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Despite his three-year tenure as state surgeon general and UF professor of medicine, Joseph Ladapo's role at UF has been largely symbolic, with little influence over the university’s health policies, says UF assistant professor Matt Hitchings. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

A UF student killed another UF student's hamster when the pet was in its plastic ball in a dorm common room, according to the police report. The student accused of the killing says it was an accident. The hamster's owner says it was on purpose. alligator.org/article/2024/0…

Campus closures from Hurricanes Helene and Milton affected both students and faculty. Some praised UF’s notice, while others saw room for improvement. UF’s emergency team quickly mobilizes ahead of storms. alligator.org/article/2024/1…

I am at the Reitz Union covering the student government elections for Fall 2024

BREAKING: Members of UF’s presidential search committee have been announced. The committee will select finalists for the role of president. The president will replace interim president Kent Fuchs, who stepped in following former president Ben Sasse’s resignation.

It's Election Day, and The Alligator staff is talking to voters across Alachua County about why they've turned out. Stay informed with our live updates: alligator.org/article/2024/1…

Republican Kat Cammack won her third term on the U.S. House of Representatives. She represents District 3, which encompasses Alachua County along with 11 other North Central Florida counties. alligator.org/article/2024/1…

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Two Florida amendments have failed: Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational marijuana, and Amendment 4, which would have expanded abortion rights. alligator.org/article/2024/1…

Republican candidate Stan McClain won the Florida State Senate District 9 over Democratic candidate Sylvain Doré. District 9, newly drawn in 2022, includes all of Levy and Marion and part of Alachua. alligator.org/article/2024/1…

Republican Chad Johnson won Florida House Seat District 22 over opponent David Arreola. District 22 includes parts of Alachua, Gilchrist and Levy Counties. alligator.org/article/2024/1…

Incumbent Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton defended her seat in a landslide victory against Republican challenger Judith Jensen. alligator.org/article/2024/1…

The Alachua County Sheriff's race is too close to call — the closest this race has been in recent history. Chad Scott currently holds the majority vote at 46.96%, and his opponent Emery Gainey holds 46.67%. alligator.org/article/2024/1…

Alachua County Commissioner Anna Prizzia secured a second term on the commission, focusing on issues related to environmental protection, social justice and local business development. alligator.org/article/2024/1…

Every Florida county that has reported at least 95% of its expected vote has shifted right compared with 2020. Follow the latest election updates. nyti.ms/4eige0F

Breaking News: Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States, a stunning return to power after a dark and defiant campaign. nyti.ms/4frdlvC

BREAKING: President-elect Trump tapped Penny Schwinn, a member of former UF President Ben Sasse’s cabinet, as his Deputy Secretary of Education. Schwinn would be the second-highest ranking education official in the country.

As TikTok’s fate hangs in the balance, roughly 170 million users across the United States face the possibility of losing access to the app, which has become the focal point of a growing national security debate. alligator.org/article/2025/0…

Penny Schwinn, a member of former UF President Ben Sasse’s cabinet, has landed a position in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. alligator.org/article/2025/0…