Multimedia Editor Sydney Johnson is the Fall 2025 multimedia editor. This is her second semester in the role. She previously served as the assistant multimedia editor and a general assignment reporter for the university desk. When she is not at the Alligator, she is capturing North Central Florida for WUFT News. In her free time, she can be found sewing, hiking or logging movies on Letterboxd.
Underneath the glamour of local celebrity Fie Scoobie is Gerald Jones, a 42-year-old Gainesville native who worked for his success in his rap career over the past 25 years.
Director M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” is honestly just that — a trap. The movie, which sells itself as a nail-biting thriller, is more effective as a comedy. The newest installation in the Shyamalaniverse is a near-perfect theater experience — if you don't think too hard about the plot.
MacDinton’s Gainesville wants to make one thing clear: It is nothing like its predecessor. Adorned with Guinness on tap and a painting of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” featuring Gainesville icons, Macdinton’s is distinct.
Directed by Stephanie Lynge, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” follows a group of young spellers navigating the titular Putnam County Bee. Transforming the Hippodrome’s thrust stage into a realistic school gymnasium, The Bee was then thrust into the hearts of the Gainesville community.
High Dive, a popular venue and staple in Gainesvilleu2019s music scene, is disappearing from its familiar spot on Second Avenue, as announced by owner Pat Lavery in an Instagram post. The music hall, which hosted live events since the 90s, gained notoriety for giving local musicians a starting point.
No official decisions have been made regarding the proposed changes, and UF and the city are “still at the table,” according to a letter from UF sent Thursday.
If a poet, athlete, music enthusiast and novice ping pong player were gathered into a room, it may seem like they wouldn't have much in common.
At the Future of Florida Springs symposium held at Pugh Hall, activists, authors and assorted experts came together to weigh in on the current state of Florida’s over 1,000 freshwater springs. The conclusion? They are in grave danger.
Students at the Student Government Productions’ Spring show were greeted with a vibrant, cotton candy-colored sunset over Flavet Field before Zara Larsson and Two Friends took the stage Wednesday night.
The 64-year-old actor, director and producer spoke with Ted Spiker, UF College of Journalism chair, and implored students to stick with what inspires them. During the event, hosted by UF Accent Speakers Bureau, he asked that students not only make their dreams happen, but invite them to happen.
University of Florida Head Coach Billy Napier walks off the field after a timeout during the Gators game against the Bulldogs at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
The Krishna House float prepares to drive down 13th Street just before the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Xue and Yusen Zhai pose for a selfie in front of parade floats just before the UF Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Spectators line the top level of Norman Parking Garage to get a good view of the road just before the UF Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Students from the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida wave out of a bus window during the UF Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Cheerleaders from TMGU Cheer pose for a photo just before the UF Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
The sister of Barbara Knowles watches as the Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd, announces the death of David Pittman. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.
Father Phil Egitto looks off into the distance after a demonstration against the execution of David Pittman, who was executed at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.
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