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Emma Hennessey, a 19-year-old UF business sophomore, rides the “Rock and Roll” with 19-year-old Demarco Reaves Saturday evening at the Alachua County Fair. Reaves was happy to experience a local event because he was visiting Hennessey from North Carolina. Look at the gallery here.

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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