Dr. Joe Cicero, a UF research scientist, hands a tarantula to attendee Mark Xby in the booth for the UF Entomology and Nematology Outreach Program during the Endangered Species Awareness Day at the Lubee Bat Conservancy on Saturday. It was the first time Xby had held a tarantula.
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By Caroline Walsh | 4:25pmCarter Mays sings during a dress rehearsal for the Pirates of Penzance operetta at the University of Florida School of Music in, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla..
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By Aishani Lahiri | 4:23pmThe University of Florida's ACCENT Speaker's Bureau welcomes Michael Smoak, Health and Performance Entrepreneur and founder of Higher Up Wellness, to speak to students, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Caroline Walsh | 3:35pmFlorida defensive tackle Caleb Banks talks to the media during Pro Day at the Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, Fla., Thursday, March 26, 2026.





