Flowers will bloom in the wake of school staff member's death

Volunteers spread hay after planting marigolds, milkweed and other perennials beside an outdoor classroom at Stephen Foster Elementary School. They took the day to beautify the campus in the wake of media specialist Leslie Williams’ death. Gillian Sweeney / Alligator Staff

The Gators huddle before the fifth game of the NCAA Women’s College World Series vs. the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | 10:44pm

The Gators huddle before the fifth game of the NCAA Women’s College World Series vs. the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Caroline Walsh

Flower Shop

By Caroline Walsh | 1:42pm

A flower bouquet is put together at The Flower Shop in Gainesville, Fla., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

Caroline Walsh

Flower Shop

By Caroline Walsh | 1:42pm

Potted orchards at The Flower Shop in Gainesville, Fla., Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

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