Allen Strawder, 31, is arrested by Gainesville Police Department officers on April 8, 2020, in downtown Gainesville and is accused of battery. Strawder was given a mask to wear in the back of the police vehicle. GPD is following Centers for Disease Control guidelines on interaction with the public, which include recommendations to wear cloth masks, according to spokesperson Sgt. Lisa Scott. There is a stay-at-home order in place in Florida to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Chronically Outside
By Daniela Peñafiel | Sep. 22The Chronically Outside organization hosts gatherings at Plaza of the Americas and nearby parks to encourage appreciation and advocacy for accessible natural areas.
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By Alexa Ryan | Sep. 21A festival attendee checks out vintage automobiles at the Newberry’s Fabulous Fifties Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2025.