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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.

Mily Moran

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By Mily Moran | 8:18am

Florida women’s volleyball players celebrate a win during an NCAA volleyball game against Tennessee, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Juleidi Machuca

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By Juleidi Machuca | 10:10pm

Florida women’s volleyball players celebrate a win during an NCAA volleyball game against Tennessee, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts sits at 3201 Hull Rd, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Riana Sage

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By Riana Sage | 8:44pm

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts sits at 3201 Hull Rd, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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