One senior at the University of Florida submitted a detailed written description of her assault – anonymously – to one of a new series of Twitter survivor accounts emerging around the United States, intended to empower victims and warn fellow classmates.
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In the past week, 60 UF students have come forward.
Read More »The unprecedented surge in Florida's unemployed due to the coronavirus has put pressure on the governor to investigate the faulty state system for processing claims.
Read More »Our semester-long investigation of climate change and public health found that human hazards — from heat-related hospitalizations to disease-carrying insects — are on the rise in Florida
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Besides commemorating the centennial, local residents are also noting Gainesville’s role as one of the birthplaces of the modern women’s liberation movement.
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These were the top stories near you this year.
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Eight cities in Florida are also part of the campaign including Orlando, Punta Gorda and Palm Beach.
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Women in Alachua County rallied together to start the local movement, “Start By Believing,” for this year’s sexual assault awareness month. They were inspired by the Me Too and Times Up movements and wanted to start a local campaign to help give victims hope and make them feel comfortable enough …
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Two days after his rap video was published on YouTube, on May 2, 2016, Rashey "Shay Baby" Garrison was killed in a drive-by shooting. Police said it was over the video, which reached 300,000 views this month.
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Corrine Brown began her prison sentence, Alachua County and Gainesville leaders squabbled over seemingly every issue large and small, and six weeks into the new year, the Valentine’s Day school shooting in Parkland changed much about what was to unfold. It was a busy year in local and statewide Florida …
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