Puerto Rican flags planted on the Plaza of the Americas in the shape of “PR” honored the victims of Hurricane Maria who died on the island on the anniversary of the hurricane. Unión de Estudiantes Puertorriqueños Activos, the Puerto Rican UF student group under the umbrella of Hispanic Student Association, collected books to send to a library and signed a poster offering words of hope to those still affected.
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By Caroline Walsh | 4:25pmCarter Mays sings during a dress rehearsal for the Pirates of Penzance operetta at the University of Florida School of Music in, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla..
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By Aishani Lahiri | 4:23pmThe University of Florida's ACCENT Speaker's Bureau welcomes Michael Smoak, Health and Performance Entrepreneur and founder of Higher Up Wellness, to speak to students, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Caroline Walsh | 3:35pmFlorida defensive tackle Caleb Banks talks to the media during Pro Day at the Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, Fla., Thursday, March 26, 2026.





