Denise Griffiths

Denise Griffiths, a UF English language and literature senior, died Wednesday after succumbing to brain and spinal injuries. She was 21. Griffiths was a spoken word poet and aspiring rapper.

The James L. Wattenbarger Student Services Building houses financial aid at Santa Fe College, Tuesday March 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Reagan Bresnahan

SF Financial Aid

By Reagan Bresnahan | 9:49am

The James L. Wattenbarger Student Services Building houses financial aid at Santa Fe College, Tuesday March 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Daniela Peñafiel

Bills impacting Alachua County

By Daniela Peñafiel | 9:46am

Ryan Friedenberg

Kevin O'Sullivan

By Ryan Friedenberg | 6:56pm

Florida head coach Kevin O’Sullivan speaks during a press conference, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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