Thomas Tree

Gainesville residents gather as Mayor Craig Lowe lights the city Christmas tree Saturday night at the Thomas Center. The Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration was free and open to the public.

Florida women’s volleyball players celebrate a win during an NCAA volleyball game against Tennessee, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Juleidi Machuca

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By Juleidi Machuca | 10:10pm

Florida women’s volleyball players celebrate a win during an NCAA volleyball game against Tennessee, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts sits at 3201 Hull Rd, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Riana Sage

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By Riana Sage | 8:44pm

Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts sits at 3201 Hull Rd, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Mily Moran

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By Mily Moran | 5:02pm

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