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MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025
VOLUME 120 - ISSUE 8 Not officially associated with the University of Florida
Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida
Florida Gators wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant (9) runs with the ball during a football game between the Texas Longhorns and the Florida Gators on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.
Noah Lantor // Alligator Staff
Dallas Wilson smashes Florida program records in dominant debut THE TAMPA NATIVE RECORDED SIX CATCHES FOR 111 YARDS AND TWO TOUCHDOWNS
By Max Bernstein Sports Writer
Sitting with a 1-3 record heading into October, the Gators’ offense needed a spark.
SPORTS/SPECIAL/CUTOUT
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Florida had managed only 11 points per game in its three consecutive defeats. Following a 55-0 win against Long Island in its opener, it seemed UF's formerly potent attack had run out of gas. The Gators’ next test wasn't against just any team. The then-No. 9 Texas Longhorns traveled to Gainesville for the
SEE WILSON, PAGE 10
Meet Santa Fe College Police Department’s new police chief AFTER 26 YEARS AT SFPD, GAINESVILLE NATIVE RYAN WOODS STEPS UP TO THE TOP POSITION
By Leona Masangkay Alligator Staff Writer
There’s a new chief in town for the Santa Fe College Police Department, but his name is
Crime
far from unknown. After rising through the ranks as officer, lieutenant, captain and major at SFPD over the course of 26 years, 58-year-old Ryan Woods began his role as chief on Oct. 1. “I’ve been at Santa Fe a long time,” Woods said. “I actually get to take it to the next level.” The Gainesville native has spent his entire
SEE SFC POLICE, PAGE 3
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