A picture of Avenlea Harris dressed as the Statue of Liberty

Avenlea Harris is seen dressed as the Statue of Liberty while watching the election results during the Bo Diddley Plaza watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (Lauren Witte/Alligator Staff)

Lauren Witte

Lauren is a third year photojournalism student pursuing a minor in Spanish. She has shot photos for Fresh Take Florida and the Gainesville Sun. Lauren likes roller skating in her free time.

The state of Florida has passed a bill making the use of AI-generated content to create child pornography a felony.

Mily Moran

AI-Generated Child Pornography

By Mily Moran | 7:58pm

The state of Florida has passed a bill making the use of AI-generated content to create child pornography a felony.

Florida Department of Transportation renovation plans for proposed crosswalk on 13th Street and Southwest Archer Road.

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By Courtesy to The Alligator | 6:59pm

Florida Department of Transportation renovation plans for proposed crosswalk on 13th Street and Southwest Archer Road.

Cars drive down Southwest 13th Street with some merging onto Archer Road, Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Alanna Robbert

Archer Road and 13th Street

By Alanna Robbert | 6:12pm

Cars drive down Southwest 13th Street with some merging onto Archer Road, Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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