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Attendees gather during the “Rawrrr Into Reading” event at the Tower Road Branch Library, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Rancher John “Ronnie” Nix speaking to attendees at the “Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Florida - Then & Now” event at the Cotton Club Museum in Gainesville, Fla.

Gian Giron

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By Gian Giron | 2:41pm

Rancher John “Ronnie” Nix speaking to attendees at the “Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Florida - Then & Now” event at the Cotton Club Museum in Gainesville, Fla.

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward and other city leaders cut a ribbon commemorating the opening of new pickleball courts and park renovations, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Tom Petty Park in Gainesville, Fla.

Sonaiya Brown

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By Sonaiya Brown | 11:56am

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward and other city leaders cut a ribbon commemorating the opening of new pickleball courts and park renovations, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Tom Petty Park in Gainesville, Fla.

The new location for The Paper Bag Deli, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Waldo, Fla.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | 5:41pm

The new location for The Paper Bag Deli, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Waldo, Fla.

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