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An Alachua County memorial that commemorates those who lost their lives in 9/11 was vandalized last year. A new senate bill hopes vandals will think twice about defacing war and police memorials in fear of harsher punishment.

The City of Gainesville will discuss extending its bike sharing program at Thursday's Commission meeting. The program, launched in May 2016 when the city allocated $34,000 for the launch, began with 16 bicycles distributed over two stations. In August, the city added two more locations and six more bikes.

“We provide opportunities for students who are interested in learning about the music industry to gain hands-on experience through working with these artists and planning events, working on our social media, and just experiencing the entire operations of a full-functioning record label.” ~ Stephanie Elkin, co-president of Swamp Records

Sen. Frank Artiles, who made derogatory remarks regarding a fellow senator, apologized Wednesday on the Senate floor.

Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles by the International Cycling Union Monday morning. Cabe Clisler, the service manager at Super Cool Bike Shop at 3460 W. University Ave. in Gainesville, said many in the cycling community saw this coming.

A wildfire burning since April 6 in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is only 3 percent contained as of Wednesday morning. In 2011, the Honey Prairie Fire in the Okefenokee refuge burned about 300,000 acres over a year.

Marion County has partnered with CSX Transportation and the Florida Department of Transportation to establish three quiet zones at track intersections along U.S. Highway 301.

Construction of the two new UF Health Shands hospitals is ahead of schedule. The twin hospitals will bring more specialization in heart and cardiovascular diseases and neuromedicine units.

Former Gainesville mayor Ed Braddy will be fined and censured for involvement with Jeffrey McAdams, convicted of stealing from police union funds.

With the Nov. 6 election two weeks away, three candidates are fighting for one seat in Florida's third congressional district.