Gainesville resident Mary Horn (right) explores the newly opened Barr Hammock Preserve with Emily Hoon, an Alachua County resident, at the opening celebration Saturday morning. The pair walked along the 6.5-mile Levy Loop hiking trail, which circles around restored marsh.
Out of State Students
By Eva Lu | 6:56pmA Florida education bill proposes to decrease the percentage of non-Florida residents enrolled at Florida public universities from 10% to 5%.
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By Matthew Quesada | 6:52pmGuest Speaker Dr. Micheal Bustamante addresses the audience of students at Smathers Library in Gainesville, Fla. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2026.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 5:56pmKayak the rabbit eats lettuce on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





