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Residents observe Ash Wednesday
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Worshippers walk toward the front of First Baptist Church for an Ash Wednesday service. - photo by NAT GURLEY
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Updated: Mar 6, 2014, 4:31 AM
Published: Mar 6, 2014, 4:33 AM
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent and occurs 46 days before Easter, falling between Feb. 4 and March 10. It is the day after Shrove Tuesday, known in some quarters as Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras. Lent represents the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and was tempted by Satan, according to the Bible’s Gospel chapters.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds rally in Gainesville in 'Hands Off' protest against Trump, Musk
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Hundreds turn out to the square in downtown Gainesville Saturday, April 5, 2025, to take part in the "Hands Off " protest of the Trump administration. The protest was part of a national mass activation day against the administration.

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