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Jose Nieves, 28, who graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, and Miguel Cardona, 27, who graduated from the UF School of Architecture.

There’s a new sheriff in town for animal control: literally. From now on, Alachua County will have the sheriff wrangle all criminal animal enforcement cases.

Henry A. Moore

Animal Enforcement

By Henry A. Moore | 10:49am

There’s a new sheriff in town for animal control: literally. From now on, Alachua County will have the sheriff wrangle all criminal animal enforcement cases.

Florida forward Thomas Haugh (10) is interviewed by ESPN sideline reporter Kris Budden after clinching the Southeastern Conference Championship title by defeating Arkansas 111-77 in an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 7:04pm

Florida forward Thomas Haugh (10) is interviewed by ESPN sideline reporter Kris Budden after clinching the Southeastern Conference Championship title by defeating Arkansas 111-77 in an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida’s Tanapatt Nirundorn returns the ball in a NCAA men's doubles tennis match against Texas A&M, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Matthew Quesada

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By Matthew Quesada | 6:57pm

Florida’s Tanapatt Nirundorn returns the ball in a NCAA men's doubles tennis match against Texas A&M, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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