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Gainesville area marks America’s 250th with fireworks, parades and civic reflection

Gainesville’s annual Fanfares & Fireworks drew thousands of attendees, while Newberry held its first-ever Fourth of July parade as part of the nationwide America 250 celebrations. The Alligator spoke with the Gainesville mayor, a county commissioner, and a local advocate about their civic journeys on the milestone anniversary.

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