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ELECTION  |  ENTERPRISE

A voter guide to the six state amendments this election

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Oct. 21

One important and often confusing part of this year’s election cycle is the six constitutional amendments that voters can decide on which require 60% voter approval to pass into law. If approved, these amendments would become a permanent part of Florida’s state constitution and could not be bypassed by any act of legislation. Despite being non-partisan amendments, voters across Florida stand divided on each issue.

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NEWS

The future is now: Jadan Baugh, DJ Lagway shine in much-needed moment

By Max Tucker | Oct. 21

Florida football head coach Billy Napier's job status was in jeopardy two weeks ago. However, stellar performances from Jadan Baugh and DJ Lagway provided hope for the program to ascend sooner rather than later.

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SPORTS  |  BASKETBALL

Todd Golden courting diverse roster ahead of his third season at Florida

By Luke Adragna | Oct. 21

The Gators men’s basketball team’s roster in 2024-25 will feature six internationally based players.

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

Florida dominates doubles Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regionals, secure spot in NCAA Championships

By Carston Handy | Oct. 20

Several Florida Gators made deep runs at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regional Championships, held at the University of Georgia in Athens over the past five days. Fourteen schools from Florida and Georgia competed for NCAA tournament qualification.

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THE AVENUE

Gainesville Orchid Society hosts annual show at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

By Juliana DeFilippo | Oct. 20

The Gainesville Orchid Society hosted its annual orchid show and fall plant sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. The show included food vendors, gardening supplies, plants and orchids and lawn decorations. 

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

AC Fitzpatrick shines in Florida’s sweep against LSU

By Shaine Davison | Oct. 20

Florida volleyball claimed the first three sets of its match against LSU to sweep the Tigers in the Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Gator Nation celebrates 101st Homecoming

By Alligator Staff report | Oct. 20

The UF campus shut down Friday to make room for Homecoming festivities, including the Gator Gallop run, a festival and the Homecoming parade.  

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

A night of Gator spirit and country music at Gator Growl 2024

By Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Oct. 20

Dustin Lynch, an acclaimed country singer-songwriter, headlined the night fused with country music and UF traditions.

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ENVIRONMENT  |  ENTERPRISE

After losing everything to hurricanes, Floridians grapple with leaving permanently

By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Oct. 20

As coastal residents flee the threat of storms and rising seas, inland areas like North Central Florida prepare for a possible influx of these environmental refugees, otherwise known as climate migrants.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

True freshmen Jadan Baugh and DJ Lagway lead Florida to commanding win over Kentucky

By Jack Meyer | Oct. 20

In a potentially make-or-break primetime contest against Kentucky on Saturday night, true freshmen DJ Lagway and Jadan Baugh combined for over 350 yards of total offense to power the Florida Gators to a much-needed momentum boosting win.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Florida vs. Kentucky: Live Updates

By Max Tucker | Oct. 19

The Florida Gators football team will be taking on the Kentucky Wildcats at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for approximately 7:45 p.m. Follow along right here for live updates.

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

Gators cross country closes out regular season strong in Wisconsin

By Rae Weinstein | Oct. 19

After being unable to compete in the FSU XC Invite on Oct. 11 due to Hurricane Milton, the Florida Gators cross country team traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday to compete in the third and final meet of the regular season.

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NEWS

Kennedy Martin’s performance pioneers UF to sweep

By Max Bernstein | Oct. 19

Behind the stellar play of sophomore outside Kennedy Martin, the Florida volleyball team got back on track with a sweep against Texas A&M in College Station on Friday.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF student and Shands employee charged with possession of child pornography

By Sofia Meyers | Oct. 18

Officers from the Gainesville Police Department arrested James Major, 21, for 27 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device. 

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

Florida’s offense stagnant in home loss to Vanderbilt

Oct. 18

Florida (4-5-6, 1-4-2 SEC) lost its fourth match of SEC play 2-0 against Vanderbilt (8-2-5, 3-2-3 SEC) to open UF’s Homecoming Weekend at Donald R. Dizney Stadium Friday.

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

Florida swim and dive splits its season-opening meet

By Jackson Colding | Oct. 18

The No. 3 Florida Gators swim and dive team opened its season with a tall task of taking on the No. 1 women’s and No. 14 men’s squads in the nation after having its first two meets of the season canceled.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Jewish student center provides a family away from home

By Rachel Mish | Oct. 18

The Chabad UF Jewish Student and Community Center is one of 500 campuses that make up the Chabad on Campus International network, and it aims to help students immerse themselves in Jewish culture. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF’s Board of Trustees: The power behind the president

By Annie Wang | Oct. 18

UF's Board of Trustees is a lesser known entity on campus, yet it is pivotal in the university's future.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF Student Government brings back Food for Fines program. Here’s how it works.

By Timothy Wang | Oct. 18

A new UF Student Government initiative will allow students to pay for parking tickets through food donations.

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

Does Gainesville plan to be more thrifty this Halloween?

By Natalie Kaufman | Oct. 17

Last year, U.S. consumers spent a record-breaking $12.2 billion on Halloween supplies. With Oct. 31 drawing near, budget-conscious Gainesville residents appear reluctant to splurge.