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Pastor Crystal Griffin stops to talk to a friend while shopping for her ministry on Friday afternoon at the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. The food bank distributes to five surrounding counties, including Alachua.

Emily Westerholm, the founder and executive director of Released Reentry, recites a poem at an Open Mic Poetry Nights event at Released Reentry in Gainesville, Fla., on June 10, 2026.

Brandy Sumner

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By Brandy Sumner | 10:49am

Emily Westerholm, the founder and executive director of Released Reentry, recites a poem at an Open Mic Poetry Nights event at Released Reentry in Gainesville, Fla., on June 10, 2026.

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By Sonaiya Brown | 7:23am

The UF Board of Trustees votes on presidential finalist Stuart Bell during a board meeting at the university, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Amongst exacerbating decisions by the current administration the local hispanic community along with immigration lawyers reflect on the decision by some members to vote for Trump.

Anenaa Kumar

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By Anenaa Kumar | 3:00am

Amongst exacerbating decisions by the current administration the local hispanic community along with immigration lawyers reflect on the decision by some members to vote for Trump.

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