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Congressman John Lewis, the only living member of the "Big 6" from the Civil Rights Movement, came to UF to talk about his work. Students and community members in attendance asked him questions about his life and his opinion on the new Black Lives Matter social media movement. Lewis encouraged the audience to continue fighting for equality.

Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis will speak at the University of Florida about his work during the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and his continued commitment to civil service. Lewis' upcoming visit brings back memories for some.

Several lawmakers in both parties and an influential business group expressed concerns about the potential impact of the proposal on private property rights.

Elections workers prepared for Election Day on Monday. They packed up supplies to distribute across the county and taught new volunteers how to work the equipment.

Voting machines accepted by the Americans with Disabilities Act encourage individuals with disabilities to cast their vote.

Members of the community gathered in Pugh Hall on Wednesday to support Charlie Crist in the 2014 gubernatorial election.

Voters were encouraged to take full advantage of early voting on Sunday at Gainesville’s Empowerment Sunday organized by the African American Accountability Alliance of Alachua County. Martin Luther King III attended.

With the 2014 general elections approaching, the public is able to access the leading contributions and expenditures North Florida candidates have amassed so far.

With a week remaining until the runoff election and early voting underway, Gainesville's two remaining mayoral candidates - incumbent Craig Lowe and challenger Ed Braddy - both spoke with WUFT on Monday.

Florida's Gov. Rick Scott spoke with Miami Herald/WLRN reporter Phil Latzman while he was in Miami this week about a wide variety of issues including the his hopes for this legislative session, his political turn to the left, his support of Medicaid expansion and teacher raises, the issue of internet cafes; plus how to choose a new lieutenant, guns, jobs, the texting-while-driving ban and more.