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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.

Alachua County residents speak with vendors at a disability awareness expo in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Sonaiya Brown

Alachua County Disability Awareness Expo

By Sonaiya Brown | 5:45pm

Alachua County residents speak with vendors at a disability awareness expo in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories continue to be issued for many Florida counties throughout the summer.

Daniela Ortiz

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By Daniela Ortiz | July 30

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories continue to be issued for many Florida counties throughout the summer.

Sonaiya Brown

Blossom and Bloom

By Sonaiya Brown | July 29

Blossom and Bloom treats customers at the Alachua County Farmer's Market on July 25, 2026.

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