Dump trucks sit in the lot of what used to be Windmeadows Mobile Home Park, which has been empty and covered in overgrown grass since 2002. A 100-acre expansion of Butler Plaza will be built there.
Student Government
By Ryan Friedenberg | 4:06pmUniversity of Florida student government Judicary chairwoman Abigail Melamed speaks during a student senate meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Student Government
By Ryan Friedenberg | 4:06pmA University of Florida student government Secretary speaks during a student senate meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Student Government
By Ryan Friedenberg | 4:06pmUniversity of Florida student government Information & Communication chairwoman Katherine Finfrock speaks during a student senate meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 03, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





