Daniel Brackett

Daniel Brackett, a 24-year-old UF Physical Therapy Assistant and one of the organizers of the protest, shouts into a megaphone in front of a crowd of about 100 people at the intersection of 13th Street and University Avenue Wednesday as part of a protest against police brutality.

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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