Chris Hackbardt, an 18-year-old aerospace engineering freshman, gets a free RecSports T-shirt from Haley Stark, a staff member with RecSports. Hackbardt said he was trying to go to as many events as possible and stopped by the community partners table before receiving his shirt. RecSports gave out free shirts to any student who spoke with a community partner and learned about the available resources on campus.
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By Caroline Walsh | 7:08pmKimberly Neal, Alachua County Public Schools director of state reporting and school choice, speaks at a community rezoning input meeting held at A.L. Mebane Middle School in Alachua, Fla., Monday, April 13, 2026.
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By Caroline Walsh | 7:07pmAlachua County Superintendent Kamela Patton speaks at a community rezoning input meeting at A.L. Mebane Middle School in Alachua, Fla., Monday, April 13, 2026.
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By Caroline Walsh | 7:07pmAlachua County Superintendent Kamela Patton speaks at a community rezoning input meeting at A.L. Mebane Middle School in Alachua, Fla., Monday, April 13, 2026.





