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The Gainesville Police Department appointed a liaison team to the LGBT community to help make everyone feel safe and included after the Pulse Nightclub attack last year.
Read More »Police LGBT Liaison Team Helps Gainesville Residents Feel Safer
Veterans Facing Difficulties Obtaining Benefits Want Issue Brought Into National Spotlight
Many veterans in Florida are having trouble obtaining disability benefits, some saying it has taken them up to five years to file their claim. With 3.8 million disabled veterans living in the United States as of 2015, there are many who think this issue needs to be brought into the national spotlight.
Read More »Hot Air Balloon Initiative Helps UF Students Rise Up For Mental Health Issues
A national initiative called Mind the Gap made its way to the University of Florida campus inspiring students to rise up to mental health issues.
Read More »Driver Of Semi That Collided With Alachua County School Bus Pleads Not Guilty To Careless Driving Charge
Alfredo Garcia was the driver of the semi truck that struck an Alachua County Public Schools bus stopped on Northeast Waldo Road May 31 to pick up students.
Read More »City Commissioners Ask County For More Time To Settle RTS Building Dispute
City commissioners want County commissioners extend time so all parties can sit down and discuss the RTS land dispute. The building and surrounding land was bought and improved with federal grants so new uses that do not relate to transit could trigger considerable costs and reimbursement.
Read More »Through A Cappella Group, UF Student Overcomes Depression
The members of Tone Def gave John Nyren positive influences on how he viewed himself.
Read More »News In 90: Dec. 8, 2015
Dec. 1, 2015: Afternoon News In 90
A lawsuit by The Council on American-Islamic Relations against a gun store owner for discriminating against Muslims has been dismissed. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Nov. 17, 2015: Afternoon News In 90
The Gainesville Police Department does not think the recent home invasion is connected to the recent UF Alerts. That and more in 90 seconds.
Read More »Nov. 10, 2015: Afternoon News In 90
An Alachua County Deputy has been placed on administrative leave after he may have been involved in a domestic dispute. That and more in 90 seconds.
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