Prepping for your first Florida football game? Gators fans have game day traditions dating back decades. Check out the alligatorSports rundown of everything you should know before Saturday's first game of the season: alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Most of former UF President Ben Sasse's allied employees were not rehired upon his departure. Only two of the 12 he originally hired remain on the presidential cabinet website. University reporter Annie Wang Annie Wang has the story. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Mermaids, pirates, and witches danced under iridescent lights at Midnight Underground’s 'Dark Aquatic' party, where techno beats and synth-pop fueled a night of self-expression and connection. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Loran Kenstley Cole, convicted of a 1994 murder in the Ocala National Forest, was executed Thursday night. His was the first execution in Florida this year. When asked if he had any final words, Cole replied, "No sir.” Read more from Carlos. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

It was an amazing experience to once again be able to represent The Alligator on The Paul Finebaum show today live from UF’s campus! I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity and a huge thank you to Paul Finebaum and everyone else on set that made it happen! alligatorSports

Reporting live from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gator football is officially back. The Florida Gators are set to open up their 2024 campaign with a rivalry matchup against the Miami Hurricanes. Kickoff time is set for 3:45 p.m. Follow along here for updates. alligatorSports

UF courses on antisemitism and Israel's history are under state review following controversy over a Florida International University test question deemed antisemitic. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Thousands of patients might find their medical coverage disrupted after failed negotiations between UF Health and the insurance company UnitedHealthcare. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Today's front page: Normalizing danger: UF students, health workers on college alcohol misuse; UF SG started a Gender and Sexuality Protection agency. What’s next?

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Nearly 70% of UF students reported drinking in the last 3 months, 6% higher than the national average. While often seen as part of college life, drinking carries significant mental and physical health risks. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

UF Student Government’s new Gender and Sexuality Protection agency aims to make campus a more inclusive environment for all students, as announced in their first Instagram post on July 31. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

UF campus boasts 28 Fix-It stations for bike repairs, but many are missing essential tools, and some stations aren't where the UF Bikes map claims they are. Students face challenges in keeping their bikes safe with unreliable repair stations. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Alachua County removed all corporations from its investment portfolio last month, citing financial benefits. Meanwhile, Gainesville continues to hold corporate investments despite increasing pressure from activists. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Former UF president Ben Sasse said a completed audit found no wrongdoing when it came to his spending. But according to public records, the audit never existed.  Read more from Annie Wang and Sophia Bailly. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

The Alachua County School Board reapplied for an early childhood music grant and program on Wednesday. 42% of students who participated last year saw an average two-point increase on standardized tests. Read more from sara-james (sj) ranta. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Alachua County is in talks with UF to build a new animal shelter on a 12.6-acre site within the swine unit, located two miles southwest of UF’s main campus. The proposed $3 million ground lease would facilitate this project. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

A referendum allowing Gainesville voters to decide on the future of the GRU authority might no longer appear on the ballot. “Why is this board afraid to let the voters weigh in on this?” a Gainesville resident asked at a meeting Wednesday. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

UF fell from No. 1 to No. 34 in the Wall Street Journal's public university rankings. The school ranked No. 83 among all universities, public and private. alligator.org/article/2024/0…