Kirk Vigil

Jennifer Friend at the Charlie Kirk memorial hosted by UF's College Republicans on Plaza of the Americas, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Juleidi Machuca

Juleidi is a history and journalism junior at UF and serving as one of the Fall 2026 Photographers. This is her fourth semester on staff and her favorite assignment to cover is protests. In her spare time, she can be found journaling or TikTok dancing.

A firefighter carries an American thin red line flag while walking stairs in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during the 9/11 climb, Friday Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville Fla.

9/11 Stair Climb

11:14am

A firefighter carries an American thin red line flag while walking stairs in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during the 9/11 climb, Friday Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville Fla.

Outside the Florida Theatre during current renovations, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Mily Moran

Florida Theatre Renovation

By Mily Moran | 6:59pm

Outside the Florida Theatre during current renovations, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Café Palma at The Eatery at Broward Hall, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Mily Moran

Cafe Palma

By Mily Moran | 6:57pm

Café Palma at The Eatery at Broward Hall, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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