The Alligator

BREAKING: In less than one day on the job, newly appointed Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia stated he will audit the City of Gainesville after sending a seven-page letter to Mayor Harvey Ward. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

UF’s commitment to ‘institutional neutrality’ will be its downfall. Read this opinion by Grace Barrett. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Can we break free of generational dismay? Read this opinion by Andres Arguello. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

The hidden hazards on your plate: Uncovering the dangers of processed foods. Read this opinion by Kendall O'Connor. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’: Why we must protect Medicaid now. Read this opinion by Fatima Shahid. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

William Santana, a Brazilian international Ph.D. student in sport management, witnessed firsthand the obstacles athletes face when trying to report harassment or abuse, so he sought to create a new reporting tool.  alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Despite recent schedule changes made in the name of efficiency, healthcare workers worry about access to transportation amid RTS budget cuts. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Over 250 people gathered in the beating sun July 19 to protest what could become Florida’s next immigration detention center. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

The Gainesville City Commission approved construction of a 14-story apartment complex on West University Avenue, increased business taxes and purchased smart trash cans at a meeting Thursday. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Around 200 community members gathered in East Gainesville’s Fred Cone Park to participate in a nationwide protest Thursday. Titled “Good Trouble Lives On,” the event was organized by the 50-50-1 movement. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

People primarily visit GROW HUB for its nursery, but the nonprofit sells more than just plants. Many of GROW HUB’s part-time employees are adults with disabilities, providing them with community and employment opportunities. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Bob Hochmuth has spent more than four decades working side-by-side with farmers, mentoring young professionals and leading research-backed innovation across North Florida — a dedication that earned him the highest honor in his field. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization held its third public workshop Tuesday for its long-term plan for Gainesville and Alachua County’s public transit. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

A new University of Florida graduate campus set to open in downtown Jacksonville could bring massive changes to the city’s economy, workforce and infrastructure. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

UF Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new Florida Recovery Center Tuesday morning. The new building will increase patient capacity from 80 to 124 beds with both single and double occupancy rooms. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

After months of negotiations, the University of Florida and the University of Florida Police Department agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Paul Pritchard lives on Lakeshore Drive overlooking Newnans Lake. When he heard of a proposal to add 149 single-family homes to the area, he and other neighbors formed a group of about 60 members to defend the property. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

The University of Florida Police Department wants a raise, but UF isn’t ready to meet its demands. UF and UFPD came to an impasse after negotiating for eight hours July 7. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Independent nonprofits across Florida, like Gainesville Books to Prisoners, push for access to reading materials, which foster education, entertainment and personal growth during prison time. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Robert Ingram was named the interim director of the Hamilton School of Classical and Civic Education in an administrative memo Thursday. alligator.org/article/2025/0…