Mock Marriage

Biology freshman Daniela Sanchez and finance freshman Alejandra Miyares get married on the Plaza of the Americas on Tuesday afternoon. Delta Sigma Pi hosted the wedding ceremonies, complete with bridal bouquet, optional bow tie and Ring Pop exchange for a $3 donation to the American Cancer Society.

Harvey Ward Jr., incumbent mayor and City of Gainesville mayoral candidate, speaks at the candidate forum for the Alachua County Democratic Party on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Mily Moran

City Democratic Candidate Forum

By Mily Moran | 1:21pm

Harvey Ward Jr., incumbent mayor and City of Gainesville mayoral candidate, speaks at the candidate forum for the Alachua County Democratic Party on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

University Club removed a registered sex offender DJ from its roster July 13, 2026. Multiple drag performers allege management knew about his background for months.

Mily Moran

UC Sex Offender

By Mily Moran | 12:41pm

University Club removed a registered sex offender DJ from its roster July 13, 2026. Multiple drag performers allege management knew about his background for months.

Protestors demonstrate against the death penalty and the execution of Dennis Sochor, in front of the Florida State Prison in Raiford Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Riana Sage

Dennis Sochor Execution

By Riana Sage | July 15

Protestors demonstrate against the death penalty and the execution of Dennis Sochor, in front of the Florida State Prison in Raiford Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

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