Independent Florida Alligator
Gainesville, Florida, United StatesEnglishOperating as the largest student-run newspaper in the United States, this publication serves the University of Florida and the surrounding Gainesville community. It is widely recognized for maintaining complete editorial and financial independence from the university, providing comprehensive coverage of both campus issues and local news since its founding in 1906.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN GAINESVILLE
The local newspaper market is defined by a traditional split between a long-standing dominant daily and a prominent collegiate press. The Gainesville Sun, currently owned by Gannett, has operated as the primary daily publication since the late nineteenth century. Meanwhile, the Independent Florida Alligator serves the University of Florida community and stands as one of the largest student-run newspapers in the country, having separated from university control in 1973. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Gainesville.
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