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Activists and students protest near the Phillips Center at the University of Florida on Thursday as white nationalist Richard Spencer speaks on campus.
Read More »In Photos: Demonstrators March At UF As Richard Spencer Speaks
Thousands Pour Into UF Campus To Protest White Nationalism
Protesters turned to social media to document events surrounding National Policy Institute's speaking engagement on the UF campus.
Read More »Richard Spencer At UF Today Causes Road, Business Closures
Hull Road as well as Southwest 34th Street between Southwest Second Avenue and Southwest 20th Avenue will be closed for the majority of today because of the scheduled appearance by white nationalist Richard Spencer, of the National Policy Institute, and the expected demonstrators.
Read More »Live Blog: UF Prepares for Richard Spencer
National Policy Institute's Richard Spencer is scheduled to speak at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Florida campus on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Governor Scott has declared a state of emergency for Alachua County in anticipation of the event.
Read More »Protesters Demand Change Ahead Of Spencer Visit
Protesters with the group "No Nazis At UF " are demanding that university officials change the banned items list for Richard Spencer’s event Thursday.
Read More »Local Religious Leaders Combat Hate With Hope
The Alachua County Faith Leaders Alliance gathered on Monday afternoon to a delivered remarks praising inclusivity, diversity and acceptance.
Read More »National Policy Institute Takes Over Ticket Distribution For Richard Spencer
The National Policy Institute has taken matters into its own hands after several local businesses attempted to reduce attendance to Richard Spencer’s speech Thursday.
Read More »Latest Updates On National Policy Institute Event
The latest updates regarding security measures, closures, expectations, parking changes, bus routes, and other information connected to the event this Thursday.
Read More »Fire Departments In Alachua County Dealing With Increasing Turnover Rates Due To Lower Salaries
A dual firefighter and emergency medical technician working at the High Springs Fire Department earns an average of $29,704 annually. The same position at Alachua County Fire Rescue equates to $33,357 per year. The salary for the same position at a South Florida town of Boca Raton is $47, 448 per year. “The turnover rate is high for us, compared to what we’ve been at in previous years,” said Harold Pheus, deputy chief of Alachua County Fire Rescue. “That’s one thing that has made us concerned about our wages.”
Read More »Ocala Police Department Is Now Better Equipped To Save Opioid Overdose Victims
The Centers distributed the Narcan Spray to 167 officers of the Ocala Police Department.
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