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Local leaders reflect and reminisce amid America's 250th celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Daniela Ortiz

Daniela is a junior sports journalism student and the enterprise/hockey beat reporter for Fall 2025. When not writing an article, you can catch her drawing or playing with her roommates' cats.

Antoine Fields, Jacquelyn Randall, Malik J. Moore and Xavier J. Monroe speak during a Democratic candidate forum, Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Julianna Bendeck

District 21 Candidate Forum

By Julianna Bendeck | 5:48pm

Antoine Fields, Jacquelyn Randall, Malik J. Moore and Xavier J. Monroe speak during a Democratic candidate forum, Thursday, July 2, 2026.

In front of Gainesville Health and Fitness, stands an illuminated eagle sculpture statue in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States after its unveiling on June 30, in Gainesville, Fla.

Addison Gload

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By Addison Gload | July 1

In front of Gainesville Health and Fitness, stands an illuminated eagle sculpture statue in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States after its unveiling on June 30, in Gainesville, Fla.

Reporters prepare for broadcasts outside the Supreme Court during the final day of court decisions before the summer recess, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Washington D.C.

Juleidi Machuca

06/30/26 Supreme Court Decision

By Juleidi Machuca | June 30

Reporters prepare for broadcasts outside the Supreme Court during the final day of court decisions before the summer recess, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Washington D.C.

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