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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Gabrielle Beecher ·

Students celebrate in the O'Connell Center on Sunday after hearing that Dance Marathon participants raised a record-breaking $2,015,307.17 to benefit UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 26.2-hour event where hundreds of students stay awake and "stand for those who can't," to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

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Gainesville local, Bach Ngo, will be competing in the U.S. Junior Chess Championship. 18-year old Ngo is an international master of chess and will be competing against nine other junior players.



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