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Andrew Krupinski, a 18-year-old freshman in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, observes plants in the Student Agriculture Garden across from Lake Alice on Wednesday afternoon.

Alachua County residents speak with vendors at a disability awareness expo in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Sonaiya Brown

Alachua County Disability Awareness Expo

By Sonaiya Brown | 5:45pm

Alachua County residents speak with vendors at a disability awareness expo in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories continue to be issued for many Florida counties throughout the summer.

Daniela Ortiz

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By Daniela Ortiz | July 30

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories continue to be issued for many Florida counties throughout the summer.

Sonaiya Brown

Blossom and Bloom

By Sonaiya Brown | July 29

Blossom and Bloom treats customers at the Alachua County Farmer's Market on July 25, 2026.

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