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University of Florida employee, students implicated in illegal plot to ship drugs, toxins to China
May 29, 2024 | 5:10amAmong the students tied to the scheme was the president of UF’s Chinese Students and Scholars Association.
Gator chomp: University of Florida eliminates DEI office, its $5M will go toward recruiting faculty
March 1, 2024 | 6:25pmThe $5 million allocated for diversity, equity and inclusion will now be redistributed to faculty recruitment.
Over 30 students injured at Florida vigil for Israel as 'misunderstanding' sparks dangerous stampede
October 10, 2023 | 11:07amVideo posted online shows a rabbi leading a large group in prayer, when someone suddenly screams --- causing people to run away in fear.
Urban Meyer's Florida success almost ruined him
August 18, 2023 | 3:14pmUrban Meyer struggled during his best days as head football coach at the University of Florida.
Tim Tebow's Florida teammates chased him with photos of naked women to test virginity
August 18, 2023 | 6:30amTim Tebow's former teammates recalled the buzz around the All-American quarterback when he revealed he was a virgin while playing at the University of Florida in Netflix's new "Untold: Swamp...
College QB, son of ex-NFLer breaks silence after fighting child porn charges
August 5, 2023 | 4:21am"Out of respect to the legal process I have chosen to remain silent the last 8 months," the former Florida Gators quarterback said in a statement.
Florida's record-setting offense keeps season alive in College World Series
June 26, 2023 | 12:24amFlorida recorded 23 hits and hit six home runs in the victory.
QB who lost Florida scholarship after racial slur video gets HBCU offer
January 26, 2023 | 9:57amA four-star quarterback who lost his scholarship at University of Florida over a racial slur has received an offer from an HBCU.
Sen. Ben Sasse approved as president of University of Florida
November 1, 2022 | 5:24pmSasse's appointment was not without controversy, coming just days after the school's faculty senate issued a no-confidence vote after he was named the sole finalist for the prestigious role.
University of Florida faculty revolt over Sen. Ben Sasse pick as school prez, issue no-confidence vote
October 28, 2022 | 3:46pmFaculty members at the University of Florida issued a no-confidence vote in the selection of Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse as the school's next president. UF's Faculty Senate held an emergency...
Republican expected to leave Senate to lead University of Florida
October 6, 2022 | 8:36pmNebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is expected to leave the United States Senate to become the next president of the University of Florida by early next year after the school announced...
University of Florida requires masks indoors — even for vaccinated
August 6, 2021 | 7:46pmUniversity of Florida students and staffers now have to mask up indoors at all times – even if they’re fully vaccinated.
Stud tight end prospect wows at NFL Draft pro day
March 31, 2021 | 2:36pmTuesday was Justin Fields day. Wednesday belongs to Kyle Pitts. The Florida tight end prospect created quite the buzz across the NFL world during his pro day, most of it...
University of Florida modifies 'tattle button' after pushback from students, faculty
January 27, 2021 | 2:22pmThe University of Florida reversed course on a "tattle button" that allowed students to report complaints about professors who altered a class' format from in-person to online, after pushback from students and faculty. ...
Student, roommates all contract coronavirus after partying in college town
June 30, 2020 | 10:39amThree Florida roommates went out to party after reasoning their college town "barely has any" COVID-19 cases — and all ended up infected, according to a report. University of Florida...
Student body pres faces impeachment after bringing Trump Jr. to campus
November 13, 2019 | 11:37amThe student body president of the University of Florida is facing impeachment calls for alleged misuse of funds to bring Donald Trump Jr. and presidential campaign adviser Kimberly Guilfoyle to...
Florida RA accused of sex assault freed by judge who calls him 'high-achieving'
September 11, 2019 | 8:44pmA residence hall assistant at the University of Florida who was arrested for sexually assaulting a female student last month was allowed to walk free on bond after a judge...
University of Florida band director attacked after rivalry game against Miami: cops
August 26, 2019 | 12:25pmThe University of Florida's band director says he was attacked after the football team's victory over its rival the University of Miami. Florida Gators band director Jay Watkins was roughed...
College sophomore accused of raping female student in dorm
February 19, 2019 | 11:18amA student at the University of Florida has been arrested after raping another student inside her campus apartment, police said. Ian Fitzgerald Deal, 19, of Ponte Vedra Beach, was arrested...
University of Florida usher placed on leave after alleged racist graduation debacle
May 9, 2018 | 8:57pmGAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has placed a lecturer who shoved and grabbed students during a graduation ceremony on paid administrative leave. School spokeswoman Margot Winick said Tuesday...