Ron Hamer enjoys chicken noodle soup at St. Francis House in downtown Gainesville, which provides cold night services for the homeless. Hamer dropped out of high school in 11th grade and went to work for a local Birmingham radio station, WZZK. When his mother died in 1996, he lost her house and found himself living on the streets.
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By Courtesy to The Alligator | Apr. 28A crowd gathers in front of the screen at Mom's OG Bar and Grill in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Noah Lantor | Apr. 26Florida gators attack Jordan Basso (6) hugs teammate Frannie Hahn (16) after she scores a goal in a lacrosse game against Loyola Maryland in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
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By Vivienne Serret | Apr. 23Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward speaks at a vigil for victims of the April 17 Florida State University shooting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.