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UF spokeswoman Janine Sikes said the university has received too many responses to count about Richard Spencer's visit tomorrow.
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Broadcast Bits: Episode 9
Broadcast television mega mergers have paved the way for a few enormous corporations to dominate the local television landscape. A handful of corporations control a majority of local television news outlets in America.
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 »Newell Hall Provides UF Students 24/7 Study Space, Some Questions Yet To Be Answered
The renovations are complete, but student government is still determining how to use the learning center at Newell Hall, a space designed specifically for students to study and collaborate.
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.
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Broadcast Bits: Episode 9
Broadcast television mega mergers have paved the way for a few enormous corporations to dominate the local television landscape. A handful of corporations control a majority of local television news outlets in America.
Read More »Broadcast Bits: Episode 8
The Federal Communications Commission is considering a proposed merger that would create the largest local television news corporation in US History.
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Alachua County Ready To Start Phase Two Of Newnans Lake Improvement Initiative In March
The Newnans Lake Improvement Initiative aims to clean up Newnans Lake for environmental and recreational purposes for 250,000 Alachua County residents, according to the initial project funding request. The second phase of the project is scheduled to start in March.
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Find Out Florida: Did Hurricane Irma Return Lochloosa Lake’s Water Levels To Normal?
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Q&A With Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate
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In Archer, Stalled Plan For Wastewater Plant Still Causing Rifts
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Florida Wildlife Care Becomes Refuge For Injured Animals After Hurricane Irma
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Find Out Florida: How Many Messages Has UF Received About Spencer Visit?
UF spokeswoman Janine Sikes said the university has received too many responses to count about Richard Spencer's visit tomorrow.
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Richard Spencer Will Speak at UF on Oct. 19
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Decision On Union County Phosphate Mine Postponed
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GRU Gets Help To Restore Power From Neighboring States
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Gas Supplies Get Boost As Tankers Head To Ports
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Suwannee Schools Still Examining Solutions After Mold Found
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U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho Praises President Trump for Pardoning Sheriff Arpaio
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UF Greek Life Responds To Richard Spencer
Sororities and fraternities at the University of Florida are taking measures to prepare for the Thursday event on campus and combat hate speech.
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Protesters Demand Change Ahead Of Spencer Visit
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National Policy Institute Takes Over Ticket Distribution For Richard Spencer
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Newell Hall Provides UF Students 24/7 Study Space, Some Questions Yet To Be Answered
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Latest Updates On National Policy Institute Event
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Alachua County Ready To Start Phase Two Of Newnans Lake Improvement Initiative In March
The Newnans Lake Improvement Initiative aims to clean up Newnans Lake for environmental and recreational purposes for 250,000 Alachua County residents, according to the initial project funding request. The second phase of the project is scheduled to start in March.
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Find Out Florida: Did Hurricane Irma Return Lochloosa Lake’s Water Levels To Normal?
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Q&A With Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate
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In Archer, Stalled Plan For Wastewater Plant Still Causing Rifts
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Florida Wildlife Care Becomes Refuge For Injured Animals After Hurricane Irma
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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.
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Local Religious Leaders Combat Hate With Hope
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National Policy Institute Takes Over Ticket Distribution For Richard Spencer
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Latest Updates On National Policy Institute Event
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Fire Departments In Alachua County Dealing With Increasing Turnover Rates Due To Lower Salaries
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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.
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Small Town Of Archer Transcends Political Divides
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Students Discuss Immigration Issues And SUCCEED Act
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In Alachua County Red Island, Trump Still Finds Support
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State Democrats Continue To Push For Increased Gun Restrictions
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Ocala Firefighters Visit Schools As Part Of Fire Prevention Week
As part of the 90th annual Fire Prevention Week, Ocala Fire Rescue visited with schoolchildren Tuesday to provide them with important tips for emergency fire situations.
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3 North Central Florida Schools Receive National Education Award
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Baby Gator Daycare Price Out Of Reach For Some Student-Parents
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Gainesville Interface Youth Center Works To Prevent Youth Homelessness
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UF School Of Music Moves One Step Closer To Long-Awaited Renovation
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Alachua County Animal Services Takes In Animal Refugees From Irma
The animal intake was exceptionally high because of animals surrendered in anticipation of the storm. Many people brought their pets to Animal Services before evacuating to a shelter and picked them up when it was safe to return home.
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Hurricane Irma Flooding Creates Haven For Mosquitoes
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UF Horse Training Unit Experiences Major Flooding After Irma
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Florida Wildlife Care Becomes Refuge For Injured Animals After Hurricane Irma
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Greener Pastures In Sight For Alachua Horse Sanctuary After Irma
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