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Deployed service members return to a country changed by the pandemic
By Kaelyn Cassidy | June 1, 2020Military members and families face unique challenges with homecoming during COVID-19
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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, 2020A man later drove through a crowd of protesters.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man drives through protesters on Main Street
By Tristan Wood | May 30, 2020A gun was found in his car, but no shots were fired
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LIVE BLOG: Gainesville's March for Our Freedom
May 30, 2020Follow this live blog and @TheAlligator on Twitter for updates. Story to come.
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K-12 EDUCATION
High school seniors to graduate at Gainesville Raceway
By Natalia Galicza | May 29, 2020Elementary and middle school graduations will be independently planned and held by individual schools
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Four Alachua County residents arrested by FBI
By Grethel Aguila | May 28, 2020Durr, 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, 2020The victim is in critical condition at UF Health Shands Hospital
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BUSINESS
Gainesville businesses that promote sustainability
By Valentina Botero | May 26, 2020Two women entrepreneurs turned their hobbies into eco-friendly businesses
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K-12 EDUCATION
County Commission delays decision on youth summer activities
By Tristan Wood | May 26, 2020Commissioners will wait for recommendation from Alachua County Public Schools
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UF business college namesake Alfred Warrington dies
By Ariana Aspuru | May 25, 2020He was 85 years old
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POLITICS
Betsy DeVos releases new Title IX regulations for college campuses
By Tien Le | May 24, 2020Universities will be able to dismiss complaints that do not meet the new definition of sexual harassment.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Gainesville City Commissioners sworn into office virtually
By Tristan Wood | May 21, 2020Thursday was the first virtual swearing-in ceremony in the city’s history.
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UF alumnus hosts online cooking event to connect refugees through storytelling and culture
By Natalia Galicza | May 20, 2020Hearty Tables will begin May 30 and will include stories and recipes from six immigrant chefs.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Woman arrested for driving her car into an apartment twice
By Sarah Mandile | May 19, 2020Johnson almost struck three residents at the apartment.
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Gainesville Police investigating crash Monday night after driver fled scene
By Sarah Mandile | May 19, 2020Officers searched the scene of the crash with flashlights and dogs.
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Homeless encampment broken up by Florida Department of Corrections
By Avery Lotz | May 19, 2020With homeless populations at high risk of contracting COVID-19, the CDC advises against disrupting encampments.
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POLITICS
UF President discusses Fall plans with Mike Pence
By Nicole Rodriguez | May 18, 2020UF President Kent Fuchs was one of the 14 university representatives invited to participate in the virtual meeting. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos also attended the meeting.
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Gainesville congressional candidates switch to virtual campaigning
By Kaelyn Cassidy | May 18, 2020Amid the pandemic, district 3 candidates have had to change how they reach voters. The transition to digital has been more of a challenge for some than others.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man accused of forcing victim to drive getaway car at gunpoint
By Sarah Mandile | May 16, 2020Mark Lafrenier is being held in Alachua County Jail with bond set at $320,000
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UF Health takes over family practice in Starke
By Nicole Rodriguez | May 16, 2020When employees of Family Medical Group at Shands Starke Regional Medical Center were given 60 days to find new jobs, they looked for new buyers instead.
