Melvin Trotter Execution

Matthew Ryan and Geralyn Mackritis, son and mother, hold eachother in prayer in opposition to the execution of Melvin Trotter. Trotter was executed at the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

Caroline Walsh

Caroline is a freshman sports journalism student in her second semester at The Alligator. She is a photographer for the Multimedia desk. In her free time, she enjoys running and watching hockey.

Jesse Myers competes in the men’s 200 meter during the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, April 17, 2026.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | May 2

Jesse Myers competes in the men’s 200 meter during the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, April 17, 2026.

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

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