Alissa Gary
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Jack Patton, 54, displays a taxidermy deer in his studio in Steinhatchee, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Alissa Gary
Alissa is the Fall 2025 editor-in-chief of The Alligator. She has previously been engagement managing editor and university editor, and she has covered stories across UF and Gainesville. She was also an intern at the Orlando Sentinel and The Chronicle of Higher Education. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her cat and take care of her plants.
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Alachua County Disability Awareness Expo
By Sonaiya Brown | 5:45pmAlachua County residents speak with vendors at a disability awareness expo in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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By Daniela Ortiz | July 30Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories continue to be issued for many Florida counties throughout the summer.
Blossom and Bloom
By Sonaiya Brown | July 29Blossom and Bloom treats customers at the Alachua County Farmer's Market on July 25, 2026.
