Florida volleyball defeated Oklahoma on the road in Norman, Oklahoma, for the first time in program history Thursday.
Gators women’s tennis kicked off the ITA All-American Championships with four playing in the late-September tournament.
The North American Veterinary Community welcomed a special visitor to its Gainesville office Wednesday morning. Calvin, a 3-year-old gray French bulldog, strolled around the halls, never shying away from the cameras.
Florida is a busy state this election cycle. Our state has many decisions to make with presidential front-runner Donald Trump being a Florida resident and all eyes on ballot initiatives. But one race that has flown under the national radar could be the most important of all. The U.S. Senate race between incumbent Sen. Rick Scott and former Congresswoman Debbie Murcasel-Powell is not just another race. It’s a battle that could shape the future of Florida politics. Multiple polls show this race to be extremely close, but I believe that this race will be a blowout with Scott coming out victorious.
As of Sept. 16, changes to downtown Gainesville parking are being enforced. The changes have sparked controversy among business owners and citizens alike.
Drawing on her experience from six varsity sports in high school, sophomore forward Lena Bailey’s diverse athletic background provides versatility and drives success for the Florida Gators soccer team.
Senior guard Alijah Martin casually strutted into the Hugh Hathcock Basketball Complex to speak to the media ahead of his first official practice.
The hurricane is expected to make landfall Thursday afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Florida will open its conference slate at home against a top-25 team in Alabama.
UF will close Thursday and reopen Friday due to Hurricane Helene, according to a UF news release. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will be canceled on Thursday.
Florida’s first home SEC match of the season against Tennessee, previously scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m., has been postponed.
Helene is expected to bring strong tropical storm and hurricane-force winds as well as heavy rain and the possibility of tornadoes, according to a Wednesday Santa Fe news release.
The district will assess storm damage after Helene has passed and notify families over the weekend if there will be any impact on the reopening of schools on Monday, ACPS Communications Director Jackie Johnson wrote in an email.
The policy took effect July 1 and aims to enhance school security, but it sparked concern among students and parents about accessibility during emergencies as the school year is in full swing.
Florida is just halfway through the 2024 storm cycle, and peak season still lies ahead. While Gainesville is sheltered inland, residents still have to deal with increased pests and rising costs of disaster coverage.
According to Jen Grice, director of emergency management for Alachua County, rainfall is anticipated to begin Wednesday night, and the county is expected to receive four to six inches of rain by Friday night.
UF’s fall from the No. 1 public university to No. 34 in the Wall Street Journal’s most recent listing shocked students and alumni.
UF dropped to No. 7 among the nation’s public universities, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. In 2024, UF ranked No. 6 among public universities.
The Florida Board of Governors applauded the first cycle of post-tenure review for its productivity and success. According to the board’s Sept. 18 meeting, 91% of reviewed faculty met or exceeded expectations, and 9% of faculty did not meet expectations or were unsatisfactory.
The Florida women’s golf team used a strong opening round to fuel a second straight top-five tournament finish.
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