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Natalie Kaufman

Natalie Kaufman

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Business Enterprise Reporter, The Independent Florida Alligator

Gainesville

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Last fall I worked as a general assignment reporter on The Alligator's metro desk. Now business and technology reporting. I am the business enterprise reporter. My interests include economic

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I do not consider beauty and cosmetic products to be health-related stories. Please do not pitch these.

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Total articles 16

  • Looming trade war spooks Florida businesses, consumers

    By Natalie Kaufman| The Independent Florida Alligator Verified Robert McMahon’s broccoli, beets and basil aren’t in jeopardy. That’s because Southern Fresh Farms, a small agrotourism property in Fort Myers, will be insulated from tariff shock, according to co-owner McMahon. But he doubts that’s the case for others in the agricultural industry. “Most everything we use is produced in the United States anyway,” he said.

    By Natalie Kaufman · The Independent Florida Alligator

    Apr. 07, 2025

  • Renter versus algorithm: Software shakes up Florida housing market

    By Natalie Kaufman| The Independent Florida Alligator Verified Loud. Dirty. Expensive. Those are some ways Devin Kinnally described off-campus housing. The 20-year-old UF economics junior said she’s been through the wringer hunting for an affordable dwelling close to her classes. Kinnally lived in a Beaty Towers dorm her freshman year before venturing off campus. Kinnally said she didn’t reap much value from a unit she leased for $1,100 monthly at UFORA, an apartment complex on Southwest Fifth Avenue.

    By Natalie Kaufman · The Independent Florida Alligator

    Mar. 12, 2025

  • Your favorite foods are more expensive than ever

    By Natalie Kaufman| The Independent Florida Alligator Verified The breakfast crowd at the Waffle House on West Newberry Road was in for a rude awakening in early February. All meals with fluffy scrambled eggs and puffy omelets cost them extra. Waffle House chains nationwide added a to dishes with eggs beginning Feb. 3. Some diners were indifferent, others resentful. Supply chain issues have recently disrupted the global food system, a similar phenomenon to that seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Natalie Kaufman · The Independent Florida Alligator

    Feb. 24, 2025

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The Independent Florida Alligator

The Independent Florida Alligator is a student-run daily newspaper that serves the University of Florida (UF) community. Established in 1906, it became fully independent in 1973, allowing it to maintain editorial freedom and avoid administrative censorship. The newspaper is known for its impactful journalism, including investigative reporting on campus and local issues, and has received national recognition for its work. The Alligator publishes a daily print edition and has a strong online presence, offering news articles, opinion pieces, and coverage of campus events. It also provides in-depth investigative journalism and serves as a platform for student journalists to develop their skills in reporting, editing, and media production. The primary audience includes UF students, faculty, staff, and the Gainesville community, making it a vital source of information and a voice for campus-related stories.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

+1 352-376-4458

Founded: 1906