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More than one hundred UF Health faculty, staff and students gathered in front of the College of Nursing in remembrance of George Floyd on June 5. “I was honored to be among so many people that attended today’s fight for black lives and I’m honored to be apart of this crowd,” said Dr. Runi Foster, 57, a pulmonologist at the University and the VA Medical Center.

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UF Health Shands Hospital employees kneel in silence for George Floyd

By Kaelyn Cassidy | June 5, 2020

More than 100 health professionals gathered in remembrance of Floyd

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

“There are no eyes on children”: Alachua County responds to expected rising child abuse rates

By Micayla Richardson | June 4, 2020

Resources given by the school district include the Safer, Smarter Kids initiative, meal distribution programs and counseling provided by school staff as well as the Alachua County

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Alachua County residents voice concerns with graduation plans

By Avery Lotz | June 4, 2020

With a long list of requirements, some residents feel that ACPS’ graduation plans didn’t consider underprivileged students

A vigil was held on June 3 in honor of George Floyd and other lives lost from the black community. Attendees grieved before an altar made of flowers, candles and photos of victims.

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Hundreds gather to mourn those lost from the black community

By Ariana Aspuru , Tristan Wood and Natalia Galicza | June 3, 2020

“Lynching doesn’t always happen with a rope,” one attendee said. “Sometimes it happens with a knee.”

Morris McFadden, a 21-year-old telecommunications and production major and one of the organizers of the protest, hugs Clifford Taylor IV, a 21-year-old graphic design senior, Wednesday during a protest at the intersection of 13th Street and University Avenue against police brutality. The two hugged after Taylor spoke to the crowd.

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Demonstrations for George Floyd continue

By Kaelyn Cassidy and Chasity Maynard | June 3, 2020

About 150 people gathered Wednesday morning to protest police brutality. They walked up and down University Avenue, chanting “Black Lives Matter."

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man accused of driving at protesters pleads not guilty

By Tristan Wood | June 3, 2020

Connelly demanded a trial by jury

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man accused of strangling, pouring rubbing alcohol on victim

By River Wells | June 2, 2020

William Baxter was released on $50,000 bond Monday

The crew is screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon return to the U.S.

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Deployed service members return to a country changed by the pandemic

By Kaelyn Cassidy | June 1, 2020

Military members and families face unique challenges with homecoming during COVID-19

Reuben Faloughi, who led the chants at the March for our Freedom rally at Bo Diddley Plaza, calls for the gathered crowd to unite together in support of George Floyd and the countless other African Americans who lost their lives at the hands of police officers.

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More than 1,000 people march in solidarity with George Floyd

By Chasity Maynard , Ariana Aspuru , Tristan Wood and Natalia Galicza | May 30, 2020

A man later drove through a crowd of protesters.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man drives through protesters on Main Street

By Tristan Wood | May 30, 2020

A gun was found in his car, but no shots were fired

A moment of silence among the hundreds of protestors washes over Bo Diddly plaza, each of the participants holding fists in the air as a message of solidarity.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

LIVE BLOG: Gainesville's March for Our Freedom

May 30, 2020

Follow this live blog and @TheAlligator on Twitter for updates. Story to come.

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

High school seniors to graduate at Gainesville Raceway

By Natalia Galicza | May 29, 2020

Elementary and middle school graduations will be independently planned and held by individual schools

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Four Alachua County residents arrested by FBI

By Grethel Aguila | May 28, 2020

Durr, Robinson, Robinson and Williams were accused of armed drug trafficking conspiracy

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Gainesville man accused of repeatedly stabbing 70-year-old

By River Wells | May 27, 2020

The victim is in critical condition at UF Health Shands Hospital

Buying items that are second-hand helps reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfills. Vanessa Villarreal, a 21-year-old UF sociology alumna, combines her passion for art and thrifting in her business, Lion’s Den Creative.

METRO | BUSINESS

Gainesville businesses that promote sustainability

By Valentina Botero | May 26, 2020

Two women entrepreneurs turned their hobbies into eco-friendly businesses

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

County Commission delays decision on youth summer activities

By Tristan Wood | May 26, 2020

Commissioners will wait for recommendation from Alachua County Public Schools

Alfred Warrington was a first generation college student who paved his way to becoming a major UF donor.

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UF business college namesake Alfred Warrington dies

By Ariana Aspuru | May 25, 2020

He was 85 years old

Changes include courtroom-style hearings and a new definition of sexual harassment.

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Betsy DeVos releases new Title IX regulations for college campuses

By Tien Le | May 24, 2020

Universities will be able to dismiss complaints that do not meet the new definition of sexual harassment.

For the first time in Gainesville's history, city commissioners took their oath of office virtually Thursday afternoon.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville City Commissioners sworn into office virtually

By Tristan Wood | May 21, 2020

Thursday was the first virtual swearing-in ceremony in the city’s history.

Hearty Tables, starting on May 30, will allow viewers to watch immigrant chefs cook while learning about their upbringings and journeys to America.

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UF alumnus hosts online cooking event to connect refugees through storytelling and culture

By Natalia Galicza | May 20, 2020

Hearty Tables will begin May 30 and will include stories and recipes from six immigrant chefs.