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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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This week in Gainesville

February 21, 1977: The Gainesville City Commission approves building plans for a new sports coliseum on UF’s campus, now known as the O’Connell Center, despite residents’ fears that the building will lead to serious parking problems.



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