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Bob Carlton, the owner of Balloons and Beyond, disassembles his hot air balloon on Flavet Field after about an hour and half of balloon rides on Friday. Carlton volunteered to bring his balloon to help raise awareness of mental health at the Onward and Upward event, hosted by the UF Bateman team.

A man sits on a scooter protesting against the creation of Wildflowers Music Park in Melrose, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

Logan McBride

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By Logan McBride | Jan. 8

A man sits on a scooter protesting against the creation of Wildflowers Music Park in Melrose, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

Henry A. Moore

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By Henry A. Moore | Jan. 8

Music lovers will gather at Heartwood Soundstage for a Folk Festival, Saturday, Jan. 10-11, 2026.

Vermin Supreme addresses the audience with a megaphone at University Club, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Matthew Quesada

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By Matthew Quesada | Jan. 6

Vermin Supreme addresses the audience with a megaphone at University Club, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

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