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The midterms are over. Now what?

By Alyssa Ramos | Nov. 8, 2018

A UF professor breaks the results down.

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.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

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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Local nonprofit hosting candlelit yoga class to raise money for Tallahassee shooting victims

By Gabrielle Seminara | Nov. 8, 2018

Dozens of candles will light up a yoga class tonight as a local organization raises money for Tallahassee shooting victims.

Chanae Jackson-Baker is speaking to a crowd of about 70 people at the Hippodrome Theatre on Monday evening about the inequity in Alachua County schools.

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Gainesville residents lament inequity at Alachua County schools

By McKenna Beery | Nov. 7, 2018

They gathered to talk about how black parents are blamed

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO: Second man charged for shooting 14-year-old girl

By Alyssa Ramos | Nov. 7, 2018

His bond is set at $1,350,000.

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho smiles while he waits for the final results of Florida’s 3rd Congressional District election. “I want to see the final results, but I feel good,” Yoho said.

METRO | POLITICS

Republicans dominate state, local races

Nov. 6, 2018

Voter turnout rose by 13 percent compared to the last midterm election.

METRO | POLITICS

The election is over, the work is not

Nov. 6, 2018

You may be angry, elated, or tired. But let's keep moving.

Jhody Polk, who is an activist campaigning for felon right restoration.

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Behind the Ballot: Felon voter rights activist

By Hannah Beatty | Nov. 6, 2018

Jhody Polk is one of 1.6 million felons in Florida who can’t vote.

Tiffany Berkley, who volunteered for Ted Yoho's campaign

METRO | POLITICS

Behind the Ballot: Canvassing for Ted Yoho’s campaign

By Gillian Sweeney | Nov. 6, 2018

Tiffany Berkley said she has knocked on more than 500 doors for Yoho’s campaign.

Kathy Dos Santos, an immigrant who still feels strongly about the election.

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Behind the Ballot: Someone who can't vote

By Angela DiMichele | Nov. 6, 2018

Kathy Dos Santos’ student visa and father’s food importing business were her tickets to freedom.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Woman accused of stealing thousands from disabled woman

By Jessica Curbelo | Nov. 6, 2018

The woman's bank account went into a negative balance

Kaylee Rosario, who voted on election day

METRO | POLITICS

Behind the Ballot: An election day voter

By McKenna Beery | Nov. 6, 2018

Kaylee Rosario studied all weekend before she waited in a line of 10 people Tuesday afternoon.

Chase Meyer, a UF political science professor

METRO | POLITICS

Behind the Ballot: Political science professor

By Jessica Curbelo | Nov. 6, 2018

A UF Political Science professor said the swing state is different than others

Shelby Taylor, a poll worker on election day.

METRO | POLITICS

Behind the Ballot: What it's like to be a poll worker

By Alyssa Ramos | Nov. 6, 2018

Shelby Taylor donates her payment as a poll worker to charity.

Nestor Garcia, a 21-year-old industrial engineer major, attends the early voting session on Oct. 22, 2018, at the J. Wayne Reitz Union to vote for the first time.

METRO | POLITICS

Election day live coverage

Nov. 6, 2018

Turnout is already up. Watch to see how the elections swing tonight.

Nicholas Moore-Lefauve, a 20-year-old information systems and operations management major, puts on his "I Voted" sticker during the first day of early voting at the J. Wayne Reitz Union Monday morning. This is the third time Moore-Lefauve has voted in his life.

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Incorrect ballots distributed at precinct 27

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 6, 2018

Three voters have already notified the Supervisor of Elections.

METRO | POLITICS

The migrant caravan is a boogeyman

Nov. 4, 2018

Which is it — a murderous band of disease-ridden invaders working diligently to bring terrorism and havoc into our country or a group of women and children walking slowly toward the U.S. fleeing gang violence and seeking asylum?

METRO | POLITICS

Election cheat sheet: Information you need for voting

Nov. 4, 2018

Before you head into the polls on Tuesday, see where the candidates stand

A mural dedicated to Tom Petty on the 34th Street graffiti wall was defaced Sunday with blue and white graffiti. The mural has been up since October 2017 when Petty died.

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Tom Petty Mural Vandalized Sunday

By Hannah Beatty | Nov. 4, 2018

A local artist will repair it this week.

Kayser Enneking could be faced with a fine after election complaint

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Charles Goston files complaint against his opponent, Kayser Enneking

By Alyssa Ramos | Nov. 4, 2018

She could be faced with a $1,000 fine.

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