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Florida running back Lamical Perine carries the ball for a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Florida won 23-6. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Malik Moore and Xavier Monroe, two Gainesville natives, are running for the District 21 seat in the Florida House of Representatives.

Jea Nace

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By Jea Nace | 9:47am

Malik Moore and Xavier Monroe, two Gainesville natives, are running for the District 21 seat in the Florida House of Representatives.

Lauren Watts, a former history teacher at Gainesville High School, had her teaching license revoked in September 2025.

Ryan Friedenberg

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By Ryan Friedenberg | Nov. 1

Lauren Watts, a former history teacher at Gainesville High School, had her teaching license revoked in September 2025.

Sydney Johnson

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By Sydney Johnson | Nov. 1

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