The most recent ESPN NBA Mock Draft projects two Florida Gators as first-round selections

University of Florida Gators — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Gregory Reed The Florida Gators won their third National Championship on the hardcourt this past Monday night, capping off the collegiate basketball season. During March Madness, the Gators pulled off a number of comeback victories, but they left the most spectacular one for last. In the National

Florida Gators defeat Houston in a thrilling match to win the men’s basketball national championship

University of Florida Gators Campus Sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Katherine Welles In a thrilling game that went right down to the last play, the Florida Gators defeated the Houston Cougars to win the NCAA men’s basketball championship on Monday. With 16:24 remaining in the second half, the Gators had fallen behind by as much

Gainesville Erupts as Florida Gators Secure Final Four Spot

University of Florida Gators — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Gregory Reed Growing up in Gainesville, Jack O’Keefe was surrounded by the legacy of the Florida Gators. As a fifth-year senior at UF, he had long awaited his defining moment—one that would join the ranks of the unforgettable. Where were you when Chris Chiozza stunned Wisconsin? When

Alligators in the Florida Sewer System Are “Abundant”: “Like Something Out of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”

Alligators Florida Everglades — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thierry Eidenweil Alligators have been living in Florida’s wastewater pipes. According to a University of Florida research, there were 35 distinct animal species in the stormwater sewer systems beneath Gainesville, including armadillos, frogs, raccoons, and yes, alligators. According to the study, as urbanization and development increase, “human-modified environments”

Miami’s victory over the Florida Gators is concerning for Billy Napier

University of Florida Gators – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gregory Reed For Florida, the 2024 season could not have gotten off to a worse start. The Gators lost to Miami 41–17 at home on Saturday due to overwhelming odds. In Gainesville, the Hurricanes upset the record for most points scored in a Week 1

UF is ranked No. 4 among the best public universities in the country by Forbes

University of Florida ranked No. 4 by Forbes – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bryan Pollard According to rankings released today, Forbes has ranked the University of Florida as the fourth-best public university in the country and among the best for return on investment. According to Forbes, UF stood out among the nation’s most prestigious

FSU finishes regular season undefeated after win against Florida

FSU football game – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ruth Peterkin With just seven total yards and one drive in the opening fifteen minutes, Florida State had an awful first quarter. However, there are four of them in a football game, and in the end, FSU handled matters, winning 24–15 to cover the spread and

University of Florida gifted $100 million, making it the largest gift in its history

University of Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Katherine Welles The University of Florida has announced that it has received a gift of $100 million from the Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Family Foundation. The donation, the biggest from an individual in UF’s history, will be used to advance the University of Florida (UF) Scripps biomedical

Palm Island Park reopens after ‘aggressive alligator’ forced a temporary closure

American Alligator Near River in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jim Schwabel Palm Island Park in Mount Dora, Florida, reopened on Monday morning after being temporarily closed over the weekend due to an “aggressive alligator.” The Mount Dora Police Department posted early Sunday morning that the park would remain closed because of the

Alligators just want to have fun! Images taken in the Florida Everglades show predators at play

Alligators Florida Everglades — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thierry Eidenweil Remarkable images posted to social media channels over the past week feature alligators playing with a football and chasing a remote control boat around a lake, seeming to confirm a Tennessee university study that found that crocodilians like to have fun too. An image posted to