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Anissa Flowers, a 19-year-old UF biology freshman, rakes fallen leaves outside a home in Gainesville’s Porters Community as a part of The Big Event, a daylong service day organized by UF Student Government. She was one of about 760 students to participate at about 45 locations across the city.

Florida midfielder Sophia Sindelar prepares to take a shot on target against Youngstown State in Gainesville, Fla. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.

Conner Cleary

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By Conner Cleary | 10:34pm

Florida midfielder Sophia Sindelar prepares to take a shot on target against Youngstown State in Gainesville, Fla. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.

The Florida Board of Governors voted to ban Florida's 12 public universities from admitting undocumented immigrants on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.

Mily Moran

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By Mily Moran | 7:34pm

The Florida Board of Governors voted to ban Florida's 12 public universities from admitting undocumented immigrants on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.

Rev. Phil Egitto, a pastor with Our Lady Lourdes Catholic Church in Daytona Beach, speaks during the protest against the execution of Harold Gene Lucas, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla. Lucas was found guilty for the 1976 murder of his ex-girlfriend, 16-year-old Jill Piper.

Michael Angee

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By Michael Angee | Sep. 1

Rev. Phil Egitto, a pastor with Our Lady Lourdes Catholic Church in Daytona Beach, speaks during the protest against the execution of Harold Gene Lucas, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla. Lucas was found guilty for the 1976 murder of his ex-girlfriend, 16-year-old Jill Piper.

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