An employee of Crave food truck is seen taking orders during the Christmas Party and Food Truck Rally at Destiny Community Church on Friday, Dec.4, 2020. This event was hosted by DCC and each vendor committed to donate 10% of their sales to to changing the lives of children locally and globally. (Lauren Witte/Alligator Staff)

Lauren is a third year photojournalism student pursuing a minor in Spanish. She has shot photos for Fresh Take Florida and the Gainesville Sun. Lauren likes roller skating in her free time.
Climate Insurance Strain
By Henry A. Moore | 8:49pmFlorida residents find it increasingly difficult to get home insurance as anthropogenic climate change increases the frequency and intensity of human-made disasters in the Sunshine State.
CPB Dissolution
By Henry A. Moore | 8:49pmAfter decades of continuous student-run operation, the University of Florida’s radio and television stations have been shut down following a vote to disband the organizations.
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By Juleidi Machuca | 8:49pmThe Public Safety building stands at 1555 Museum Rd in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.





