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Joshua Roe, a 36-year-old UF doctoral student, and Gainesville Police officer Jack Salafrio meet on Thursday for the first time after Salafrio responded to a crash on Jan. 6 and rescued Roe. Roe was run over by his own car, which was stolen, police said.

Some queer Floridians contend with whether to remain in the state.

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By Jea Nace | 1:59pm

Some queer Floridians contend with whether to remain in the state.

Protestors gather together in prayer outside of the Florida State Prison in Raiford in opposition to the execution of Samuel Lee Smithers. Smithers was executed in Raiford, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2025.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 10:21pm

Protestors gather together in prayer outside of the Florida State Prison in Raiford in opposition to the execution of Samuel Lee Smithers. Smithers was executed in Raiford, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2025.

Bill Campbell is the lone demonstrator in support of the execution of Samuel Lee Smithers. Campbell stands alone outside of the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2025.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 10:21pm

Bill Campbell is the lone demonstrator in support of the execution of Samuel Lee Smithers. Campbell stands alone outside of the Florida State Prison in Raiford, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2025.

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