1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (74+ words) research money The Independent Florida Alligator Nature areas on campus are being conserved by UF/IFAS, Friday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. Themed shirts for sale at the 2nd Annual Waldo Sweet Potato Festival, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Waldo, Fla. Santa Fe is…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (860+ words) Growing up in Gainesville can mean sharing the road with alligators. For Darianne Schramm, a 39-year-old Gainesville native and newly published author, watching animal control remove one from her driveway gave her the “full Gainesville experience.” Colorful experiences like this…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (204+ words) University Avenue on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. The UF Police Department received a report 12:15 p.m. Wednesday of two individuals openly carrying what appeared to be rifles along University Avenue, according to a UF Public Safety alert emailed to students. UFPD…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (68+ words) Alternative Education 11.jpg The Independent Florida Alligator Dakota and Banner watch Ashley Culbreth, founder of Cypress Valley Farm, an agricultural education facility opens the gate to greet them, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Citra, Fla. Rent signs for Silver Creek Apartments along…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (78+ words) "Layered Lives" exhibition The Independent Florida Alligator A close look at Cuban artist Mabel Poblet's mirror piece "Diarios de viaje" in the Harn Museum of Art, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Gainesville Fla. Rent signs for Silver Creek Apartments along Old Archer…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (68+ words) Gainesville City Commission The Independent Florida Alligator Nathan Crabbe, Harvey Ward, Casey Willits and Bryan Eastman were elected to the Gainesville City Commission. Rent signs for Silver Creek Apartments along Old Archer Road, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. Dakota and…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (97+ words) Tree Stump Burning The Independent Florida Alligator A grapple excavator stands still at the site of the stump burnings, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, near Keys Complex on UF’s campus in Gainesville, Fla. Nathan Crabbe, Harvey Ward, Casey Willits and Bryan Eastman were…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (70+ words) Flock Safety Concerns The Independent Florida Alligator Flock cameras located on University Avenue, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. Geeks celebrates their one year anniversary with a live band in 2603 NE 17th Ter. Gainesville, Fla. Friday, Sept.,4, 2026 Geeks Celebrates their first year…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (964+ words) Horror movie “Buddy,” directed by Casper Kelly — who’s known for his work on “Too Many Cooks” — released Friday after a successful festival run, where it screened at events like the Sundance Film Festival. It was highly anticipated by theater-goers, especially…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (115+ words) Gator Talks-7.jpg The Independent Florida Alligator Florida head coach John Sumrall speaks at “Gator Talks” inside the Swamp Restaurant, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. Bayden is the Spring 2026 assistant multimedia editor. She is a sophomore media production student and…...