Downtown protest

A protestor holds up a sign reading “Black Lives Matter,” in front of the statue memorializing fallen Confederate soldiers from the Civil War. A crowd of over 100 gathered underneath the statue to either call for its removal or its preservation on the site.

Amanda Yale

Ripple Theatre

By Amanda Yale | 10:46am

Owner and founder of Ripple Theatre Nathan Wynn poses at his piano, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

A volunteer on the Mike Klein for Congress campaign wears a T-shirt reading, "Stop congressional stock trading, elect an Independent," at "One Gainesville, One World," a campaign event celebrating the International Day of Peace, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Cafe Voltaire in Gainesville, Fla.

Photo courtesy of Milo Watson

Mike Klein Campaign

By Photo courtesy of Milo Watson | Sep. 22

A volunteer on the Mike Klein for Congress campaign wears a T-shirt reading, "Stop congressional stock trading, elect an Independent," at "One Gainesville, One World," a campaign event celebrating the International Day of Peace, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2026, at Cafe Voltaire in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) hits the Heisman Pose during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Auburn, Ala.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | Sep. 20

Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) hits the Heisman Pose during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Auburn, Ala.

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