Melissa Gomez

A 54-year-old man has been banned from the University of Florida campus after university officials say he walked into the African American Studies Program's office and confronted employees there.

Amid businesses closing and moving along West University, new small businesses, Do-Lish and Mr. Cool Ice Cream Roll, have opened recently, hoping to thrive in areas that city and University of Florida have their sights on.

About 300 veterans and their family members attended a ceremony Monday hosted by the Governor’s Office and the Department of Veterans Affairs, held at the National Guard base in Live Oaks, where Florida Gov. Rick Scott presented them with the Governor's Service Medal.

Former death row inmate Herman Lindsey testified on Feb. 22 before the legislature in hopes of raising awareness about changes to the death penalty bill. However, the bill still passed the Florida Legislature and was signed by Gov. Scott on Monday.

A Gainesville women's center was part of party that filed a suit against the state of Florida regarding a law that required a 24-hour wait period before a woman could get an abortion. Florida's Supreme Court found that the state would have to provide extra proof when defending any laws regarding privacy rights, while also suggesting the law was likely unconstitutional.

Multi-language signs are popping up all over Gainesville yards. Welcoming Gainesville, the nonprofit organization behind it, is handing one to Mayor Lauren Poe Monday at City Hall.

Gainesville's beloved trees suffered the most damage from yesterday's storm. City officials warn residents to have their trees checked regularly before bad weather occurs.