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The University of Florida Gator Marching Band celebrated the groundbreaking of a new permanent practice facility Friday afternoon.
Read More »UF Gator Marching Band Breaks Ground On New Practice Facility
UF Athletic Department Releases Renderings of $130M Facility Upgrade Plan
The trustees met Friday morning in Emerson Alumni Hall where the proposal was unanimously approved.
Read More »UAA Makes Pitch For New Gator Baseball Stadium
The University of Florida's University Athletic Association has put together a proposal for a new baseball stadium less than a year after the Gators won the 2018 national title.
Read More »Fewer Seats In The Swamp? Stricklin Talks Possible Changes to Gators Facilities
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has a long-term plan to give The Swamp a much-needed face-lift. It includes possibly reducing seating in the Gators' football stadium.
Read More »UF Athletes Speak Up About Challenges Of Career In Sports And Their Path To Success
UF student athletes share their point of view on what it takes to be successful in sports and how hard work becomes the part of their everyday life on the way to achievement and recognition.
Read More »Gator Fans Refunded For Two Home Games
Gator football fans can request refunds for the game against LSU, rescheduled for Nov. 19, and the cancelled game against Presbyterian.
Read More »Florida’s Next Athletic Director Will Be An External Hire
University Athletic Association spokesman Steve McClain says three internal candidates — associate ADs Mike Hill, Chip Howard and Lynda Tealer — "have made a decision not to pursue the athletic director position for their own individual reasons."
Read More »Foley Tells UAA Board, “I’m still the boss, folks.”
Florida's outgoing athletic director told the UAA during their board meeting on Monday, "I'm still the boss, folks."
Read More »UF To Introduce ‘Clear Bag’ Policy At Football Games
The policy is meant to allow security to more easily and quickly search bags on game days.
Read More »Florida To Sell Alcohol At Football, Men’s Basketball Games
Florida is the latest school to start selling alcohol at sporting events. The Gators are looking to create a new revenue stream at a time when costs are on the rise as schools pay athletes a monthly stipend.
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