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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Metro

Gainesville to restrict public drinking

City Commissioners voted 4-3 Thursday to repeal the open container policy which allowed individuals to drink and carry alcoholic beverages on public property and authorized businesses to serve alcohol in public, outdoor spaces..


A protester hoists a sign in support of women's rights to privacy and bodily autonomy at the Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse on Tuesday, May 3.
Metro

Gainesville residents stand up for abortion rights

Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida organized a protest outside Judge Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse Tuesday, one day after Politico published an article including a leaked draft ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade.


Junior center fielder Jud Fabian knocked his 23rd and 24th home runs of the year Sunday against Oklahoma.
Sports

Fabian leads Gators past USF with career game

Florida (26-18, 8-13 SEC) defeated South Florida (23-21, 4-11 AAC) 18-2 in a dominant offensive performance across the Gators lineup. Fabian finished with a career-high in single-game home runs and RBIs, moving up the ladder in career homers in the process.



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