A protestor holds up a sign reading “Black Lives Matter,” in front of the statue memorializing fallen Confederate soldiers from the Civil War on July 9, 2015. Today’s Alachua County Commissioners meeting may conclude the debate over whether to remove the statue.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 5:44pmJaden Lippett jumps in the tripple jump invite during the Pepsi Florida Relays, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 5:44pmJaden Wiley competes in the men’s 100 meters during the Pepsi Florida Relays, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 5:44pmGabrielle Matthews competes in the womens 100 meters during the Pepsi Florida Relays, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





