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The UF student voter turnout for Student Government elections varies every year.

Dylan Speicher

Dylan Speicher is a junior graphic design student and is currently in her third semester on The Alligator's multimedia desk. In her free time, she enjoys a cool Dr. Pepper and hanging out with her cat, Baymax.

Alachua County Public Schools issued nonrenewals and reassignments to teachers amid a nationwide teacher shortage.

Mily Moran

Teacher Nonrenewals

By Mily Moran | 11:49am

Alachua County Public Schools issued nonrenewals and reassignments to teachers amid a nationwide teacher shortage.

Alachua County residents speak with vendors at a disability awareness expo in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Sonaiya Brown

Alachua County Disability Awareness Expo

By Sonaiya Brown | 5:45pm

Alachua County residents speak with vendors at a disability awareness expo in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories continue to be issued for many Florida counties throughout the summer.

Daniela Ortiz

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By Daniela Ortiz | July 30

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories continue to be issued for many Florida counties throughout the summer.

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