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Nancy Parkinson claps during the "Protect the Results" rally hosted by the Blue Wave Coalition of Alachua County at the Alachua City Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 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.

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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