A protestor holds up a sign reading “Black Lives Matter,” in front of the statue memorializing fallen Confederate soldiers from the Civil War. A crowd of over 100 gathered underneath the statue to either call for its removal or its preservation on the site.
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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.





