A Florida education bill proposes to decrease the percentage of non-Florida residents enrolled at Florida public universities from 10% to 5%.

ENTERPRISE

Florida bill would cap out-of-state enrollment at top public universities

By Alexa Ryan | 1:00pm

A bill, which passed its final Florida House committee Feb. 26, would require at least 95% of new full-time, first-time college students enrolled at each of Florida’s four preeminent state research schools — including UF — to be Florida residents starting in 2030, based on an average across three years. The bill’s next step is a full floor vote in the House.

Florida Gators right handed pitcher Liam Peterson pitches during an NCAA Baseball game against Kennesaw State, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida continues to build bullpen lineup ahead of Miami series

By Adrian Carmona | 12:38pm

Florida right-handed pitcher Ava Brown (00) pitches during an NCAA softball game against Lindenwood, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Early-season challenge awaits Florida softball at Judi Garman Classic

By Zach Moore | 12:30pm

After a remarkable start to the season, the Gators face their toughest stretch yet this weekend at the ...

Florida infielder Ethan Surowiec (10) runs to first base during an NCAA baseball game against Florida International University, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Lawson’s career night propels No. 10 Gators to midweek sweep over FIU

By Adrian Carmona | 10:18pm

Gators sophomore shortstop Brendan Lawson logged a career-high 6 RBI’s to uplift No. 10 Florida to ...

Florida forward Alex Condon (21) drives during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida’s late-game burst against Texas leads to eighth straight win

By Jeffrey Serber | 10:01pm

As a result of the late-game run, No. 7 Florida (22-6, 13-2 SEC) cruised to an 84-71 win over Texas ...

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News | Campus

Gators students sing “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty during a gymnastics meet against Auburn University in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

What’s the story behind the Gators’ third-quarter Tom Petty tribute?

By Alabama Weninegar | Feb. 25

The tradition was born at the UF vs. LSU homecoming game five days after Petty’s death in October 2017. In a press release before the game, the University Athletic Association announced it would blast the song over the stadium and encouraged fans to sing along — hinting “maybe a new tradition will be born.”

Vision Party takes Senate in walkover election

By Alligator Staff report | Feb. 25

UF pauses admissions for out-of-state transfer students

By Alligator Staff report | Feb. 25

‘It’s a shame that they’re the only party’: UF students reflect on first day of SG elections

By Alligator Staff report | Feb. 24

Kicking, singing, dancing: UF students celebrate Lunar New Year

By Julianna Bendeck | Feb. 23

Metro

Alachua County Superintendent Kamela Patton speaks at a community rezoning feedback meeting at Stephen Foster Elementary School, which is being considered for closure across all three rezoning map drafts, in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

ACPS hosts meetings at schools proposed for closure

By Grace Larson | 11:31pm

The district provided updated maps Wednesday. While the new maps further distinguish zoning for certain neighborhoods, they offer little change to proposed closures.

Newberry Community School Board discusses enrollment, transportation plans

By Grace Larson | Feb. 23

Alachua County K-9 retires after 8 years of service

By Vanessa Norris | Feb. 22

Strawberry celebration spreads smiles in Newberry

By Jayden Cáceres | Feb. 22

Harvey Ward kicks off reelection campaign at Matheson History Museum

By Bailey Diem | Feb. 21

Sports

Florida attacker Ava Kristynik (39) passes during the first half of an NCAA lacrosse match against Michigan, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida lacrosse breezes by Stetson to secure third win of the season

By Coral Uzgiden | 9:20pm

No. 10 Florida (3-1, 0-0 SEC) topped Stetson (0-3, 0-0 ASC) 24-8 in DeLand, Florida, Wednesday night to clinch its third win of the season. The Gators came out firing and refused to let up with even more firepower coming off the bench in the second half.

SEC Indoor Championships Preview: How the Gators stack up with one weekend left to qualify for Nationals

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | 7:17pm

Florida vs. Texas: How the No. 7 Gators can grab their eighth straight win

By Jeffrey Serber | Feb. 25

Selling himself: How UF running backs coach Chris Foster helped retain Jadan Baugh

By Curan Ahern | Feb. 25

Gators score season-high 17 runs to down FIU

By Adrian Carmona | Feb. 24

Multimedia & Podcasts

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SLIDESHOW

UF's Black Student Union hosts 36th annual Florida Invitational Step Show at Bo Diddley Plaza

Feb. 9

About 300 people gathered on 13th Street and University Avenue at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, walking out of work and school as part of a nationally organized day of action to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

SLIDESHOW

Gainesville residents walk out of school and work for a ‘Stand with Minnesota’ ICE protest

Jan. 30

Community-made quilts honor 47 victims of racial violence in Alachua County as part of a broader remembrance effort

SLIDESHOW

'We can’t forget’: Alachua residents memorialize lynching victims through quilts gallery

Jan. 22

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The Avenue

Students are let into to enter Vivid Music Hall to see Josh Baker, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Line dancing no longer a weekly staple at Vivid Music Hall

By Hailey Kon | Feb. 25

Vivid Music Hall no longer guarantees line dancing every Thursday, replacing some nights with other events and leaving regulars double-checking the schedule before they practice their two-step.

Glen Powell’s charm drives slick dark comedy ‘How to Make a Killing’

By Aaliyah Evertz | Feb. 25

The AM/FM Festival is ‘by Gainesville, for Gainesville’ — and proud of it

By Isabel Kraby and Christopher Rodriguez | Feb. 23

Rice & Shine for Gainesville’s newest Asian fusion brunch spot

By Summer Johnston | Feb. 23

Fill your calendar with this week’s Gainesville music events

By Isabel Kraby | Feb. 23

Opinions

OPINION: Iranian Valentine’s Day: A global cry for freedom

By Salar Javanshir | Feb. 25

The gatherings on Feb. 14 were a reminder that movements for dignity and representation do not remain confined within national boundaries. They echo through families, communities and diasporas worldwide. Whether or not this revolution succeeds, it changed the landscape and politics of the Middle East and the world.