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Bob Carlton, the owner of Balloons and Beyond, disassembles his hot air balloon on Flavet Field after about an hour and half of balloon rides on Friday. Carlton volunteered to bring his balloon to help raise awareness of mental health at the Onward and Upward event, hosted by the UF Bateman team.

UF tennis' Henry Jefferson celebrates during his head-to-head match against South Florida's Ettore Danesi. Their match was the only one on Saturday to go to three sets, with Jefferson sealing the Gators’ victory over the Bulls Jan. 17

Michael Angee

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By Michael Angee | 1:44pm

UF tennis' Henry Jefferson celebrates during his head-to-head match against South Florida's Ettore Danesi. Their match was the only one on Saturday to go to three sets, with Jefferson sealing the Gators’ victory over the Bulls Jan. 17

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | 1:20pm

W. W. Irby Elementary School is located on NW 140th Street, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Alachua, Fla.

UF microbiology associate professor Luiz Roesch poses for a portrait at his desk on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Reagan Bresnahan

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By Reagan Bresnahan | 1:19pm

UF microbiology associate professor Luiz Roesch poses for a portrait at his desk on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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