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.

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Dennis Kucinich speaks to attendees, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Kucinich and Klein Meeting

By Tessa Davidson | 12:16pm

Dennis Kucinich speaks to attendees, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida minimum wage is increasing from $14 to $15.

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By Mily Moran | 12:10pm

Florida minimum wage is increasing from $14 to $15.

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