UF removes Aaron Hernandez brick in wake of murder charge

Aaron Hernandez’s All-America brick is removed from outside the James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Complex on Thursday. UF decided to remove the brick while the former UF tight end faces murder charges.

Ed. note: The caption originally misstated the location of the brick in one location. It is not at Gator Walk, but outside the Heavener Football Complex.

Yakitori, a Japanese dish of skewered, bite-sized pieces, is often served out of small stands in bus or subway stations in Japan.

Summer Johnston

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By Summer Johnston | 11:25am

Yakitori, a Japanese dish of skewered, bite-sized pieces, is often served out of small stands in bus or subway stations in Japan.

Florida’s Matthew Kress putts during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 10:20am

Florida’s Matthew Kress putts during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Protesters sit outside praying before the execution of Michael King, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla.

Alexa Ryan

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By Alexa Ryan | Mar. 17

Protesters sit outside praying before the execution of Michael King, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla.

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