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Alachua County School Board Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton listens to a speaker at 620 E University Ave. in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Matthew Quesada

Matthew is a spring 2026 photographer at The Alligator. He is a freshmen journalism major. In his free time he enjoys watching football and watching movies.

Protesters in opposition to the execution of Billy Leon Kearse gather outside the Florida State Prison. Kearse was executed at 6:02 p.m. in Raiford, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 12:10am

Protesters in opposition to the execution of Billy Leon Kearse gather outside the Florida State Prison. Kearse was executed at 6:02 p.m. in Raiford, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) catches an alley-oop during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Ryan Friedenberg

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By Ryan Friedenberg | 10:23pm

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) catches an alley-oop during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) passes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 03, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Ryan Friedenberg

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By Ryan Friedenberg | 10:23pm

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) passes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 03, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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