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.
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2:13pmSurvivor Florida players gather for the 16th season of the on-campus game, honoring the hit TV show "Survivor."
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By Jea Nace | 12:38pmTrenton's Law will raise the maximum sentence for repeat offenders convicted of killing someone while driving or boating under the influence from 15 to 30 years, starting Oct. 1.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 8:24amPresident of the Waldo Community New Vision Coalition Julie Stokes describes her sweet potato themed treats at the Waldo Sweet Potato Festival & Car Display in Waldo, Florida, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.