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A Florida Bill Could Make Reporting A Sexual Assault Safer For Survivors

April 9, 2021 Government and politics, Law and public safety, Statewide

The bill creates four key changes to current policies.

With Pandemic Nearing An End, New Music Company Sets To Liven The Gainesville Music Scene

April 8, 2021 Arts and Entertainment

Vivid Sky Vertical is a Gainesville-based promotional group committed to creating concert experiences and celebrating music. Along with branching out into other cities, the company aims to bring events to Gainesville. Partnered with Elysian Events Presents, the company will host top-selling musician Diplo on Friday.

The Lede || Season III Episode XI: Planning for Improvement

April 1, 2021 The Lede

In this episode of The Lede, we take a look at UF’s plan to return to in-person classes, a possible ban on keeping scavenged spacecraft parts and the Gainesville Police Department discussion on the use of body cameras.

Gainesville Police Advisory Council Discusses Use Of Police Body Cameras

March 25, 2021 Law and public safety

The Gainesville Police Advisory Council discussed Wednesday the process of internal and external GPD investigations as well as when officers should turn on their body cameras. Advisory council member Keyon Young’s voice boomed into City Hall via Zoom as he demanded that Gainesville Police Department officers’ body cameras be on …

Gainesville Police Advisory Council Looking To Enact Change Despite Restrictions

March 23, 2021 Law and public safety

The council’s second meeting is Wednesday.

Donors Raise Over $5,000 For New Scott Baird Memorial

March 12, 2021 Florida Good, Law and public safety

The memorial dedicated to Gainesville police officer Scott Baird was destroyed, but a week later, it's on its way back.

Gainesville Seeks To Reduce Low-Level Arrests By Improving Its Diversion And Deflection Program

March 10, 2021 Government and politics, Law and public safety

The Gainesville Police Department is working on a program to keep individuals with minor misdemeanors away from the criminal justice system and decrease court cases.