Asian Kaleidoscope Month

Models walk the runway at the UF Asian Kaleidoscope Month fashion show at the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom on Friday. The month-long celebration, AKM, highlights Asian-American history and culture.

Some queer Floridians contend with whether to remain in the state.

Jea Nace

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By Jea Nace | 1:59pm

Some queer Floridians contend with whether to remain in the state.

Protestors gather together in prayer outside of the Florida State Prison in Raiford in opposition to the execution of Samuel Lee Smithers. Smithers was executed in Raiford, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2025.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 10:21pm

Protestors gather together in prayer outside of the Florida State Prison in Raiford in opposition to the execution of Samuel Lee Smithers. Smithers was executed in Raiford, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2025.

Bill Campbell is the lone demonstrator in support of the execution of Samuel Lee Smithers. Campbell stands alone outside of the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2025.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 10:21pm

Bill Campbell is the lone demonstrator in support of the execution of Samuel Lee Smithers. Campbell stands alone outside of the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2025.

Solutions by The State News