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Lt. Sean Withers from Gainesville Fire Rescue won the grand champion belt for eating the most hot dogs (eight) by himself. Withers and other members of GFR were awarded first prize during the competition. Together, they consumed 25 hot dogs.

Gina Uhl points at a proposed rezoning map draft at a community rezoning meeting held at A.L. Mebane Middle School in Alachua, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 1:18pm

Gina Uhl points at a proposed rezoning map draft at a community rezoning meeting held at A.L. Mebane Middle School in Alachua, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

As the University of Florida cuts classes from general education requirements, the Hamilton Center dominates the new offerings.

Henry A. Moore

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By Henry A. Moore | 11:11pm

As the University of Florida cuts classes from general education requirements, the Hamilton Center dominates the new offerings.

Alyvia Logan

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By Alyvia Logan | 10:49pm

The Children’s Trust of Alachua County office stands along NW 25th Place in Gainesville, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Alyvia Logan/The Alligator)

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