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Florida right-handed pitcher Allison Sparkman (16) pitches during an NCAA softball game against Longwood, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

Caroline is a freshman sports journalism student in her second semester at The Alligator. She is a photographer for the Multimedia desk. In her free time, she enjoys running and watching hockey.

Indie-punk duo Youth Ambulance is comprised of 12-year-olds Vera Podlesnik and Hudson Martin.

Isabel Kraby, Sonaiya Brown

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By Isabel Kraby and Sonaiya Brown | 8:17pm

Indie-punk duo Youth Ambulance is comprised of 12-year-olds Vera Podlesnik and Hudson Martin.

Fans of The Nancys pose in the band's merch at Heartwood Soundstage on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

Morgan Waters

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By Morgan Waters | 7:10pm

Fans of The Nancys pose in the band's merch at Heartwood Soundstage on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

Concord Coffee, located 1380 W. University Ave., Gainesville, FL, closes each year during the summer, forseeing a lack of business.

Grace Sands

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By Grace Sands | 7:02pm

Concord Coffee, located 1380 W. University Ave., Gainesville, FL, closes each year during the summer, forseeing a lack of business.

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