Puppy kisses

Gabrielle Love, a 19-year-old UF marine science sophomore, receives kisses from puppy LeBron Swanson Thursday on the Plaza of the Americas. Alpha Epsilon Delta hosted a stress-relief event with dogs because of upcoming midterms. “I miss my dog,” Love said.

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 | 8:41pm

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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