Circus protest

A protester stands on the corner of West University Avenue and Gale Lemerand Drive on Friday in objection to weekend The Ringling Bros. Circus appearance in Gainesville. Protesters gathered with signs to voice their opinions on the circus’s treatment of its animals.

Opponents of the execution sit outside the Florida State Prison, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Raiford, Fla.

Alexa Ryan

4/30 Execution

By Alexa Ryan | Apr. 30

Opponents of the execution sit outside the Florida State Prison, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Raiford, Fla.

UF tennis' Henry Jefferson celebrates during his head-to-head match against South Florida's Ettore Danesi. Their match was the only one on Saturday to go to three sets, with Jefferson sealing the Gators’ victory over the Bulls Jan. 17

Michael Angee

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By Michael Angee | Apr. 26

UF tennis' Henry Jefferson celebrates during his head-to-head match against South Florida's Ettore Danesi. Their match was the only one on Saturday to go to three sets, with Jefferson sealing the Gators’ victory over the Bulls Jan. 17

Noah Lantor

Irby Elementary

By Noah Lantor | Apr. 26

W. W. Irby Elementary School is located on NW 140th Street, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Alachua, Fla.

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