University of Florida

UF is warning about the possibility of banning the popular social media app on university devices and WiFi networks.

UF faculty members challenged the guidance, but a university official says a review is outside the scope of Ladapo’s work with the school.

The criminal investigation began in June and unfolded slowly over five months. Kitna was released from jail on an $80,000 bond late Thursday on charges related to possession of child pornography.

New details emerged Thursday about the criminal case against 19-year-old Jalen Kitna. It originated with a tip to police in June – months before the football season started – about an internet account that police said they traced to Kitna.

Florida Gators backup quarterback Jalen James Kitna is facing five felony counts of possession and distribution of child pornography. Kitna, was arrested Wednesday at his off-campus apartment. He is accused of sharing two illegal images with other internet users over the Discord social media service.

The University of Florida has the largest population of Jewish students of all public universities in the nation, and campus organizations continue to show solidarity and host events combating hate.

The University of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday unanimously approved U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as the panel's pick to be the school's next president, as the Nebraska Republican pledged to practice “political celibacy” if he ultimately gets the job.

FSU and UF maintained top-20 rankings among the nation’s public universities, while other Florida universities improved in the annual list by U.S. News & World Report.

Florida State University and the University of Florida plan to file arguments at the state Supreme Court in support of a woman who suffered catastrophic injuries when she was hit by a pickup truck in an incident that involved underage drinking.

A faculty committee charged with looking into how the University of Florida hired Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo found “numerous irregularities” that raised concerns. Ladapo was quickly hired to a tenured position at the university in addition to his duties at the Florida Department of Health.