Martha Barnett

Bob Graham, former Governor of Florida and United States Senator, and Martha Barnett, former President of the American Bar Association, sit down in Pugh Hall on Wednesday night to discuss the importance of civic engagement.

Rancher John “Ronnie” Nix speaking to attendees at the “Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Florida - Then & Now” event at the Cotton Club Museum in Gainesville, Fla.

Gian Giron

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By Gian Giron | 2:41pm

Rancher John “Ronnie” Nix speaking to attendees at the “Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Florida - Then & Now” event at the Cotton Club Museum in Gainesville, Fla.

Attendees gather during the “Rawrrr Into Reading” event at the Tower Road Branch Library, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Emily Medina-Finsen

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By Emily Medina-Finsen | 2:37pm

Attendees gather during the “Rawrrr Into Reading” event at the Tower Road Branch Library, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward and other city leaders cut a ribbon commemorating the opening of new pickleball courts and park renovations, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Tom Petty Park in Gainesville, Fla.

Sonaiya Brown

Tom Petty Park Ribbon Cutting

By Sonaiya Brown | 11:56am

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward and other city leaders cut a ribbon commemorating the opening of new pickleball courts and park renovations, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Tom Petty Park in Gainesville, Fla.

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