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Josiah T. Walls, 1842-1905, was Florida’s first African American representative. He is the only person in Alachua County’s history to serve as the Gainesville mayor, a county commissioner, a school board member, a state senator and a U.S. congressman.

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



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