Current interim President Kent Fuchs' extended contract is set to expire Sept. 1. He has served in the interim position since Aug. 1, 2024.

A woman was attacked by an alligator while on a hiking trail in the Bird Rookery Swamp in Collier County, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. After emerging from the water, the alligator bit the woman on her arm and leg, the FWC said. She was rushed to the hospital, her condition has not been released.

Pete Alonso, Brady Singer and Wyatt Langford headline another strong week for Florida Gators in MLB as former stars power their respective teams.

A federal judge considered whether detainees have been denied their legal rights at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades.

Meanwhile, new flights emerge as Spirit Airlines starts flights between Fort Lauderdale and Key West, benefiting travelers seeking easy access to the Keys. American Airlines also advances its offerings by adding routes from Miami to European hubs like Milan, accommodating travelers heading to fashion and business centers.

USA TODAY Sports released its preseason college football re-rankings of all 136 FBS schools, with the Florida Gators landing here.

A Florida man who fatally stabbed his estranged wife’s sister and parents and then set fire to their house is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A federal judge is considering whether detainees have been denied their legal rights at a temporary immigrant detention center.

Florida is now one of 14 states that still allow corporal punishment in public schools. Under the law, school districts that allow corporal punishment must adopt a formal policy approved by the school board. Parents can then choose to sign a consent form authorizing school staff to use it.