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The nine deputies and officers who fired had completed training in a variety of voluntary certifications, such as basic hostage negotiations and crisis intervention.
Read More »Records Reveal Details On Those Involved In Gainesville Teen Shooting
Confederate Flags Fly Above Two Gainesville High Schools
Described as “an act of vandalism,” the American and Florida flags were removed overnight and replaced with the Confederate Battle flags at two of Gaineville’s high schools. The flags, discovered this morning at Buchholz and Gainesville high schools, were quickly removed once the school day started. Alachua County schools spokeswoman …
Read More »Zac and Kathleen Zedalis To Be Fired From Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
Two Alachua County Sheriff's deputies were informed they will be fired pending a final investigation by the Office of Professional Standards. One of the deputies is running for Alachua County Sheriff.
Read More »Three Wal-Marts Closing in North Florida
The Wal-Mart stores in Interlachen, Trenton and Cross City will close Jan. 28 after the company announced it would be closing 154 stores in the country.
Read More »State Audit Finds Santa Fe College Lax on Background Screenings
The state of Florida's auditor general's office conducted an audit during the 2014-2015 fiscal year, finding issues with Santa Fe's background screenings and textbook affordability, among other issues.
Read More »Waldo Wants To Lease The Shuttered Waldo Community School
After Waldo Community School closed following the 2014-2015 school year, the City of Waldo may use the empty facility for City Hall and other businesses. The property is owned by Alachua County Public Schools.
Read More »When Will That Clock Tower In Gainesville Tell Time Again?
"An emblem of the city" needs more architectural evaluation before repair work can begin.
Read More »University of Florida Agrees To $19.8 Million Federal Settlement
The University of Florida is involved in a federal settlement to repay nearly $20 million to the United States government. The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement Friday afternoon in allegations that the university “improperly charged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for salary and administrative costs …
Read More »Heavener Hall’s New Ethical Portal Will Include Existing Bible Verse
University of Florida's Heavener Hall will get a new ethical portal that will include three new quotes from Aristotle, Thomas Paine and Adam Smith. However, the existing Bible verse from Micah 6:8 that is inscribed on the courtyard's western arch will remain despite opposition.
Read More »Gator Band Will No Longer Use Penalty Chant
During this past Saturday's Tennessee game, Gator fans expected a cue from the band to play a familiar chant, "You Can't Do That." However, complaints about the chant morphing into "Move Back You Suck," has forced the University Athletic Association to ask the band to no longer play the tune to accompany it. The change has garnered complaints from UF students who see the chant as tradition, but applause from those who viewed it as vulgar and unsportsmanlike.
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