Swans, letters and lights: UF Student Government 2019 debate

More than 200 students, watched as the Impact candidates — Michael Murphy for Student Body president, Sarah Abraham for Student Body vice president and Santiago Gutierrez for Student Body treasurer — and Inspire Party candidates — Chou, Gouthami Gadamsetty for Student Body vice president and Mackintosh Joachim for student body treasurer — debated.

Reagan Bresnahan

Strawberry Festival

By Reagan Bresnahan | 7:51pm

A row of strawberries at the Strawberry Festival at Bryer Farm, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 in Newberry, Fla.

Courtesy of Salar Javanshir

Salar Javanshir

By Courtesy of Salar Javanshir | 6:31pm

In a heroic rescue that defies all odds, Melby the Manatee was freed from a storm drain by a daring crew of unlikely heroes, including the University of Florida vet rescue team.

Henry A. Moore

Manatee saved by UF Vets

By Henry A. Moore | 5:43pm

In a heroic rescue that defies all odds, Melby the Manatee was freed from a storm drain by a daring crew of unlikely heroes, including the University of Florida vet rescue team.

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