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Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier during a football game between the Louisiana State Tigers and the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

After USF spit ejection, Brendan Bett returns against LSU

By Curan Ahern | Sep. 15

In college football, punishments can come for a slew of reasons and range from fines to suspensions. When Florida redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting on USF junior offensive lineman Cole Skinner, head coach Billy Napier looked for remorse, kept the discipline internal and allowed Bett to continue play in UF’s third game of the season.

Florida's club hockey team plays at an ice rink 90 minutes away, in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS

The UF club ice hockey team has secured a national championship — but not a rink

By Daniela Ortiz | Sep. 15

UF's ice hockey team rolls back into town late into the night after games at their home rink — 90 minutes away, in Jacksonville. Some players are trying to make a local rink a reality.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws the ball during a football game between the Louisiana State Tigers and the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida’s season murky after DJ Lagway’s career-worst performance

By Max Bernstein | Sep. 15

Gators quarterback DJ Lagway threw a career-worst at this week's match-up with the Louisiana State Tigers.

NEWS

Mini crossword for Sept. 15, 2025

By Rohit Paranjape | Sep. 15

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Florida Gators outside hitter Aniya Madkin (9) celebrates a point during a volleyball match against the Baylor Bears at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sunday, September 14, 2024.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Aniya Madkin has season-high performance in five-set victory over Baylor

By Isis Snow | Sep. 14

Gators volleyball defeated the Baylor Bears in five sets behind a career-high performance from Aniya Madkin.

NEWS

Mini crossword for Sept. 14, 2025

By Rohit Paranjape | Sep. 14

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Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) and head coach Billy Napier talk during warmups before a football game between the Louisiana State Tigers and the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Lagway struggles, tosses five interceptions in loss to Louisiana State

By Curan Ahern | Sep. 14

The Florida Gators (1-2) fell to the No. 3 LSU Tigers (3-0) after a five-interception performance by DJ Lagway.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier during warmups before a football game between the South Florida Bulls and the Florida Gators on Sept. 6, 2025, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida vs. Louisiana State: Live updates

By Luke Adragna | Sep. 13

The Florida Gators (1-1) face off against the No. 3 Louisiana State Tigers (2-0) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) touches the gator at the end of Gatorwalk before a football game between the South Florida Bulls and the Florida Gators on Sept. 6, 2025, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Veteran-led Florida defense prepares for Heisman candidate Garrett Nussmeier

By Max Bernstein | Sep. 13

Down 11 points with less than a minute remaining, Garrett Nussmeier took a shotgun snap and dropped back. It was 3rd-and-6, and the Tigers desperately needed a first down to stay alive.

NEWS

Mini crossword for Sept. 13, 2025

By Rohit Paranjape | Sep. 13

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OPINION | COLUMNS

College Friend with Alejandra

By Alejandra Agustin | Sep. 12

I don’t know you. But I want to give you advice.

NEWS

Mini crossword for Sept. 12, 2025

By Rohit Paranjape | Sep. 12

Charlotte McClure (8) dribbles past an Arkansas defender during the Gators’ match at Donald R. Dizney Stadium in Gainesville on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators soccer’s comeback falls short against No. 9 Razorbacks in SEC opener

By Adrian Carmona | Sep. 11

Florida soccer dropped its second match in a row while hosting the No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks. Despite a late comeback, Arkansas scathed by with the victory.

OPINION | COLUMNS

When a child goes missing, the community becomes the search party

By Sonaiya Brown | Sep. 11

The news that two missing Florida brothers were found safe in Georgia, just days after an Amber Alert was issued, is a resounding testament to a system that works.

NEWS

Mini crossword for Sept. 11, 2025

By Rohit Paranjape | Sep. 11

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NEWS

Mini crossword for Sept. 10, 2025

By Rohit Paranjape | Sep. 10

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Florida Gators middle blocker Alec Rothe (25) and outside hitter Lauren Harden (24) stand during the lineup announcement before a volleyball match against PVK Olymp Praha of the Czech Republic, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball upset by North Carolina in SEC-ACC Challenge

By Ava DiCecca | Sep. 9

The No. 11 Gators suffered their first loss since opening weekend. No. 25 North Carolina upset Florida in swift fashion.

Government agencies are watching immigrants’ social media more closely, a decision that makes many nervous.

SPANISH

La revisión de redes sociales ahora forma parte del proceso de solicitud de visa

By Sofia Alamo | Sep. 9

La vigilancia de redes sociales ahora es un asunto de seguridad nacional.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Our goal should be dignity for the people and the environment

By Gracie Adams | Sep. 9

Alligator Alcatraz, Florida’s contested new immigration detention center, is set to be empty within days. The facility, built in the middle of the Florida Everglade, has been the subject of at least three lawsuits since construction began.

Conflicting research regarding Diet Coke’s health effects has stirred public discourse.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Is your diet coke addiction really killing you?

By Lara Caglayan | Sep. 9

I think we have all heard that aspartame, the sweetener in many diet sodas, has been found to cause cancer. Every time I order a sweet, crispy Diet Coke, my mom gives me that look and a mini lecture. But what if I told you the cancer risk of aspartame has been vastly exaggerated?

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