A picture of people watching election results at Bo Diddley Plaza

Justin McKenzie (left) and Dee Natour (right) sit in Bo Diddley Plaza during the election results watch party hosted by the Dream Defenders 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.

James Fishback attends a UF College Republicans meeting in the Reitz Union on March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Sara Dhorasoo

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By Sara Dhorasoo | 3:38pm

James Fishback attends a UF College Republicans meeting in the Reitz Union on March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

City Hall stands, Friday, March 27, 2026, in downtown Gainesville, Fla.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | Mar. 31

City Hall stands, Friday, March 27, 2026, in downtown Gainesville, Fla.

Eastside High School band plays at the unveiling of the Mindful Messages Mural, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Riley Beiswenger

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By Riley Beiswenger | Mar. 31

Eastside High School band plays at the unveiling of the Mindful Messages Mural, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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