Flowers will bloom in the wake of school staff member's death

Volunteers spread hay after planting marigolds, milkweed and other perennials beside an outdoor classroom at Stephen Foster Elementary School. They took the day to beautify the campus in the wake of media specialist Leslie Williams’ death. Gillian Sweeney / Alligator Staff

Actors Eric Loscheider, Caroline Hanks and Brady Wease discuss their roles in the show "Million Dollar Quartet", which is the final show of the Hippodrome's 2025-2026 season.

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By Sonaiya Brown | 5:23pm

Actors Eric Loscheider, Caroline Hanks and Brady Wease discuss their roles in the show "Million Dollar Quartet", which is the final show of the Hippodrome's 2025-2026 season.

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Mayor Harvey Ward is among those at the ribbon cutting for the renovated Gainesville City Hall Plaza Friday, May 8, 2026.

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By Logan McBride | 4:11pm

Mayor Harvey Ward is among those at the ribbon cutting for the renovated Gainesville City Hall Plaza Friday, May 8, 2026.

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