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By Libby Clifton | Sep. 18Rachel Barrios prepares an espresso shot for a proposed fall drink during Pascal's Coffeehouse’s semesterly barista competition in Gainesville, Fla., on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
Rachel Barrios prepares an espresso shot for a proposed fall drink during Pascal's Coffeehouse’s semesterly barista competition in Gainesville, Fla., on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
John McKeehan (left), Caroline Morris (center) and Lucia Claire (right) laugh while they try samples of potential fall drinks at Pascal's Coffeehouse's the semesterly barista competition on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
Andie Tice pours an espresso shot into her proposed seasonal drink during Pascal's Coffeehouse’s semesterly barista competition on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
Rachel Barrios offers a honey cardamom cappuccino to coworkers during Pascal's Coffeehouse’s semesterly barista competition on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
Rachel Barrios mixes a seasonal fall drink during Pascal's Coffeehouse’s semesterly barista competition to decide new specialty menu items on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
Anthony Lee searches for a Short-tailed Hawk on the observation tower at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Gainesville Fire Rescue and Gainesville Police Department’s Joint Honor Guard present the American flag and Florida state flag during the Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony at Gainesville City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.
Smokey stares at the camera as customers and cats interact in the viewing room at Feline Good Cat Cafe on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Pharrell sits in a hanging window seat at Feline Good Cat Cafe on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Satia Brown (left) and Hannah Huynh (right) swing a string in front of Josie at Feline Good Cat Cafe on Thursday, June 12, 2025.