Sports Journalist · Boynton Beach, FL

Seth
Haber

Covering UF Gymnastics for The Independent Florida Alligator. Former beat reporter at WRUF ESPN 98.1 FM, covering Gator sports and North Florida high school athletics.

Seth Haber
Gymnastics Reporter · The Alligator
2
Publications
14+
Published Articles
3
Beats Covered
UF
Sports Journalism, Junior

The reporter
behind the byline

Seth Haber is a junior sports journalism student at the University of Florida, currently serving as Gymnastics Reporter for The Independent Florida Alligator — one of the nation's top independent collegiate newspapers.

Before joining the Alligator, Seth built his chops at WRUF ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM, where he covered University of Florida athletics and North Florida high school football with the same attention to detail that defines his beat reporting today.

When he's not courtside or trackside, you'll find him walking the streets of Boynton Beach or deep in the latest TV binge.

UF Gymnastics UF Football UF Cross Country HS Football HS Basketball
5
Countries visited
Passport well on its way to full
20
Arenas he's stepped inside
And counting — the bucket list isn't done
Lead role in a high school play
Turns out reporting and performing aren't so different

Where I've
reported

2026
The Independent Florida Alligator
Gymnastics Reporter
Beat coverage of No. 1-ranked UF Women's Gymnastics program — game recaps, athlete features, and live meet reporting throughout the 2026 season.
2025
WRUF ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM
Sports Reporter
Covered UF football, cross country, and Alachua County high school athletics. Wrote analysis pieces, game recaps, and breaking sports news for a regional ESPN affiliate.
Now
University of Florida
Sports Journalism, Junior
Pursuing a degree in Sports Journalism at the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
Published Work

Articles

The Florida Alligator
Kayla DiCello leads No. 3 Florida to rout over Arkansas

On Friday, Kayla DiCello was looking to get back on track after her severe Achilles injury in 2024. And she delivered.

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The Florida Alligator
Florida overcomes adversity on vault en route to victory

In a hostile environment in Auburn, the No. 1 Florida Gators gymnastics team set the tone early but stumbled to the finish with a poor vault rotation.

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The Florida Alligator
No. 1 Florida topples No. 4 Alabama in competitive SEC opener

After a season debut that saw them jump to No. 1 in rankings, Florida women's gymnastics continued its momentum in the SEC opener against Alabama.

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The Florida Alligator
Gators women's gymnastics takes first meet of the season

Gators gymnastics kicked off their season in style, winning a quad meet against North Carolina, West Virginia, and Temple.

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WRUF ESPN
Buchholz Girls Basketball Falls to Tocoi Creek in Opener

Class 6A-District 3 rival Tocoi Creek continues to be a thorn in the side of the Buchholz High girls basketball team, sweeping the Bobcats for the second straight year.

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WRUF ESPN
Florida's Rocco Underwood Named Semifinalist for Best Long Snapper Award

Florida's Rocco Underwood was named the best long snapper in college football last year and looks to repeat that honor after earning a semifinalist nod this week.

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WRUF ESPN
Buchholz Defeats Oviedo, to Host Nease in 2nd Round of Class 6A Playoffs

The No. 1-seeded Bobcats fought off the No. 8-seeded Oviedo Lions 49-41 in a thriller at Citizens Field to advance in the FHSAA Class 6A playoffs.

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WRUF ESPN
Florida's Cross Country Runners Add to SEC Winnings

Six Florida cross country runners earned All-SEC honors after the women won the team title and freshman Kelvin Cheruiyot captured the men's individual trophy.

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WRUF ESPN
College Football Coach Buyouts Hit Record Numbers

Following "fire Billy" chants at Florida, a broader look at how coach buyouts across college football are reaching historic financial territory.

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WRUF ESPN
A Tale of Two Teams: Women's and Men's Cross Country

Florida's women's cross country team has dominated the rankings while the men's program finds itself in a very different place heading into conference season.

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WRUF ESPN
Three Changes Florida Can Make Ahead of Miami

After struggling in Baton Rouge, analysis of the key adjustments the Gators need to make if they want to turn their season around against rival Miami.

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WRUF ESPN
ESPN's Paul Finebaum Calls For Billy Napier's Firing

Following the loss to USF, national media and Gator fans aligned — even Paul Finebaum publicly called for the head coach's job.

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Class Work
Florida Bans Intentional Release of Balloons to Protect Marine Life

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 321 into law, making Florida the latest state to ban balloon releases after studies found nearly one in three seabirds that consumed a balloon died. Violators face a $150 fine starting July 1.

