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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.

The state of Florida has passed a bill making the use of AI-generated content to create child pornography a felony.

Mily Moran

AI-Generated Child Pornography

By Mily Moran | 7:58pm

The state of Florida has passed a bill making the use of AI-generated content to create child pornography a felony.

Florida Department of Transportation renovation plans for proposed crosswalk on 13th Street and Southwest Archer Road.

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By Courtesy to The Alligator | 6:59pm

Florida Department of Transportation renovation plans for proposed crosswalk on 13th Street and Southwest Archer Road.

Cars drive down Southwest 13th Street with some merging onto Archer Road, Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Alanna Robbert

Archer Road and 13th Street

By Alanna Robbert | 6:12pm

Cars drive down Southwest 13th Street with some merging onto Archer Road, Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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