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Officer Donnelly looks down at the scooter involved in the crash on Northwest 16th Street on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (Photo by Lauren Witte)

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.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 10:41am

The restaurant sign outside of Superette in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

Protesters in opposition to the execution of Billy Leon Kearse gather outside the Florida State Prison. Kearse was executed at 6:02 p.m. in Raiford, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 12:10am

Protesters in opposition to the execution of Billy Leon Kearse gather outside the Florida State Prison. Kearse was executed at 6:02 p.m. in Raiford, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Alachua County School Board Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton listens to a speaker at 620 E University Ave. in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Matthew Quesada

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By Matthew Quesada | 12:01am

Alachua County School Board Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton listens to a speaker at 620 E University Ave. in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

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