Multimedia | Video
Inside the mind of a burlesque performer
By Alex Harris | Apr. 18, 2015Sally B. Dash, a 33-year-old Gainesville burlesque performer, opens up about her relationship with burlesque and what drives her to perform.
Senior dogs find a home with the Rolands
By Nicole Gomez | Apr. 17, 2015Ralph and Gail Roland share their 2,400-square-foot house in Melrose with 29 dogs. They adopt the seniors that shelters and owners can't keep. The Roland Senior Dog Rescue Gang is a registered nonprofit as of July, but the Rolands do most of the work on their own.
Mobile veterinarian blends Eastern and Western medicine
By Alex Harris | Apr. 10, 2015Whether a pet has fleas or needs acupuncture, Dr. Jackie Casanova is the woman to call.
A Devil's Egg Hunt
By Hannah Morse | Apr. 6, 2015This weekend, Devil's Den in Williston, Florida hosted an underwater Easter egg hunt, lit only by flashlights.
VISA talent show highlights UF students' cultural diversity
By Alligator Writers | Mar. 15, 2015UF's Volunteers for International Affairs, which is known as VISA, holds an annual international month, including a talent show highlighting the diverse cultures shared among UF students. The show took place March 12, 2015 in the O'Connell Center.
Video: Hitting the Bull's Eye
By Tony Sadiku | June 2, 2014Lauren Kates and her teammate Rachel Bouchillon are representing UF at the World University Championships in Poland on July 4 to July 6. It is the only big, world event for college archery students, and Kates and Bouchillon are the first UF students to make the U.S. team. Check out our full story: http://bit.ly/1o2cPpT
Video: Friends of the Library Book Sale
By Tony Sadiku | Apr. 17, 2014The Friends of the Library Book Sale occurred from Saturday to Wednesday. More than 700,000 items — including books, CDs and artwork — were on sale at the Friends of the Library Bookhouse, 430 N. Main St. All items were 10 cents on Wednesday.
Video: UF's Falling Gators 16th Annual Collegiate Boogie
By Tony Sadiku | Apr. 7, 2014Skydivers from across the country gathered at Palatka Municipal Airport for UF's 16th annual collegiate boogie over the weekend. The three day event was hosted by Skydive Palatka and the Falling Gators.
Video: UF Humans vs. Zombies
By Tony Sadiku | Apr. 1, 2014UF's Humans vs. Zombies finishes its 12th game this weekend. About 150 UF students gathered for a final mission to close out the Spring 2014 game Sunday afternoon.
Video: Reggae jazz band debuts album at local piano bar
By Tony Sadiku | Mar. 24, 2014Gator alumnus and local jazz pianist Jaime Hinckson hosted a night of live reggae and jazz music Sunday night at Rockeys Piano Bar in downtown Gainesville. The concert debuted Hinckson's album "Take Flight" to a crowd of about 100 people.
Video: Downtown Gainesville street cleanup
By Tony Sadiku | Mar. 11, 2014Pledge 5 Foundation hosted a downtown Gainesville street cleanup Saturday. The cleanup was part of the organization's monthly service project.
Video: Preacher, UF student altercation on Turlington Plaza
By Esteban Peralta | Feb. 19, 2014
Video: Volta owner to judge World Barista Championship
By Tony Sadiku | Feb. 18, 2014Anthony Rue is the owner of Volta Coffee, Tea and Chocolate in Gainesville, Fla. Rue has certified to judge for the World Barista Competition and will head to Rimini, Italy in the spring for the World Barista Championship.
Video: UF Wakeboard team's last practice
By Lauren Yockey | Dec. 3, 2013University of Florida Wakeboard Club members Kenny Nguyen, a 20-year-old mechanical and aerospace engineering sophomore, and Aaron Alanguilan, a 20-year-old mechanical engineering major, share their thoughts on wake skating, wake boarding, and the club.The club had its first practice on Friday since winning the Southeast USA Wakeboard Collegiate Regionals, held at Lake Wauburg on Nov. 16 and 17.
Video: Volaticus Aerial Dance club to host fall showcase
By Angela Skane | Dec. 2, 2013Volaticus Aerial Dance club will host its fall showcase 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the Nadine McGuire Dance Pavilion. Aerial dance incorporates acrobatics, classical dance and equipment that is hung from the ceiling. The showcase will highlight 11 individual performances and two group pieces. It's free and open to the public.
Video: Festival draws artists of all sorts
By Tony Sadiku | Nov. 25, 2013Artists of various forms came together for the first annual Art and Bass creative collaboration festival Saturday. The all day event was held at the JAM in downtown Gainesville. The festival also helped to raise money for the Gainesville Art Collective and B.E. Easy Scholarship Fund for addiction and open dialog.
Video: Campus Diplomats help appreciate teachers
By Angela Skane | Nov. 19, 2013Showing appreciation for teachers can be difficult in college. The Campus Diplomats want to make it easier for students to offer thanks by giving them the opportunity to send a thank you note and a small gift to their teachers or teaching assistants.
Video: Fraternity hosts CPR class in remembrance of fallen brother
By Tony Sadiku | Nov. 18, 2013Sigma Lambda Beta hosted CPR Awareness Day, a national philanthropy in remembrance of Victor Correa. The event was co-sponsored by Gator Savers and Gator CPR.