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Members of Marion County Fire Rescue wait to begin the first annual “Sausages for Safety” hot dog eating competition on Saturday afternoon. The competition, held at First Magnitude Brewing Company, was a fundraiser for Safety City.

Gina Uhl points at a proposed rezoning map draft at a community rezoning meeting held at A.L. Mebane Middle School in Alachua, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 1:18pm

Gina Uhl points at a proposed rezoning map draft at a community rezoning meeting held at A.L. Mebane Middle School in Alachua, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

As the University of Florida cuts classes from general education requirements, the Hamilton Center dominates the new offerings.

Henry A. Moore

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By Henry A. Moore | 11:11pm

As the University of Florida cuts classes from general education requirements, the Hamilton Center dominates the new offerings.

Alyvia Logan

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By Alyvia Logan | 10:49pm

The Children’s Trust of Alachua County office stands along NW 25th Place in Gainesville, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Alyvia Logan/The Alligator)

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