As the year 2022 comes to an end, here's a roundup of some of our most impactful news stories. We thank our readers and local community for trusting us to tell stories that matter and influence the course of history.
By Christian Casale
Looking back at Sasse’s presidency, some at Midland felt the bottom line was profit — not faculty well-being. Midland faculty recall periods of buyouts and a shake-up of leadership as Sasse cleared out long-time professors. His later run for office also didn’t come as a surprise to some. Read more.
By Fernando Figueroa and Heather Bushman
Alexandria Gibson, a doula and medspa professional at Little Cottage MedSpa, holds a hand blended herbal remedy for miscarriages, post-abortions and postpartum care Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. “I want to help women harness their pussy power,” she said.
The overturn of Roe v. Wade doesn’t just make sweeping impacts in the political sphere — it has directly influenced the lives of those seeking abortions. With Florida next in line to make further restrictions on abortion access after a Republican supermajority won in the midterm elections, many are left to wonder what the future may bring in terms of reproductive health. Read more.
By Alissa Gary
In a sit-down interview with The Alligator, Fuchs shared his thoughts on how extensive he wished COVID-19 regulations at UF could have been, the scariest moment of his presidency and his personal disagreement with officials about perceived indoctrination on campus. Read more.
By Gregorio Ruiz-Perez
According to a 2018 UF project called Architecture Against Gentrification, Porters Quarters was founded shortly after the Reconstruction era in 1884 thanks to Dr. Watson Porters, a Canadian physician, who sold lots exclusively to African Americans. He hoped that the community would become self-sufficient. Read more.
By Heather Bushman
A protestor demonstrating against Gov. Ron DeSantis wears the transgender pride flag Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.
Alachua County Republicans kept Gov. Ron DeSantis behind closed doors and away from press Oct. 20, but protesters still made their presence known in the city of Alachua. Read more.
By Lucille Lannigan
Terrell Bradley sits at a police advisory council meeting Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
GPD showed never-before-seen body camera footage at a press conference Sept. 8 about their K-9 encounter with 31-year-old Terrell Bradley, who was stopped for an alleged traffic violation July 10 and then fled from the officer after allegedly striking him with his elbow. Read more.
By Emma Behrmann
The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida, the Unspoken Treasure Society and PFLAG Gainesville hosted the We Say GAYnesville Rally March 19 at the Heartwood Soundstage in downtown Gainesville. Over 20 organizations participated in the rally, PCCNCF President Tamára Perry-Lunardo said. Read more.
By Aidan Bush and Alissa Gary
While Gainesville students and residents alike felt only indirect effects from the storm, many have families further south who witnessed the full extent of the disaster. Read more.
By Anushka Dakshit
About ,1000 protestors march in Gainesville on Saturday, June 25, 2022 after the official announcement of the overturning of Roe v. Wade
About 1,000 protestors demonstrated outside the Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse in downtown Gainesville for about three hours June 25 in response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Read more.
