Ariana Aspuru
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Kiara Laurent, a 21-year-old UF criminology and sociology major and member of Dream Defenders, stands in front of the crowd of more than 300 protesters, challenging them to take action to protect Black communities in Gainesville.
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By Caroline Walsh | 12:52pmVeita Jackson-Carter points at a middle school rezoning map proposal at a community rezoning meeting held at Eastside High School in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.
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By Caroline Walsh | 12:52pmRaymond Rawls and Lorraine Duerden look at an elementary school rezoning map proposal at a community rezoning meeting held at Eastside High School in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.
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By Caroline Walsh | 12:52pmTiara Murdock holds a sign in support of Duval Early Learning Academy at a community rezoning meeting held at Eastside High School in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Duval Early Learning Academy is considered for closure under the proposed rezoning maps.
