Amanda Foreman, a 19-year-old UF animal sciences sophomore, marches alongside Alachua County protesters down Main St. to Bo Diddley Plaza.
Alan Halaly is a third-year journalism major and the Spring 2023 Editor-in-Chief of The Alligator. He's previously served as Engagement Managing Editor, Metro Editor and Photo Editor. Alan has also held internships with the Miami New Times and The Daily Beast, and spent his first two semesters in college on The Alligator’s Metro desk covering city and county affairs.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 8:24amPresident of the Waldo Community New Vision Coalition Julie Stokes describes her sweet potato themed treats at the Waldo Sweet Potato Festival & Car Display in Waldo, Florida, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 8:24amBest dish competition judge Mildred Ganstine goes down the line of dishes at the Waldo Sweet Potato Festival & Car Display in Waldo, Florida, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 8:22amAlachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler (left) talks with ownwe of Honeybee’s Doggie Cafe Donna Ruby about the future of the Waldo Sweet Potato Festival & Car Display in Waldo, Florida, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.