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Select UF Health Shands dispatchers, paramedics unanimously vote to unionize

Some employees at UF Health Shands Hospital are one step closer to closing pay disparities and improving work conditions.

2 Gainesville Police Department officers hospitalized after exposure to suspected opioids during an arrest

Two Gainesville Police Department officers were given an opioid overdose treatment Sunday after being exposed to suspected narcotics during an arrest.

Accent Speakers Bureau reschedules Josh Richards for first Fall speaking event

TikTok star Josh Richards will make his UF debut, despite speculation of a death threat made against him by a student.

Clemons takes District 22 Republican race, Democratic primary yet to be called

In Tuesday night’s District 22 primary election, State Rep. Chuck Clemons comfortably secured victory in the Republican race, but Democrats Olysha Magruder and Brandon Scott Peters were considerably closer to one another, with no clear winner despite all precincts in Alachua, Gilchrist and Levy Counties reporting their results.           

Gainesville police make arrests in home invasion killing

Gainesville Police arrested four Gainesville residents, including a man defending his home, in connection to a home invasion that led to the death of a woman this week.

UF Health receives state support, national recognition

Reghan Dukes, an 18-year-old incoming Florida Gateway College student, was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome in 2020. She received treatment for the chromosomal disorder which results from a female being born with only one X chromosome, at the UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital since. 

Stolen car accident leads to driver’s death

One person was killed and a minor was in critical condition after a car accident last Tuesday morning. 

Fire devastates Mediterranean Market, Gainesville community provides support

When Fawzy Ebrahim unlocked the doors to Zeezenia International Market the morning of June 5, he was greeted by smoke billowing through aisles of Egyptian and Middle Eastern foods. His family-owned business — his livelihood — was up in flames. 

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‘It’s okay to reach out’: mural commemorates Mental Health Action Day

Painting has always calmed Laura Martin. It helps her heal from bouts of anxiety and depression and connects her with patients at UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital. 

GPD investigating Cinco de Mayo altercation at The Social

GPD opened an investigation after an alleged assault at The Social at Midtown May 5.

Gainesville Police still searching for shooter in downtown shooting

A man died after being shot in a downtown Gainesville parking garage early May 1.

Diversity on the rise in Gainesville’s music community

Gainesville artists and organizations are working to uplift people of color, queer and female voices in the local music scene.

Hawks plunge at pedestrians in the Norman Hall area

Emma Bissell thought a frisbee whacked her head outside Normal Hall. But frisbees don't leave talon marks.

Internal investigation into alleged abuse at Alachua County Jail

Family members of Courtney Smith — currently an inmate at the Alachua County Jail — are accusing correctional officers of abuse. 

One dead after a shooting at Wawa

A shooting Tuesday night at Wawa on 1007 E. University Ave. left one man dead. 

A gentle encouragement: Art provides new incentive for COVID-19 vaccinations, discussions

Flyers with COVID-19 statistics are being swapped out for artistic displays. 

Masks off? Students, professors hesitate to follow UF’s relaxed masking policy

Each time the Century Tower bell marks the next period, students enter classrooms wondering if they should don or ditch a mask. 

UF no longer expects masks on campus

UF no longer expects or encourages wearing masks on campus.

Two UF students victims of hit-and-runs last week

Mackenzie Mullen and an unidentified student — two UF students — were involved in hit-and-runs last week. Mullen had serious injuries, and the other student was killed.