Superette

The restaurant sign outside of Superette in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

Caroline Walsh

Caroline is a freshman sports journalism student in her second semester at The Alligator. She is a photographer for the Multimedia desk. In her free time, she enjoys running and watching hockey.

Protesters in opposition to the execution of Billy Leon Kearse gather outside the Florida State Prison. Kearse was executed at 6:02 p.m. in Raiford, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 12:10am

Protesters in opposition to the execution of Billy Leon Kearse gather outside the Florida State Prison. Kearse was executed at 6:02 p.m. in Raiford, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Alachua County School Board Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton listens to a speaker at 620 E University Ave. in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Matthew Quesada

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By Matthew Quesada | 12:01am

Alachua County School Board Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton listens to a speaker at 620 E University Ave. in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) catches an alley-oop during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Ryan Friedenberg

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By Ryan Friedenberg | 10:23pm

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) catches an alley-oop during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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