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From left: Officer Ryan Foster rides Merlin and Cpl. Tracy Fundenburg rides Zeus. The two horses have been working for Gainesville Police’s mounted unit for about 10 years. On Tuesday, the horses retired.

Florida gymnast Danie Ferris performs on the floor during a NCAA gymnastics meet against Arkansas, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Ryan Friedenberg

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By Ryan Friedenberg | Feb. 6

Florida gymnast Danie Ferris performs on the floor during a NCAA gymnastics meet against Arkansas, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Courtesy of Eduardo Arenas

Flying Pig Parade

By Courtesy of Eduardo Arenas | Feb. 6

Parade Director Glenn Terry at the 2026 Flying Pig Parade.

Florida thrower Imani Washington competes in the women’s weight throw during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | Feb. 6

Florida thrower Imani Washington competes in the women’s weight throw during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

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