House Fire

Shamon Williams (LEFT) holds a Bible with her sister Keambrea Smith (CENTER) and family friend Teresa White (BACK) after their house of 11 years caught fire on Friday, Nov. 16. The Bible is one of the only things that escaped from the area affected by the fire that occurred at 1420 SE 41st Place. The Rev. Olivia Campbell Parler will be arranging a fundraising event to help cover the family’s needs. For more information, contact Parler at 352-575-5541.

Protestors demonstrate against the death penalty and the execution of Dennis Sochor, in front of the Florida State Prison in Raiford Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

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Dennis Sochor Execution

By Riana Sage | 2:44pm

Protestors demonstrate against the death penalty and the execution of Dennis Sochor, in front of the Florida State Prison in Raiford Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Graham Hall is demolished Sept. 30, 2025.

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Graham Hall is demolished Sept. 30, 2025.

Gainesville local, Bach Ngo, will be competing in the U.S. Junior Chess Championship. 18-year old Ngo is an international master of chess and will be competing against nine other junior players.

Anenaa Kumar

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By Anenaa Kumar | July 14

Gainesville local, Bach Ngo, will be competing in the U.S. Junior Chess Championship. 18-year old Ngo is an international master of chess and will be competing against nine other junior players.

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