Food bank

Pastor Crystal Griffin stops to talk to a friend while shopping for her ministry on Friday afternoon at the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank. The food bank distributes to five surrounding counties, including Alachua.

Contestants get ready for the cooking competition.

Alexandros Theodossis

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By Alexandros Theodossis | Oct. 25

Contestants get ready for the cooking competition.

Florida Lieutenant Governor, Jay Collins, speaking at the University of Florida on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 in Gainesville, FL.

Juleidi Machuca

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By Juleidi Machuca | Oct. 23

Florida Lieutenant Governor, Jay Collins, speaking at the University of Florida on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 in Gainesville, FL.

(Photo by Nasser Al-Rabeah, courtesy of Ricardo A. Quiñones Lugo)

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Oct. 23

(Photo by Nasser Al-Rabeah, courtesy of Ricardo A. Quiñones Lugo)

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