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Mark Merwitzer, Progressive Party treasurer and vice president, is seen with Alfredo Ortiz, Progressive Party president, in the Reitz Student Union, during a recount on the SG elections results on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.

Patrons at the Bull in Downtown Gainesville, Fla., share anecdotes about what "home" means to them, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 10:26am

Patrons at the Bull in Downtown Gainesville, Fla., share anecdotes about what "home" means to them, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Florida infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) gets set before a pitch during a game against Longwood at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Alyvia Logan

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By Alyvia Logan | 9:11pm

Florida infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) gets set before a pitch during a game against Longwood at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Florida infielder Landon Stripling (13) swings his bat during an NCAA baseball game against Florida International University, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 9:09pm

Florida infielder Landon Stripling (13) swings his bat during an NCAA baseball game against Florida International University, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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