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Kate Magill and Sloane Henry, both 35, opened their bridal shop, Fleuridian, on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

Aaliyah Evertz

Aaliyah Evertz is a UF journalism junior and the Summer 2026 Opinions Editor. This is her third semester at The Alligator, having previously served as The Avenue's entertainment and general assignment reporter. In her free time, she likes to read, bake and listen to true crime podcasts.

Rev. Phil Egitto, a pastor with Our Lady Lourdes Catholic Church in Daytona Beach, speaks during the protest against the execution of Harold Gene Lucas, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla. Lucas was found guilty for the 1976 murder of his ex-girlfriend, 16-year-old Jill Piper.

Michael Angee

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By Michael Angee | Sep. 1

Rev. Phil Egitto, a pastor with Our Lady Lourdes Catholic Church in Daytona Beach, speaks during the protest against the execution of Harold Gene Lucas, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla. Lucas was found guilty for the 1976 murder of his ex-girlfriend, 16-year-old Jill Piper.

Helen Pajama cries while protesting the execution of Harold Gene Lucas, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla. Lucas’ time of death was 6:18 p.m.

Michael Angee

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By Michael Angee | Sep. 1

Helen Pajama cries while protesting the execution of Harold Gene Lucas, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla. Lucas’ time of death was 6:18 p.m.

Trevor Groce of the Savannah College of Art and Design talks with an attendee during a college fair, Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fla.

Conner Cleary

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By Conner Cleary | Sep. 1

Trevor Groce of the Savannah College of Art and Design talks with an attendee during a college fair, Monday, Aug 31, 2026, at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fla.

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