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Monday, June 15, 2026

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Candidates for State Rep. District 21

By Angela DiMichele | Oct. 21, 2018

Life on the farm wasn’t easy for a young Chuck Clemons.

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Candidates for County Commission

By McKenna Beery | Oct. 21, 2018

Scott Costello was tired of reading bad news about Gainesville.

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Candidates for Alachua County Judge

By Alyssa Ramos | Oct. 21, 2018

Craig DeThomasis’ job can be life or death — one day his client’s life could be on the line and another he could be presiding over an adoption.

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Letter to the Editor: Make class optional on Election Day

Oct. 21, 2018

Making class optional on Election Day would help students vote

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City commissioners aim to power Gainesville on 100 percent renewable energy

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 21, 2018

Power would come from things like solar energy and biomass

Tom Petty's brother and daughter, Bruce and Adria Petty stand behind the podium at the dedication of Tom Petty Park on Oct. 20, 2018. Both gave made statements and thanked the community before the unveiling of the new sign.

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More than 300 fans come out to celebrate Tom Petty’s birthday with a park dedication

By Kat Antunes | Oct. 21, 2018

Tom Petty’s daughter and younger brother also made speeches.

Lt. Governor candidate Chris King visits Gainesville Wednesday afternoon to speak with The Alligator about his campaign with Andrew Gillum. King discussed health care, public education and the environment during the Q&A. King was selected as Andrew Gillum’s running mate after he lost the Democratic nomination for Florida governor.

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Lt. Gov candidate Chris King talks education, equity

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 18, 2018

Chris King is campaigning with Andrew Gillum

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Luxury hotel to open mid-November at Celebration Pointe

By Angela DiMichele | Oct. 18, 2018

A new hotel will have 140 rooms and cost about $130 in weekdays

Dr. Fred West examines a patient, who complains of pain in the mouth after having his teeth removed, at an open wound clinic in Grace Marketplace on March 27.

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'Pharmacy without a cash register’ at Grace Marketplace celebrates one year

By Alyssa Ramos | Oct. 18, 2018

The pharmacy filled out 5,000 prescriptions in one year.

Julie Waldman, president of the Leadership of Gainesville Association, makes her close remarks at the GRU Bill Forum where a panel: Mary Alford, the chair of the GRU Utility Advisory Board; Darin Cook, the CEO of Infinite Energy; State Sen. Keith Perry; and Harvey Ward, a Gainesville city commissioner discussed the implications of the Gainesville Regional Utilities Referendum.

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Community leaders weigh in on GRU Bill

By Alyssa Ramos | Oct. 17, 2018

The bill, on the November ballot, asks how GRU will be controlled

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Trump’s tweets deserve lawsuits

Oct. 16, 2018

A new decision in the Stormy Daniels case may be dangerous for the future

Members of Anthem Church partner with Concept Companies to fill a 24-foot trailer with donations of food, water, fuel and other resources to be delivered in the Panhandle.

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Gainesville mobilizes for Hurricane Michael relief

By Alyssa Ramos | Oct. 16, 2018

Gainesville businesses have come together to help residents affected by Hurricane Michael

ACFR’s radio communications team set up a 100-foot radio tower in Mexico Beach to provide communication between rescue teams.

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Law enforcement and fire rescue travel to hurricane-impacted areas

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 16, 2018

40 emergency personnel went to the Panhandle.

Ryan Krammes, a 28-year-old UF forest resources and conservation junior, used a chainsaw to separate a trunk in three parts, helping remove fallen trees in Tallahassee, Florida.

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UF students volunteer to help clear fallen trees in Tallahassee area after Hurricane Michael

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 16, 2018

The work would’ve cost around $4,500.

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Gainesville Kmart location set to close by end of year

By Angela DiMichele | Oct. 16, 2018

Sears Holdings is closing at least 142 stores across the U.S.

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Gainesville barber shop co-owner arrested during child sex sting operation

By Amanda Rosa | Oct. 16, 2018

A total of seven men were arrested during the operation.

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After 14 years as an officer, GPD spokesperson announces resignation

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 15, 2018

Tobias had been with GPD for 14 years.

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A nonprofit wants to help local women with reusable menstrual product kits.

By J. Cameron Davidson | Oct. 15, 2018

The money comes from a $1,940 grant.

Linda Swinburn's dog, Bella, who was killed in an attack.

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Pit bulls remain in animal services’ custody following fatal dog attack

By Gillian Sweeney | Oct. 14, 2018

The pit bulls’ owner was arrested Oct. 4

Pilot Mark Creighton, of Port Aransas, Texas, loads nonperishable food onto a plane headed to Appalachia, Florida, for Operation Airdrop. His home flooded during Hurricane Harvey, and he’s helped other victims of hurricanes through Operation Airdrop since.

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Operation Airdrop sends planes with supplies to people affected by Hurricane Michael

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 14, 2018

More than 50 planes and 27,000 pounds of supplies were sent

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