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Protests continue during "Occupy Gainesville"

Occupy Gainesville protests continue today, despite a number of arrests last night. WUFT-FM's Bothaina Saleh says spirits remain high.

BETH VOICER

Protesters continue to "occupy" the Bo Diddley Plaza in Downtown Gainesville, although permitting problems prevent them from staying overnight.  This is the third day of organized rallying.

Bothaina is a reporter for WUFT News and can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.