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Sheriff Sadie Darnell tells the county about how the Alachua County Sheriff's office already complies with the police reform recommendations made by the 8 Can’t Wait campaign.

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Alachua County Commission discusses police reform with county sheriff

By Tristan Wood | July 10, 2020

Dozens of residents called in to ask the commission to defund ACSO

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LGBTQ+ faculty discuss steps toward a more inclusive UF

By Natalia Galicza | July 10, 2020

LGBTQ+ voices discuss what UF should do to make campus a safer place for the community

From his gravitation towards Phil Collins’ drums and progressive rock to appreciation of Delta blues, White’s diversely influenced recordings aim to be his own mark and message.

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UF grad student pioneers his own style of music

By Manny Rea | July 10, 2020

Blues, punk and industrial set tone of introspection and musical creativity

This story is a part of an Avenue series called “The Voices of Gainesville” meant to spotlight black-owned businesses, black artists and black musicians in Gainesville.

The Avenue

The Voices of Gainesville: Cake can become art

By Michelle Holder | July 10, 2020

Sandy Smith’s custom cake shop helped her overcome hardship and help support her family

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UF announced its Fall plan. Finally.

By Nicole Rodriguez | July 10, 2020

Students can now begin their return-to-campus plan

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How UF Athletes Train During Pandemic: Soccer

By Zachary Huber | July 9, 2020

Athletes have discovered that they have more free time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of them have used this time to find new hobbies.

Sports

Florida announces new home-and-home series with North Carolina State

By River Wells | July 9, 2020

The Gators have added another home-and-home series to their slew of non-conference Power 5 games in the upcoming seasons.

UF has more than 6,700 international students who come from more than 134 countries.

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UF students, professors work to outmaneuver new ICE regulation

By Aurora Martínez and Anna Wilder | July 8, 2020

“I'm willing to do whatever it takes to help students stay on campus,” one professor said.

Metro

Three men arrested in possession of stolen credit cards

By Sarah Mandile | July 8, 2020

Dareus, Jean and Williams were in possession of eight stolen credit cards and the personal information of 29 victims

Madeline Exavier has never found a doll that looks like her. But with a Rad Doll Kit, she made her own.

The Avenue

Rad Dolls aims to represent diversity

By Katie Delk | July 8, 2020

Artist Kristyn Lopez will donate 250 Rad doll kits to Black and marginalized families

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How UF athletes train during a pandemic: Volleyball

By Zachary Huber | July 8, 2020

People think that athletes from every sport have an offseason where they can rest. At a young age, though, athletes quickly learn that isn’t quite true.

Opinion

Letter to The Editor: Lack of pro-Israel representation in The Alligator

July 7, 2020

Editor's note: All letters to the editor will be considered, but not every one will be published. Please allow 24 hours for a response regarding your submission.

Metro

County Commission launches COVID relief grant program

By Tristan Wood | July 7, 2020

Businesses can receive up to $15,000, individuals up to $2,500

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Mann announces his return to Gainesville

By Noah Ram | July 7, 2020

Florida men’s basketball coach Mike White received more clarity with his squad on Tuesday when guard Tre Mann announced that he was withdrawing from the 2020 NBA Draft and returning to Florida for his sophomore season.