Dancing in the Dark

A spirited festival-goer dances at CounterPoint music festival in Atlanta, Ga., Thursday. The three-day electronic-dance-music festival featured artists such as Bassnectar, Skrillex and Pretty Lights.

Evan Morgan Moon, City of Gainesville mayoral candidate, speaks at the candidate forum for the Alachua County Democratic Party Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Mily Moran

Evan Moon

By Mily Moran | July 24

Evan Morgan Moon, City of Gainesville mayoral candidate, speaks at the candidate forum for the Alachua County Democratic Party Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Charli XCX released her seventh studio album "Music, Fashion, Film" on July 24, 2026.

Isabel Kraby

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By Isabel Kraby | July 24

Charli XCX released her seventh studio album "Music, Fashion, Film" on July 24, 2026.

Gainesville City Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker speaks at a community meeting in East Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Olivia Lofaso

East Gainesville Meeting

By Olivia Lofaso | July 23

Gainesville City Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker speaks at a community meeting in East Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

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