Isabella Douglas

Digital Managing Editor

Isabella Douglas is a third-year journalism major and the digital managing editor for The Alligator. She has previously worked as the metro editor, criminal justice reporter on the Metro desk and as a news assistant for the University desk. When she isn't reporting, she can be found reorganizing her bookshelf and adding books to her ever-growing TBR.

Namari Lock

SPORTS | FEATURES

UF athletes, athletic leaders speak on reproductive health in sports

By Isabella Douglas | Nov. 29

Gators junior forward Jordyn Merritt is just one athlete who understands the ramifications of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 court ruling that guaranteed nationwide abortion access, being overturned. She hasn’t seen anyone in the athletics department actively reach out to teach athletes about reproductive health in sports.

Manna Robertson

NEWS | FEATURES

Let's Talk About It

By Meghan McGlone , Isabella Douglas , Christian Casale , Omar Ateyah , Melanie Pena and Troy Myers | Dec. 7, 2021

In light of recent cases of sexual assault on and around the UF campus, The Alligator listened to the stories, explored the resources and followed the trends affecting students.

Protestors lock arms to block traffic on Northeast 39th Avenue outside Alachua County Jail on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021.

Lauren Witte

METRO | BREAKING NEWS

Internal investigation reveals no policy misconduct in death of former inmate’s baby

By Isabella Douglas | Dec. 1, 2021

A four-month-long internal Alachua County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the birth of a newborn behind bars and her eventual death, revealed Tuesday that no misconduct took place inside the jail. However, the mother’s supporters disagree.

Lauren Witte

SPANISH

La investigación interna revela ninguna mala conducta política en la muerte del bebé de una ex reclusa

By Isabella Douglas and Saira González | Dec. 1, 2021

La investigación incluyó el testimonio de testigos del personal de operaciones de seguridad y los proveedores médicos, así como una revisión de las imágenes de seguridad, el registro de los oficiales y los registros médicos, dijo el portavoz de la ACSO, Kaley Behl.

Liberty Pond is seen behind the Reitz Union on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.

Lauren Witte

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF, UPD respond to sexual violence at Reitz Union

By Isabella Douglas | Nov. 29, 2021

In February, the Division of Student Life requested the installation of cameras for the Reitz Union, UF Spokesperson Cynthia Roldan wrote. The request was approved by the State University System’s Capital Improvement Trust Fund Committee for $105,000. In August, UF’s Student Government agreed to contribute an additional $45,000 for the cameras.

The area of the Reitz Union where the sexual assault happened is seen on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

Esha Nair

CAMPUS | BREAKING NEWS

UF sophomore details sexual violence at Reitz Union

By Isabella Douglas | Nov. 15, 2021

UPD is asking anyone who has information regarding the man to contact UPD or submit a tip to its silent witness portal. The victim encourages others to use their best judgment.

METRO | CRIME

Marion County man arrested on UF’s Sorority Row

By Isabella Douglas | Nov. 10, 2021

Antonio Murray, 21, had a warrant for invading a home in Marion County at gunpoint, ACSO spokesperson Art Forgey said. He was booked at Alachua County Jail Monday with a $25,000 bond.

Carley Noll

METRO | CRIME

Gainesville man arrested for killing high school student in car crash, injuring victim’s mother

By Isabella Douglas | Nov. 5, 2021

Declan Lott-Kelley, 23, was charged with driving with a suspended license, the death of Audrey Cheves and causing serious bodily injury to her mother, Melissa, all while driving under the influence, a Gainesville Police Department arrest warrant read.

Carley Noll

METRO | CRIME

Former UF resident assistant found guilty of sexual battery, kidnapping after two-year trial delay

By Isabella Douglas | Nov. 1, 2021

A former UF resident assistant was found guilty of attempted sexual battery, kidnapping and burglary Wednesday after about two years of a postponed trial. He’ll be sentenced Dec. 13.

Joseph McDugald (middle), 18, UF freshman, is arrested by the University Police Department for refusing to leave an RTS bus in front of the Marston Science Library on Monday, Oct. 26, 2021. He was booked at the Alachua County Jail and released on Tuesday afternoon.

Camila Pereira

METRO | CRIME

UF freshman arrested on campus for refusing to leave RTS bus

By Isabella Douglas | Oct. 27, 2021

Joseph McDugald, an 18-year-old UF freshman, was charged with trespassing by the University Police Department at about 1 p.m., UPD spokesperson Rick Taylor said.