Swamp Head Brewery owner Luke Kemper

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.

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) catches an alley-oop during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Ryan Friedenberg

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By Ryan Friedenberg | 10:23pm

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) catches an alley-oop during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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