3+ day, 17+ 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…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (558+ words) UF inaugurated its new graduate campus in Jacksonville Wednesday evening, holding a ribbon cutting ceremony outside of the newly renovated building for one hundred attendees. The former Interlines Brand building was built in 1998 to house a maintenance and repair part…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (819+ words) Nestled between electrical supply stores and AC repair shops, punk music pulsed through Geeks Sept. 4 as the music venue and vintage toy store kicked off its three-day first anniversary celebration. Throughout the night, patrons shifted between the store's interior — lined…...

6+ day, 14+ 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, 19+ 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, 11+ hour ago   (663+ words) In his second appearance at Gator Talk, head coach Jon Sumrall dove into the Gators’ mindset and offensive bright spots following a 66-21 win over Florida Atlantic in Week 1. The biggest change the first-year Florida coach has seen since his arrival…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (69+ words) Grace Marketplace The Independent Florida Alligator Outside of Grace Marketplace, 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 in operation in…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (575+ words) Fresh off the bench in the third set, opposite hitter Logan King recorded her third kill against North Texas, and it was at that moment Florida knew it had the victory secured. The kill gave the Gators a 12-8 lead, one…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1152+ words) The Jon Sumrall era was officially unleashed in front of the Gator faithful after 280 days without action at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida dominated the opener early, tallying 624 yards of total offense. While just one contest into 2026, the Gators’ offense…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (560+ words) In their first appearance in Waco, Texas, the Gators sealed a sweep over the Bears in a fluctuating-paced matchup. No. 17 Florida (3-1) swept No. 20 Baylor (4-1) on Saturday in Waco, Texas, in its third-straight road matchup. Three games into Florida’s regular season,…...