Juneteenth Freedom Fest

People gather for the Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Morgan Vanderlaan

Morgan Vanderlaan is a second year political science major and a Spring 2025 metro general assignment reporter. She has previously worked on the enterprise desk as a political reporter and on the county and city commission beat. When she's not on the clock she can be found writing, reciting and watching theatre!

New Alachua County Public Schools board member Janine Placvac speaks during a board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | 10:37am

New Alachua County Public Schools board member Janine Placvac speaks during a board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo celebrates after Florida's Senior Day victory against Ole Miss on Nov. 23, 2024.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | Apr. 13

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo celebrates after Florida's Senior Day victory against Ole Miss on Nov. 23, 2024.

Morgan Waters

Dutch Bros

By Morgan Waters | Apr. 10

Customers enjoy the newly opened Dutch Bros Coffee on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

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