Under a recent rule, the state university system’s Board of Governors, seven of whom are Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees, must approve UF’s presidential finalists before they’re publicly announced.  alligator.org/article/2025/0…

A Miami man and woman were arrested in Alachua County on Wednesday for carrying various drugs with the intent to sell after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase at over 100 mph along Interstate-75. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Lonnie Paul Griffin, a 25-year-old homeless man, was walking down NW 13th Street when the collision happened. He said he rushed to the overturned Subaru, jumped on top, and pulled the driver out through the back passenger window. “It kinda felt like Batman,” he said.

Florida women's basketball faces No. 23 Alabama at the O'Dome for the second time in 2025. The Gators hope to secure their first win over the Crimson Tide since 2023 and their first ranked win since 2022. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Follow this thread for updates. alligatorSports

BEAT UPDATE: Today is my first day as Las Vegas Review-Journal's full-time court reporter! I've loved the excitement and challenge of covering courts since I was a freshman in college and I'm thrilled by this opportunity to cover them in such a fascinating city!

TFW a former student 3 years out of UF College of Journalism and Communications is a finalist for the National Magazine Award! 🥳 Read Natalia Galicza's powerful story on solitary confinement 👇. Huzzah to Natalia-and Deseret Magazine for giving great writers what they need to tell stories like Frank De Palma's.

Florida volleyball has named former Mary Wise assistant and 11-year Marquette coach Ryan Theis as its next head coach. Noah White has more: alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Bernard “Bernie” O’Donnell Jr.’s quiet-yet-playful demeanor is what made his office hours an outlet for success and community. Family and students recount the beloved UF Law professor's passion for law and learning. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

More than 200 people gathered in a field near Southwest Recreation Center Monday evening to honor Nyla Holland, a UF student killed in a traffic collision outside the complex Sunday night.  alligator.org/article/2025/0…

A privilege offered to first-time offenders of nonviolent crimes, DPAs are a contract between a defendant and the State Attorney's Office to complete community service hours or donate to selected nonprofits in exchange for dropped charges. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Companies like Happi AI, started by neuroscientist James Doty, and Abby, powered by OpenAI, have launched their own talk therapy tools designed to provide tailored support to patients. While some professionals encourage the technology, others remain wary. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

When Alachua County School Board member Kay Abbitt resigned in December, she left more than just an empty seat. She left a heavier workload for her colleagues and lingering uncertainty over when Gov. Ron DeSantis will name her replacement. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

BREAKING: Reports of an active shooter on FSU campus near student union. Students and faculty advised to shelter in place.

My mom convinced me not to quit The Alligator. Read this opinion by Ella Thompson. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

The trees on 13th Street. Read this opinion by Nicole Beltran. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

See you later, Alligator. Read this opinion by Kylie Williams. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

My one and only semester at The Alligator has been nothing short of incredible. While I will continue to cover Gators baseball the rest of the spring, I say so long to the paper in my goodbye column. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

It's more than just a byline. Read this opinion by Hailey Hurst. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

A little news: I’ve officially joined POLITICO as a health care reporter, covering the surgeon general and writing the Pro Health Care PM newsletter. Excited to dig in — send tips, add me to your press lists, and reach out at [email protected] or afriedman.30 on Signal.

Some personal news: I graduated from the UF College of Journalism and Communications in May, and moved to Sarasota to cover real estate & development for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Email me with tips: [email protected] & check out my latest story: heraldtribune.com/story/news/loc…