Catie Wegman
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Lily Smith, 11, welcomed guests at a Wednesday night water ceremony held at Depot Park, located at 200 SE Depot Ave., by smudging them with sage. At the ceremony, about 30 people sang, danced and discussed the importance of the four elements — especially water.
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By Matthew Quesada | 11:03pmTeacher of the year winner Barbra Brock addresses the audience at Trinity United Methodist Church in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2026.
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By Matthew Quesada | 11:03pmTeacher of the year winner Barbra Brock accepts her award at Trinity United Methodist Church in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2026.
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By Riley Beiswenger | 9:52pmA crowd listens to Kathi Earles speak about the climate justice equation as a part of Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture series in Pugh Hall in Gainesville Fla., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
