A New Hole for Bookworms

David Merahn, 26, works to prepare Broken Shelves bookstore for Friday’s soft opening. Merahn said he wants to create a place where creative and engaging minds can hang out and socialize.

Yakitori, a Japanese dish of skewered, bite-sized pieces, is often served out of small stands in bus or subway stations in Japan.

Summer Johnston

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By Summer Johnston | 11:25am

Yakitori, a Japanese dish of skewered, bite-sized pieces, is often served out of small stands in bus or subway stations in Japan.

Florida’s Matthew Kress putts during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 10:20am

Florida’s Matthew Kress putts during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Protesters sit outside praying before the execution of Michael King, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla.

Alexa Ryan

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By Alexa Ryan | Mar. 17

Protesters sit outside praying before the execution of Michael King, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla.

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