The Depot Park groundbreaking ceremony featured speakers like former Gainesville city mayor Pegeen Hanrahan. The park had been contaminated with coal power plant waste 19 years ago and an enormous effort has been put toward the cleanup, Hanrahan explained.
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By Caroline Walsh | 10:55pmFlorida guard Liv McGill (23) dribbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Caroline Walsh | 10:55pmFlorida guard Lalia Reynolds (13) dribbles during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Caroline Walsh | 10:21pmFlorida guard Lalia Reynolds (13) shoots during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Auburn, Thursday, Feb. 5, in Gainesville, Fla.





