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Grace Tidwell, a 2010 UF graduate, poses on a bicycle. Tidwell will be biking North Carolina to California, with Bike and Build, a nonprofit organization that builds affordable housing.

Local leaders reflect and reminisce amid America's 250th celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Daniela Ortiz

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By Daniela Ortiz | 10:51am

Local leaders reflect and reminisce amid America's 250th celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Antoine Fields, Jacquelyn Randall, Malik J. Moore and Xavier J. Monroe speak during a Democratic candidate forum, Thursday, July 2, 2026.

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District 21 Candidate Forum

By Julianna Bendeck | 5:48pm

Antoine Fields, Jacquelyn Randall, Malik J. Moore and Xavier J. Monroe speak during a Democratic candidate forum, Thursday, July 2, 2026.

In front of Gainesville Health and Fitness, stands an illuminated eagle sculpture statue in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States after its unveiling on June 30, in Gainesville, Fla.

Addison Gload

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By Addison Gload | July 1

In front of Gainesville Health and Fitness, stands an illuminated eagle sculpture statue in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States after its unveiling on June 30, in Gainesville, Fla.

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