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More than 1000 Venezuelans in Gainesville cast their vote Sunday in an unofficial referendum against President Nicholas Maduro's government.
Read More »Gainesville Venezuelans Express Opposition To Maduro’s Government
Charges Dropped Against Sabal Trail Protesters
The State Attorney's Office dismissed charges today against 11 of the 14 protesters arrested at a Sabal Trail construction site in Gilchrist County last November.
Read More »UF Student Body President Reaches Agreement from Spring Break Arrest
The UF student body president received 12 months of court-ordered supervision and must pay about $300 for his alleged behavior while on spring break.
Read More »Officials Proclaim May 1 As “Immigrants’ Rights Day” In Gainesville
City officials celebrated Gainesville's immigrant community yesterday, declaring May 1 as "Immigrant's Rights Day," during May Day festivities at Bo Diddley Plaza.
Read More »Protests In Venezuela Intensify, And So Does The Humanitarian Crisis
People are taking the streets to demonstrate their disapproval of Nicolás Maduro’s government and the humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean country. Venezuelans are calling for elections and the release of political prisoners. At least five people have died in the protests.
Read More »Protesters Rally 1 Month After Sabal Trail Shooter’s Death
On Monday, a group of protesters gathered outside of the Dunnellon Compress Station, where the Sabal Trail Pipeline is being constructed in Marion County. The protesters were speaking against the pipeline and defending James Marker, who was killed by police a month ago after allegedly shooting at the pipeline, leading police on a car chase and brandishing his weapon.
Read More »Cartoon Workshop Brings Chicago Artist To Gainesville
Laura Park, a Chicago-based cartoonist, visited Gainesville in March to hold a week-long workshop at the Sequential Artists Workshop. An interview with Park is available at WUFT.org.
Read More »Proposed Florida Bill Would Protect Drivers Who Unintentionally Hit, Kill Protesters
Florida Senate Bill 1096 would immune drivers to civil liability if they injure or kill protesters who block public roadways, as long as it was unintentional.
Read More »Family Members Of Michael Brown, Sandra Bland Speak To Students
In front of about 70 students, Sandra Bland's sister and Michael Brown's father shared their family members' stories and encouraged activism in the black community.
Read More »Trump Visits MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa
President Donald Trump made his first visit to the headquarters Monday for U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command.
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