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The chip aisle at Publix on University Avenue, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Your grocery store isn’t as capitalist as you think

By Evan Dressel | Oct. 6

Capitalism’s failure manifests itself in modern grocery stores. The premise of capitalism suggests rigorous and free competition among companies will lower prices, increase innovation and raise wages for most people. By balancing supply and demand, capitalism seeks to ensure people are paying the lowest possible price. But corporate consolidation has only created an illusion of competition, and it has prevented prices from flowing naturally. The modern grocery store is only posing as a free capitalist marketplace.

Florida linebacker Jayden Woods (0) and defensive lineman DK Kalu (93) celebrate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida’s defense falters in 19-point Homecoming loss to South Carolina

By Curan Ahern and Riley Orovitz | 10:00am

Florida wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) runs to the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

‘It’s about executing’: Florida offense stalls for second consecutive week

By Ava DiCecca and Max Bernstein | 9:00am

Florida libero Lily Hayes (13) celebrates winning a point during an NCAA Volleyball match against FAU, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Down goes the giant: A look into No. 5 Florida’s loss to Vanderbilt

By Nicole Scura | 9:33pm

3 takeaways from Jacksonville’s comeback win over the Eagles

By Max Bernstein and Curan Ahern | 8:43pm

Florida guard Urban Klavzar (7) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Francis, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Urban Klavžar and Isaiah Brown embrace roles off the bench

By Jeffrey Serber | 6:23pm

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Florida outside hitter Kamryn Chaney (7) hits during an NCAA Volleyball match against FAU, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 5 Florida toppled by Vanderbilt in four-set affair

By Nicole Scura | 5:06pm

In a hard-fought battle, the No. 5 Gators (13-2, 4-1 SEC) ultimately fell to Vanderbilt 3-1 (13-2, 4-2 SEC) on Sunday for their second loss of the season.

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Cam Little’s game-winning field goal lifts Jaguars over Eagles in London

By Curan Ahern | 1:20pm

Behind a 57-yard game-winning field goal, the Jaguars (4-1) took down the Eagles (2-3) 19-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. It was the second week in a row Philadelphia allowed a fourth-quarter comeback.

Solidarity member Dimitris Liveris on Thursday explaining how encrypted messengers work and what to use instead to keep messages private.

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Student groups teach protest privacy at information session

By Aaron Zagal Yaji | Oct. 10

Two UF student organizations used a federal conspiracy case against 15 Minnesota activists as a lesson plan for protecting student protest organizers. Solidarity, a UF anarchist organization, and Chispas, a UF immigrant rights group, co-hosted the information session Thursday night in Matherly Hall.

Florida wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) gets tackled during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Instant takeaways from Florida’s loss to South Carolina

By Curan Ahern | Oct. 10

Florida fell flat Saturday. It allowed 393 total yards and found the end zone just once in a 38-19 loss to South Carolina (3-3, 1-3 SEC) at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Offense, defense go flat as Gators fall to South Carolina

By Ava DiCecca | Oct. 10

Against a hungry South Carolina searching for its first Southeastern Conference win, Florida couldn’t afford to fizzle out. The No. 16 Gators (4-2, 2-2 SEC) fell to the Gamecocks (3-3, 1-3) 38-19 at home Saturday afternoon.

Attendees enter the Stephen C. O’Connell Center for comedian Nikki Glaser’s Gator Growl appearance, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Gator Growl brings Nikki Glaser to The Swamp

By Lilyanna Collado and Alana Nguyen | Oct. 10

Decorated in a glittery blue Gator jersey, stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser, waving and thanking everyone for coming to see her, took the stage at the 103rd Gator Growl to cement the 10th stop on her “The Stunning Tour.”

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) walks out onto the field before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida vs. South Carolina: Live updates

By Max Bernstein | Oct. 10

One week after suffering their first loss under head coach Jon Sumrall, the No. 16 Florida Gators (4-1, 2-1 SEC) return home to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to battle the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-3, 0-3 SEC). Follow along for live updates.

Empty cans and discarded trash sits outside tailgates on Fraternity Drive before the UF and Campbell University football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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The environmental toll of UF’s home football games

By Christian Haas | Oct. 10

Home games in The Swamp typically draw over 90,000 attendees. Such large influxes of people packing relatively small spaces can present significant burdens to its surrounding environment, according to Randy Penn, a UF/IFAS waste reduction agent.

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The Wombat’s RadioGNV gives local artists the spotlight

By Brandy Sumner | Oct. 10

RadioGNV launched its first hour on The Wombat in January 2023 after a chance encounter between one of the people who runs the station and 37-year-old Brandon Telg, who directs MusicGNV, a nonprofit supporting local independent artists. Telg had gone to The Bull, a downtown Gainesville bar and venue, to enjoy a night out and mingle.

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Jaguars set to face Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5 London contest

By Max Bernstein and Curan Ahern | Oct. 10

Boasting a 3-1 record and sitting atop the AFC South, the Jacksonville Jaguars will head to London for a two-game stint to face the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans.

Florida Gators setter Taylor Parks (20) prepares to serve the ball during a volleyball match against the Baylor Bears at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sunday, September 14, 2024.

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No. 5 Florida dominates Missouri en route to 11th straight victory

By Sofia Alamo | Oct. 9

Florida (13-1, 4-0 SEC) bested Missouri (8-8, 1-3 SEC) in a clean three-set sweep at the Hearnes Center for its 11th consecutive victory.

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

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Alex Condon looks to build off late-season success in senior year

By Jeffrey Serber | Oct. 9

Now, entering his fourth, and likely last season with the Gators, Condon is ready to meet those high expectations again and finish his college basketball career with a bang.

Judy Chepkoech stands on a podium after finishing seventh at the Gans Creek Classic on Friday, Sept. 26, in Columbia, Missouri. (Courtesy UAA Communications)

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Florida cross country finishes in the top five in their final regular-season meet

By Katie Mosley | Oct. 9

In their final regular-season race of the season, both of Florida’s cross-country teams finished in the top five.

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UF’s 103rd Homecoming brings Gators together

By Alligator Staff report | Oct. 9

Friday saw a flood of students, alumni and faculty on UF’s campus and surrounding streets as Gator fans prepared to celebrate the school’s 103rd Homecoming celebrations. The 2-mile Gator Gallop run kicked off this weekend’s event, welcoming anyone interested to join in the festivities.