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Robin Lillie sings “The Greatest Love of All” at the Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America's Day of Action on Sunday, Feb. 27

Erina Anwar

Erina is a second-year journalism student and reports on East Gainesville for The Alligator. Originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Erina grew up in Fort Lauderdale and is excited to discover new stories in Gainesville. When she’s not writing, she enjoys exploring local restaurants and watching Korean dramas.

The sister of Barbara Knowles watches as the Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd, announces the death of David Pittman. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

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By Sydney Johnson | 10:48pm

The sister of Barbara Knowles watches as the Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd, announces the death of David Pittman. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

Father Phil Egitto looks off into the distance after a demonstration against the execution of David Pittman, who was executed at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

Sydney Johnson

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By Sydney Johnson | 10:48pm

Father Phil Egitto looks off into the distance after a demonstration against the execution of David Pittman, who was executed at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd holds up the mugshot of David Pittman, who was executed, and the Knowles family, whom Pittman victimized, while surrounded by members of the Knowles family. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

Sydney Johnson

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By Sydney Johnson | 10:47pm

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd holds up the mugshot of David Pittman, who was executed, and the Knowles family, whom Pittman victimized, while surrounded by members of the Knowles family. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

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