Sammi Burgess

Sammi Burgess (2) drives to the net during Florida’s 21-5 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 12 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Burgess chose UF over several different schools.

Hans Peder Mullings speaks at press conference about the murder of his girlfriend Odessia Stephens and their 4-year-old daughter, Hanessia Mullings at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Riana Morales

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By Riana Morales | 4:25pm

Hans Peder Mullings speaks at press conference about the murder of his girlfriend Odessia Stephens and their 4-year-old daughter, Hanessia Mullings at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Protestors stand together in the rain in opposition of the execution of Richard Knight. Knight was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Riana Morales

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By Riana Morales | 4:24pm

Protestors stand together in the rain in opposition of the execution of Richard Knight. Knight was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Rev. Floyd L.Narcisse waits until it is time to begin the service in opposition of the death penalty and execution of Richard Knight. Knight was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

Riana Morales

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By Riana Morales | 4:24pm

Rev. Floyd L.Narcisse waits until it is time to begin the service in opposition of the death penalty and execution of Richard Knight. Knight was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford on Thursday, May. 21, 2026.

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