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​One-hundred-twenty sword fighters from across Florida and Georgia competed at the Society of Historical Fencing’s third annual Hot Sword Summer. The tournament, held at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center for the first time, featured Historical European Martial Arts, where fighters use historical literature to understand how weapons were used and replicate those forms in their fights.

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​An attorney sent a letter to Alachua County commissioners asking them to investigate whether a music festival held in Melrose last March complied with its county-issued permit.

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​In observance of Independence Day, most Alachua County and City of Gainesville offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. Curbside trash collection will not be affected by the holiday; RTS buses will not run on July 4.

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