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Read More »In Photos: Demonstrators March At UF As Richard Spencer Speaks
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 »Yoho Answers To Contentious Town Hall Crowd That Ends With Protester Violence
U.S. Representative Ted Yoho of Florida's 3rd District hosted a town hall Saturday morning. The event was met by protestors, and ended with one protestor on the ground.
Read More »In D.C., Group Of Protesters Breaks Windows; Police Use Pepper Spray
One inauguration protest erupted into conflict; officers in riot gear sent a concussive device into the crowd of several hundred. The interim police chief says protests elsewhere have been peaceful.
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 »‘No Fascist USA’: Trump Supporters, Opponents Duel On UF’s Campus
University of Florida students gathered at the school's Turlington Plaza Monday afternoon to initially protest the election of Donald Trump as president, but the protestors were quickly met by Trump supporters.
Read More »Matheson Museum’s New Exhibit Highlights Florida’s Black History
This free exhibit, which will run until March 18, is the first of its kind and shows Gainesville's presence in black history.
Read More »Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn Denies Ku Klux Klan Ties
"I'm not a member of the KKK, never have been, never will be. I despise what they stand for,” he said.
Read More »Southern Poverty Law Center Issues Report on Hate Groups
The Southern Poverty Law Center reports there are currently 784 hate groups nationwide. Florida's 50 hate groups ranks second in the nation, with California topping the list with 57 different groups.
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