Puerto Rican flags planted on the Plaza of the Americas in the shape of “PR” honored the victims of Hurricane Maria who died on the island on the anniversary of the hurricane. Unión de Estudiantes Puertorriqueños Activos, the Puerto Rican UF student group under the umbrella of Hispanic Student Association, collected books to send to a library and signed a poster offering words of hope to those still affected.
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By Caroline Walsh | 11:49pmFlorida outfielder Cash Strayer (26) runs to third base during an NCAA baseball game against Florida International University, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Caroline Walsh | 11:48pmFlorida infielder Ethan Surowiec (10) runs to first base during an NCAA baseball game against Florida International University, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Caroline Walsh | 9:57pmFlorida forward Alex Condon (21) hypes up the crowd during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Arkansas, Saturday, Feb.28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





