Picture of an attendee waiting to enter the rally

Kathy Slattery, 69, and her dog Samson, 8, waited to enter the event in a line of golf carts waving Trump flags.

Anna Wilder

Anna Wilder is a second-year journalism major and the criminal justice reporter. She's from Melbourne, Florida, and she enjoys being outdoors or playing the viola when she's not writing.

Florida guard Xaivian Lee (1) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Francis, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | 2:10pm

Florida guard Xaivian Lee (1) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Francis, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida Gators forward Nyadieng Yiech (2) looks for a lane during a NCAA college basketball game against South Alabama, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | Jan. 4

Florida Gators forward Nyadieng Yiech (2) looks for a lane during a NCAA college basketball game against South Alabama, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida forward Alex Condon shoots toward the basket during Florida’s game against Dartmouth at the O’Connell Center on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

Libby Clifton

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By Libby Clifton | Jan. 3

Florida forward Alex Condon shoots toward the basket during Florida’s game against Dartmouth at the O’Connell Center on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

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