The Independent Florida Alligator

https://www.alligator.org
Screenshot of the The Independent Florida Alligator website
The Independent Florida Alligator is an award-winning, student-run newspaper covering the University of Florida and the greater Gainesville area. Its daily reporting covers news, sports, art and culture, investigations and a Spanish-language section, El Caimán. It is the largest student-run newspaper in the United States, with a daily circulation of 14,000 and a readership of more than 21,000. About 100 students from the University of Florida and Santa Fe College serve on The Alligator's staff each semester. The Alligator prints on a weekly basis, with free copies distributed every Monday to newsracks on campus and around Gainesville.

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Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Gainesville, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
1906
Languages:
English
Spanish
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Gainesville, Florida

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Lifestyle
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Data journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Vodcast or other video platforms
Print
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Local advertising sold by own team
Individual donations
Sponsorships on social media
Newsletter advertising or sponsorship
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Others revenue sources:
, Classifieds

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