The long-held chant of the Florida Gators is going away. University of Florida President Kent Fuchs said Thursday that the school will do away with the cheer during athletic events. "While I know of ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Florida announced Thursday it is banning its “Gator Bait” cheer. In a letter to the community, UF President Kent Fuchs said there is no evidence of racism associated ...

A few years ago I came across a profoundly unnerving historical photo: A lineup of terrified, naked Black babies cowered over the title “Alligator Bait.” As it turned out, the idea of Black babies ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The University of Florida is ending its “gator bait” cheer at football games and other sports events because of its racial connotations, the school’s president announced ...

On Sunday, two men stood in front of Alligator Alcatraz to show support for the detention center. One held a sign that read, “Welcome to Paradise. Don’t feed the animals.” The jokes about alligators ...