A picture of Austin H running with a "Trump 2020" flag

Austin H., 22, runs on the sidewalk on W. University Avenue with a “Trump 2020” flag on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (Lauren Witte/Alligator Staff)

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.

Groups gather to view the lynch remembrance quilts at Matheson History Museum in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

Matthew Quesada

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By Matthew Quesada | 9:50pm

Groups gather to view the lynch remembrance quilts at Matheson History Museum in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

Students walking on campus near the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education on Jan. 16, 2026

Chloe Martin

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By Chloe Martin | 9:43pm

Students walking on campus near the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education on Jan. 16, 2026

The Alachua County School District is preparing for the upcoming 2026 school board elections.

Dylan Speicher

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By Dylan Speicher | 9:39pm

The Alachua County School District is preparing for the upcoming 2026 school board elections.

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