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.

The sister of Barbara Knowles watches as the Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd, announces the death of David Pittman. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

Sydney Johnson

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By Sydney Johnson | 10:48pm

The sister of Barbara Knowles watches as the Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd, announces the death of David Pittman. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

Father Phil Egitto looks off into the distance after a demonstration against the execution of David Pittman, who was executed at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

Sydney Johnson

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By Sydney Johnson | 10:48pm

Father Phil Egitto looks off into the distance after a demonstration against the execution of David Pittman, who was executed at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd holds up the mugshot of David Pittman, who was executed, and the Knowles family, whom Pittman victimized, while surrounded by members of the Knowles family. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

Sydney Johnson

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By Sydney Johnson | 10:47pm

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd holds up the mugshot of David Pittman, who was executed, and the Knowles family, whom Pittman victimized, while surrounded by members of the Knowles family. The execution was carried out at Florida State Prison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

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