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Members of the Impact Party cheer after hearing the results of the 2018 Spring Student Government election. Impact Party swept the execute ticket and claimed a majority of the 50 Student Senate seats.

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2019 is in full swing. Here’s what to expect this year.

Jan. 12, 2019

By Hannah Beatty

During his lunch hour, 26-year-old UF chemical engineering doctoral student Virat Upadhyay serves himself Krishna Lunch using their new to-go containers. Krishna staff has started using the containers in order to help keep food servings — and customers — warm.

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Gainesville City Commission is stepping closer to banning plastic

By Karina Elwood | Jan. 7, 2019

The law would ban the use of plastic bags and foam containers.

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Former commissioner candidate files for mayoral race

By Karina Elwood | Dec. 22, 2018

Mayor Lauren Poe has competition this upcoming election.

Gainesville City Manager Anthony Lyons speaks during the 2018 State of the City Address on Wednesday at the Gainesville Police Department.

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Gainesville City Manager Anthony Lyons resigns from position

By Dana Cassidy | Dec. 16, 2018

His resignation letter was submitted three days after residents criticized him during public comment

Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe descends down the side of the 5001 building in Celebration Pointe Friday during the Alachua Habitat for Humanity’s Over the Edge fundraiser. The fundraiser raised at least $15,000 for the organization. “You just lean back and enjoy the ride,” Poe said.

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Mayor, city commissioners descend down side of building for affordable housing

By Aaron Ritter | Dec. 2, 2018

The event raised at least $15,000 for Alachua County Habitat for Humanity

Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe takes a selfie with city workers in front of Gainesville City Hall, located at 200 E. University Ave., on Thursday. Poe and city commissioners gave flowers to thank workers for helping after Hurricane Irma.

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Mayor Lauren Poe to dangle off a building

By Kelly Hayes | Nov. 29, 2018

The event will raise money for Habitat for Humanity

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Mayor Lauren Poe announces campaign for reelection

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 13, 2018

The mayoral and City Commission District 4 seats will be on the ballot March 2019

Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe cuts a ribbon at a ceremony commemorating the completion of improvements to Southwest Sixth Street. He is joined by city commissioners and members of the planning team.

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City of Gainesville finishes redevelopment of Southwest Sixth Street project

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 8, 2018

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday.

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Pilot program to phase out prison labor in Gainesville

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 30, 2018

Gainesville uses 30,720 hours of labor that costs about $230,000 a year.

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The Alligator’s endorsements for Constitutional amendments and referenda

Oct. 23, 2018

For the second day of early voting, The Alligator is releasing its endorsements for amendments to the Florida Constitution and local questions. We base our recommendations on how each would benefit Florida’s citizens and the environment. As a rule, if the intent of the amendment isn’t clear when reading it, we’d recommend voting no.