McFadden

Seven-year-old Jakhari McFadden admires the Nordic Hall design in his new “Minecraft: Essential Handbook.” The second-grader and every student at Sidney Lanier Elementary School now has access to free books with the school’s new book house, which was unveiled at about 11 a.m. Tuesday in the cafeteria.

Opponents of the execution sit outside the Florida State Prison, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Raiford, Fla.

Alexa Ryan

4/30 Execution

By Alexa Ryan | Apr. 30

Opponents of the execution sit outside the Florida State Prison, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Raiford, Fla.

UF tennis' Henry Jefferson celebrates during his head-to-head match against South Florida's Ettore Danesi. Their match was the only one on Saturday to go to three sets, with Jefferson sealing the Gators’ victory over the Bulls Jan. 17

Michael Angee

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By Michael Angee | Apr. 26

UF tennis' Henry Jefferson celebrates during his head-to-head match against South Florida's Ettore Danesi. Their match was the only one on Saturday to go to three sets, with Jefferson sealing the Gators’ victory over the Bulls Jan. 17

Noah Lantor

Irby Elementary

By Noah Lantor | Apr. 26

W. W. Irby Elementary School is located on NW 140th Street, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Alachua, Fla.

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