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The new Miss Florida has ties to Gainesville. Here's what to know.
Miss Florida, who just earned her master's in health administration, was a former cheerleader at this major state program.
University of West Florida ranks 3 among state public universities in performance metrics
The University of West Florida's 2024-2025 performance metrics are among the best in the State University System.
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Miss Florida, Paris Richardson, a University of Florida grad - Gainesville Sun
Paris Richardson, Miss Gainesville, was crowned Miss Florida 2025. Richardson, a University of Florida graduate, won a $20,000 scholarship and will compete in Miss America in September.
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Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida, first person from Gainesville to win since 1952
The reigning Miss Gainesville, Paris Richardson was crowned Miss Florida 2025 on Saturday night at the RP Funding Center in ...
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USF Ditches Search Firm That Helped U of Florida Pick Ono
The University of South Florida has dropped SP&A Executive Search as the firm leading its presidential search, The Tampa Bay ...
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Florida football gets commitment from 2026 blue-chip in-state defensive back CJ Hester
The Florida Gators added to their 2026 recruiting class haul with the commitment of 4-star defensive back CJ Hester out of ...
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University of Florida Faces Backlash Over Award for Student’s Racist Constitution Paper
A University of Florida law student won an award for a paper claiming the Constitution applies only to white people.
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UF gets $50M commitment and 20 acres from Jacksonville City Council for downtown campus
“The City Council’s vote today is a testament to a shared vision for the future for both UF and for Jacksonville,” said Mori ...