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James Edouard, a 28-year-old Gainesville resident and full-time photographer and videographer, takes a picture of the Writing on the Wall event hosted by the IRHA. The event will be up until Thursday when students are going to breakdown the wall.

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 | 9:16pm

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

Sept. 1 2026 Execution

By Michael Angee | 9:16pm

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 | 12:33pm

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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