A two-day hearing is fueling anticipation about a federal judge's upcoming decision whether to block provisions of a new Florida law requiring ex-felons to repay all court fines and fees before they can be allowed to vote in future elections.
Read More »Working Mom, Political Activist: Jessica Baker Hoping For a ‘Blue Wave’
Jessica Baker, 46, of Newberry learned her love of politics from her father, who taught her to think critically about national and local issues.
Read More »Making Schools Safer: Harsh Consequences, Or Second Chances?
The tragedy in Parkland, Fla., this year kicked off a national debate over how to reduce school violence: through tighter security and tougher discipline ... or more help for troubled students?
Read More »First Amendment Professor On Richard Spencer’s Right To Speak
Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project at the University of Florida talks about the upcoming Richard Spencer event and the value of allowing such a discussion to take place on the UF campus.
Read More »Florida Voices: Vietnam Veterans | Ray Harris, MACV-SOG, 1969 to 1970
Raymond Harris’ service was unlike that of any other veteran interviewed for this series. He was a member of a unit called MACV-SOG, or Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Special Operations Group. His job was “running recon,” gathering intelligence about North Vietnamese military operations, often behind enemy lines. Harris later …
Read More »Donald Trump Sworn In As The 45th President Of The United States
Donald Trump has completed an unlikely journey from real estate mogul to the 45th president of the United States.
Read More »Gainesville Cubans Feel Cuba Isn’t Ready For “Wet Foot, Dry Foot” Repeal
The recent repeal of the Cuban immigration policy "wet foot, dry foot" brings unease and discomfort to some Gainesville Cubans.
Read More »Bill Clinton, Stronger Together Bus Make Stops In Gainesville
Former President Bill Clinton made two surprise stops in Gainesville Saturday on the Hillary Clinton campaign's Stronger Together tour bus.
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