Marriage Blessing

Luis Pedreira, left, and his partner John Franchiseur, listen to Associate Minister Andrew M. Bachmann during a marriage blessing at United Church of Gainesville on Sunday morning. Pedreira and Franchiseur have been together for 47 years and were one of 13 couples blessed.

Florida gymnast Danie Ferris performs on the floor during a NCAA gymnastics meet against Arkansas, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Ryan Friedenberg

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By Ryan Friedenberg | 11:24pm

Florida gymnast Danie Ferris performs on the floor during a NCAA gymnastics meet against Arkansas, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Courtesy of Eduardo Arenas

Flying Pig Parade

By Courtesy of Eduardo Arenas | Feb. 6

Parade Director Glenn Terry at the 2026 Flying Pig Parade.

Florida thrower Imani Washington competes in the women’s weight throw during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | Feb. 6

Florida thrower Imani Washington competes in the women’s weight throw during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

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