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Sean Duncan, a 28-year-old Gypsy Paradise & Friends artist, practices a fist bump with Ileana Rodriguez, 4, during Spirit Fest at The Jam on Sunday. The three-day festival featured more than 30 live music acts, as well as food, hand-made clothing and art to celebrate the venue's closing.

Blaise Ingoglia, Florida's chief financial officer, speaks at a press conference in Alachua, Fla., on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.

Maria Avlonitis

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By Maria Avlonitis | 8:50pm

Blaise Ingoglia, Florida's chief financial officer, speaks at a press conference in Alachua, Fla., on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.

Gainesville cinemas are showing classic movies to young audiences who want a blast from the past.

Henry A. Moore

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By Henry A. Moore | 7:00pm

Gainesville cinemas are showing classic movies to young audiences who want a blast from the past.

A recent court decision suggests that law enforcement can no longer prosecute violators of Florida's "Open Carry Ban."

Dylan Speicher

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By Dylan Speicher | Sep. 25

A recent court decision suggests that law enforcement can no longer prosecute violators of Florida's "Open Carry Ban."

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