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Wednesday, July 09, 2025

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Nestor Garcia, a 21-year-old industrial engineer major, attends the early voting session on Oct. 22, 2018, at the J. Wayne Reitz Union to vote for the first time.

METRO

Gainesville residents can request to vote by mail

By Stephany Matat | Mar. 2, 2020

More than 23,000 voters have registered to vote by mail

In this Feb. 21, 2020 photo, a doctor in a protective suit checks with patients at a temporary hospital at Tazihu gymnasium in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province. Florida's governor disclosed late Sunday, March 1, that a few people had become the first in his state to test "presumptively positive" for COVID-19 and ordered his top health officer to declare a statewide public health emergency. (Chinatopix via AP)

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Florida has two confirmed cases of new coronavirus

By Tamara Lush | Mar. 2, 2020

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida officials tried to reassure residents Monday that the risk posed by a new strain of coronavirus remained low, despite revelations that two people had become the first in the state to test positive for the virus.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Meet the City Commission candidates

By Grethel Aguila | Feb. 28, 2020

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Face masks running out in Gainesville

By AJ Bafer | Feb. 28, 2020

Some students choose to wear them now

Lauren Poe speaks to a crowd of reporters and about 100 supporters Tuesday at the Public and General restaurant. Poe beat three opponents to win his second term as mayor of Gainesville.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville Mayor discusses vision of success at State of City address

By Barbara Mills | Feb. 27, 2020

Mayor Lauren Poe addressed racial equity gaps, public safety and homelessness

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho smiles while he waits for the final results of Florida’s 3rd Congressional District election. “I want to see the final results, but I feel good,” Yoho said.

METRO | POLITICS

Congressman Ted Yoho from North Central Florida Votes ‘No’ to Antilynching Act

By Alex DeLuca | Feb. 26, 2020

The Emmett Till Antilynching Act passed 410-4 in the House of Representatives

The “Women of the Everglades: Activism and Conservation” exhibit opened at museum Feb. 15.

METRO

Florida Museum of Natural History opens exhibit featuring notable women

By Tristan Wood | Feb. 26, 2020

It opened Feb. 15

An attendee at the forum listens to City Commission candidates speak.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Five City Commission candidates talk local issues

By Grethel Aguila | Feb. 25, 2020

The forum was hosted by the Alachua County Labor Coalition

METRO | POLITICS

Fines, advertisements and stickers: a look into SG campaign violations

By Kaelyn Cassidy and Chasity Maynard | Feb. 25, 2020

Gator Party received 17 violations

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17 Florida felons sued for the right to vote, and they won

By Samantha Chery | Feb. 25, 2020

The case may serve as a precedent for voting rights

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run

By Samia Lagmis | Feb. 25, 2020

Authorities accused the victim’s boyfriend of striking and killing her

Colleen Maloney, an 18-year-old UF nursing freshman, performs CPR on a mannequin. She said she came for practice and because the training cost only $5.

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Hundreds of students and Gainesville residents CPR certified

By Alexa Mickler | Feb. 24, 2020

More than 300 people were certified

The ad, featured in Florida newspapers including The Alligator, was paid for by Good Business Colorado.

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Colorado group tries to draw Floridians with LGBTQ+ advertisement

By AJ Bafer | Feb. 24, 2020

It was featured in The Alligator last Monday

An eagle sculpture displayed at the park is made of recycled shipping containers and beer kegs.

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New Reserve Park celebrates opening

By AJ Bafer | Feb. 24, 2020

The park cost $950,000 and was funded by the half-cent sales tax

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Florida Highway Patrol discusses hit-and-runs

By Samia Lagmis | Feb. 23, 2020

The family of a girl killed in a hit-and-run spoke out

Kylie Gurthie, 3, and a volunteer play with the newly adopted 5-month-old dog Joey during the Summer Lovin’ Adopt-A-Thon at Alachua County Animal Services. Kylie won a free stuffed toy in a wheel-spinning game to share with her new pet.

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Pet care clinic offers free services

By Allessandra Inzinna | Feb. 23, 2020

Spay and neutering procedures are available

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF employee arrested for allegedly sharing child pornography

By Samia Lagmis | Feb. 21, 2020

More than 100 tips are reported each year in North Central Florida

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Here's why you saw a llama in downtown Gainesville Tuesday night

By Sarah Mandile | Feb. 20, 2020

Thaddeus the llama visited cities around Florida

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Gatoride to be held in honor of blood donor and cycling advocate

By Christian Ortega | Feb. 20, 2020

He donated 60 gallons of blood in his lifetime

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Two new springs coming to North Central Florida

By Amanda Pennings | Feb. 20, 2020

Over the years, Ginnie Springs became an integral part of the Marcus Mills’ weekend plans. He recalls the days he’s spent lazily floating down the Santa Fe River with friends, lounging and sipping on ice-cold beers.

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