizney Stadium Sunday.

Freshman outside hitter Kennedy Martin spikes the ball in the Gators' 3-0 win against the Winthrop Eagles Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

SPORTS | BLOGS

South Carolina sweeps No. 19 Florida in upset at O’Connell Center

By Shaine Davison | Oct. 13

South Carolina upset Florida volleyball in a stunning match on Sunday, as the Gators were swept in a 3-0 loss on the afternoon.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man arrested after reportedly assaulting minor in haunted house

By Julia Levi | Oct. 13

A Gainesville man was arrested on suspicion of inappropriately touching a minor.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida goes down to the wire, runs out of gas in overtime loss to No. 8 Tennessee

By Jack Meyer | Oct. 13

The Florida Gators were mere plays away from coming out of Knoxville with a victory for the ages against No. 8 Tennessee. Instead, UF couldn’t hang on in a 23-17 overtime loss following multiple costly miscues throughout the night.

The Florida Gators Football team celebrates a touchdown during the first half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 05, 2024.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida vs Tennessee: Live Updates

By Jack Meyer and Max Tucker | Oct. 12

Follow along here for live updates of today's matchup between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers

Junior running back Montrell Johnson Jr. runs toward the end zone in the Gators' 29-16 win against the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Three keys to success for Gators against No. 8 Vols

Oct. 12

The Florida football program has seemingly had Tennessee’s number since the turn of century. However, Saturday’s game between the Gators and the Volunteers offers a different narrative than the numerous times UF has been favored heading into Knoxville.

Freshman setter Alexis Stucky serves against Virginia Aug. 27, 2022.

SPORTS | BLOGS

Florida defeats Mississippi State in momentum-changing match

By Shaine Davison | Oct. 11

Florida beat Mississippi State on Friday night in front of an ever-energetic Stephen C. O’Connell Center crowd.

Redshirt junior center Kingsley Eguakun hikes the ball to redshirt junior quarterback Graham Mertz in the Gators' 29-16 win against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Know Your Enemy: Tennessee Volunteers

By Max Tucker | Oct. 11

The Florida Gators football team is on the road this week for a matchup against No. 8 Tennessee in Knoxville, where the Volunteers narrowly defeated the Gators 38-33 in their last meeting at Neyland Stadium in 2022. Following its second consecutive victory, the Gators are carrying a bit of momentum into Rocky Top, whereas the Vols will be seeking to bounce back from an unexpected upset loss on the road Saturday to unranked Arkansas.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Despite concerns, AI is a win for education

By Ethan Niser | Oct. 11

For over 40 years, the solution to improving education has been clear. It’s not a secret teaching method or an innovative curriculum, but something much simpler: one-on-one tutoring.

Burgeoning artificial intelligence tools can help discover malignant tumors in women, such as those in breasts and ovaries.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

What’s the newest step in AI? UF researchers say combating breast cancer.

By Natalie Kaufman | Oct. 11

Artificial intelligence is helping UF Health doctors detect tumors and prescribe tailored treatments.

University of Florida soccer player Lena Bailey (29) chases down the ball from University of Central Florida’s Taylor Jacobson (2) in Gainesville, Florida, on Aug. 24, 2024.

SPORTS | BLOGS

Florida allows two late goals in road loss to South Carolina

By Amanda Roman | Oct. 10

Despite an encouraging victory against No. 22 Texas Friday, the Florida soccer team lost its third SEC match this season on the road against No. 23 South Carolina Thursday..