When Ross heard of a new housing development proposed off U.S. Highway 441 – adjacent to Paynes Prairie – the 75-year-old was concerned about the potential environmental impacts of the project.
Nearly one in five adults in Alachua County can’t read well enough to navigate daily life – part of a rising tide of illiteracy that has quietly surged across the country in recent years.
As UF’s third presidential search in three years looms, one word has become ubiquitous: politics.
After three years on the University of Florida campus, SweetBerries Eatery and Frozen Custard in Newell Hall closed its doors on April 29. The Paper Bag, a sandwich deli, will provide a new menu for students to enjoy as they fuel up between studying and classes in its place.
Consumerism remains a dominant force in society. Buying things has become a key part of modern culture, often seen as a way to express identity and status. But a new TikTok trend encourages users to pause and think before they buy.
The UF Board of Trustees said it will consider increasing out-of-state students’ tuition by 10%. If approved, the new costs will go into effect in Fall 2025.
Alachua County Commissioners voted to delay decisions on an East Gainesville housing project and a new animal resources facility at a meeting Tuesday.
After four years and over a thousand adoptions, Feeline Good Cat Café had just 11 cats left before it closed its doors on June 21.
Throughout Cynthia Chesnut Park, laughter and conversation echoed through the trees as Gainesville residents gathered for “Tha Cookout” Sunday afternoon. The event marked not only a tribute to Juneteenth but an opportunity to honor Black fatherhood and strengthen community ties.
As attendees were ushered into Bo Diddley Plaza Saturday afternoon, they were met with live music, food and family-oriented fun to continue Gainesville’s month-long Juneteenth celebration.
UF Health Jacksonville has unveiled its first mobile stroke unit. With its telemedicine equipment, paramedics can connect to stroke neurologists in real time.
Many University of Florida students walk through the halls of Smathers Library without realizing they are just steps away from one of the most important collections in the United States focused on Latin America and the Caribbean.
In the midst of ICE raids, student visa revocations and international unease, UF's immigrant community is facing another hostile measure. A travel ban issued on 12 countries by President Donald Trump directly impacts international students and their families.
Students scramble as off-campus apartment leases end July 31, while classes and exams continue through Aug. 8. What students call "homeless week" creates a dent in their summer routines.
The search for the University of Florida’s next president continues amid twists and turns in an increasingly heated political climate. As some see Ono's rejection as a victory or loss, students, faculty and staff are wondering what's next.
LJ McCray signed his letter of intent to the Florida Gators football team Wednesday evening.
When asked to describe Celeste Forte, Florida head coach Amanda O’Leary characterized her as a competitor, a hard worker and a great teammate and person.
Four Florida gymnasts participated in the 2025 Gators Experience in the Dominican Republic.
Florida catcher Brody Donay was selected in the 17th round of the 2025 MLB Draft.
Gator catcher Luke Heyman was selected by the Seattle Mariners with the No. 422 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.
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