Rezoning controversy in Alachua County Public Schools, explained
By Lauren Brensel | Mar. 9, 2023To the dismay of some parents, Alachua County Public Schools will rezone four of its 22 public elementary schools by August to balance enrollment.
To the dismay of some parents, Alachua County Public Schools will rezone four of its 22 public elementary schools by August to balance enrollment.
Laura Rosenbury, the first female dean of the UF Levin College of Law, will leave the university in July to become the president of Barnard College, UF announced Thursday morning.
The Florida Gators (16-15, 9-9 SEC) start postseason play in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (20-11, 8-10 SEC). The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. and will be held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
The No. 8 Florida Gators (15-3) defeated the Central Florida Knights (10-13) 3-0 Wednesday night in Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
Florida men’s and women’s diving teams had nine athletes compete at the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Region B Diving Zones at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center. Only five divers are heading to the NCAA Championships.
A long grand slam to right field — Caglianone’s 11th of the season – tied a bow on the 12-3 No. 6 Florida Gators’ 11-0 mercy rule win against the 7-6 Florida Atlantic Owls Wednesday night at Condron Ballpark.
Besides validating the Spring SG election results and hearing the speeches of outgoing senators, the chamber passed six pieces of legislation during the four-and-a-half-hour March 7 meeting.
Nine Gators, including Richardson, traveled to Indianapolis to participate in the combine. Seven Florida football players took part in the physical testing, while linebacker Ventrell Miller and offensive tackle Richard Gouraige sat out due to injury.
The Florida Gators (11-3) defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls (7-5) 18-11 Tuesday night at Condron Ballpark in Florida’s highest-scoring game of the season. The teams combined for 29 runs on 25 hits.
Survivor: Florida, a two-day competition, is an ambitious challenge of wits and strength — both physical and mental — proved to leave only one survivor. Any member of the UF student body, graduate or undergraduate, was able to apply and audition to be placed in one of the opposing tribes, named Yasa or Saku.
Florida graduate student forward Colin Castleton and freshman guard Riley Kugel represented the Gators on Monday’s Southeastern Conference postseason awards lists. Castleton also garnered recognition from USA Today’s postseason awards.
Jessica Vosk came to the Phillips Center Thursday night to perform Broadway hits, medleys and songs from movies such as “The Wizard of Oz.” It was the ninth stop on her tour which runs from Jan. 25 to March 26. In addition to the performance on stage, she also walked around the audience and spoke to them about her life, making the experience even more interactive.
A Gainesville man was put into custody after he allegedly tried to coerce a homeless woman into having sex with him for money.
More than 12,400 students voted in Student Government elections Feb. 28 and March 1, resulting in a Gator Party executive ticket win and Change Party Senate majority.
Surfing in a landlocked city comes with challenges, but UF Surf has taken on this obstacle for nearly 45 years. With about 200 members, the club lies somewhere between a competitive UF Rec Sports club team and a social club known for throwing legendary parties.
College students are using marijuana at historically high levels, according to a 2021 study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. A significant portion — 44% — of college students reported using marijuana in 2020, compared to 38% in 2015, the study said.
The city’s short-lived reinstatement of its K-9 unit ended Friday after it was pulled due to community concerns and demands for transparency.
UF reported a steady increase of patients diagnosed with gender dysphoria or who received gender-affirming care at UF Health since 2018, according to an audit requested by the governor’s office and obtained by The Alligator.
The Gator Marching Band is traveling Ireland during Spring break to perform in St. Patrick's Day festivities.
Assistant Sports Editor Jackson Reyes sits down with former Florida defensive tackle Zachary Carter.