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Class Work
Florida Officials Urge Young Drivers to Put the Phone Down During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

With roughly 52,900 crashes attributed to distracted driving in Florida in 2025 — the most in four years — state officials launched a social media campaign targeting young drivers ahead of April's awareness month.

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Class Work
Boynton Beach Bars See Surge During March Madness

Local bar owners say Florida's NCAA tournament run translated directly into packed crowds, longer nights and higher profits — with some spots seeing 30–50% attendance increases during major games.

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Class Work
FAU Study Finds Junk Food as Dangerous as Tobacco for Heart Health

Florida Atlantic University researchers found that heavy junk food consumers face a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke — levels comparable to tobacco use — drawing on data from nearly 4,800 participants surveyed between 2021 and 2023.

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Class Work
Obituary: Dr. James Cade, 80, Inventor of Gatorade and UF Professor

Dr. James Robert Cade, who invented Gatorade in 1965 to help UF football players combat dehydration, died Tuesday of kidney failure at Shands Hospital. He taught at the University of Florida for more than 40 years and leaves behind a brand worth an estimated $7 billion annually.

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Class Work
Free Dental Clinic Draws 63 Boynton Beach Residents to St. Patrick Church

Freedom Clinic U.S.A. partnered with St. Patrick Catholic Church to offer free cleanings, fillings and extractions to uninsured residents — many of whom said it was their only dental visit of the year.

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Class Work
Saucy by KFC Opens in Boynton Beach, Bringing 13 Sauces to a Crowded Market

The sauce-focused fast-casual chain replaced PDQ on W. University Ave., aiming to stand out from Raising Cane's and Zaxby's with customizable flavors and kiosk ordering on its opening day.

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The Florida Alligator
Kayla DiCello leads No. 3 Florida to rout over Arkansas Read →
The Florida Alligator
Florida overcomes adversity on vault en route to victory Read →
The Florida Alligator
No. 1 Florida topples No. 4 Alabama in competitive SEC opener Read →
The Florida Alligator
Gators women's gymnastics takes first meet of the season Read →
WRUF ESPN
Buchholz Girls Basketball Falls to Tocoi Creek in Opener Read →
WRUF ESPN
Buchholz Defeats Oviedo, to Host Nease in 2nd Round of Playoffs Read →
WRUF ESPN
College Football Coach Buyouts Hit Record Numbers Read →
WRUF ESPN
Three Changes Florida Can Make Ahead of Miami Read →
Class Work
Florida Bans Intentional Release of Balloons to Protect Marine Life Print only
Class Work
Florida Officials Urge Young Drivers to Put the Phone Down Print only
Class Work
Boynton Beach Bars See Surge During March Madness Print only
Class Work
FAU Study Finds Junk Food as Dangerous as Tobacco for Heart Health Print only
Class Work
Obituary: Dr. James Cade, 80, Inventor of Gatorade Print only
Class Work
Free Dental Clinic Draws 63 Boynton Beach Residents to St. Patrick Church Print only
Class Work
Saucy by KFC Opens in Boynton Beach, Bringing 13 Sauces to a Crowded Market Print only
Resume

Experience &
Education

2025–26
Independent Florida Alligator
Beat Reporter
Covered UF Women's Gymnastics — game recaps, feature stories, post-meet interviews, and live social media coverage of meets.
2025
NCAA Boca Raton Bowl
Reporter
Assisted with game-day setup, conducted athlete and coach interviews for both teams, and delivered game recaps to the senior reporter.
2024–25
WRUF ESPN Gainesville
Sports Intern
Published feature stories and game coverage on UF athletics, presented on-air sports analysis segments, and covered local sporting events.
2025–26
UF Southwest Recreation Center
Referee / Scorekeeper
Officiated recreational sports games, documented scores, and maintained fair and organized play environments.
2025–26
Sports Entrepreneurial Club — UF
Social Media Manager
Created on-brand graphics, managed content calendar, and coordinated Gator alumni guest speaker events.
2024–25
UF Dance Marathon
Ambassador
Led Innovation Academy participants in raising over $1,000 for critically ill children; developed sponsorship and outreach strategies.
2024–25
UF Public Speaking Laboratory
Tutor / Teaching Assistant
Provided one-on-one presentation coaching and collaborated with the Dial Center on promotional events for communication skills.
University of Florida
B.S. in Journalism — Sports Journalism
Minors: Innovation · Communication Studies
Gainesville, FL · Expected May 2027
Software
Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook
Journalism
Beat Reporting Athlete Interviews On-Air Broadcasting Social Media Feature Writing Game Recaps
Contact
561-693-8515
sethyhaber@gmail.com
Boynton Beach, FL
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