University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced in an email Thursday afternoon a lengthy list of changes the school will be enacting as part of its effort to address racism and inequity including the discontinuation of the "Gator Bait" cheer at UF sporting events.
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Mayor Lauren Poe and Police Chief Tony Jones helped lead the discussion.
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Two fatal shootings that took place four days and two blocks apart this week in downtown Gainesville are under investigation.
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Between 2017 and 2018, 81% of the juveniles arrested in Alachua County were black, according to data provided by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
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Those who live in the city's District 3 will decide between incumbent David Arreola and challenger Jennifer Reid.
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The judge presiding over a civil case involving former Gainesville city auditor Carlos Holt, who claims the city violated the state Whistle-blower’s Act and leaked personal information about him and his family, is giving both sides an additional 20 days to review the case.
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Despite recent changes in marijuana laws nationwide, the Gainesville Police Department’s drug-sniffing K-9s aren’t going anywhere.
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The hourly wage increase from $13.25 to $13.75 is the third phase of the city’s plan to eventually raise city employees’ minimum wage to $15, according to the city’s current budget.
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Scott Fielding, drone specialist at Alachua County Fire Rescue, said the use of drones has been important for his department.
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