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Students attended an immigration forum where they heard from five local political candidates Thursday night in Pugh Hall. The candidates discussed how immigration would affect their constituents.

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Five local candidates discuss immigration at forum

By Gillian Sweeney | Oct. 25, 2018

No Republicans spoke at the forum.

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GPD: Man breaks into Winn-Dixie to steal alcohol

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 25, 2018

The man stole $177 worth of liquor

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METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Man chased homeless man with knife

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 25, 2018

The man arrested started calling the homeless man slurs

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METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Men fight over gun at gas pump, deputies say

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 25, 2018

The man was hogging the pump, according to the man with the gun.

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METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Police used stun gun on 18-year-old with two guns in car

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 24, 2018

He livestreamed the incident on Facebook, the report said.

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Man found dead on Tuesday was shot, police say

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 24, 2018

UPDATE:

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

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.

Carli, a 15-year-old Capuchin monkey

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UPDATE: Monkey who escaped from sanctuary found safe

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 23, 2018

Sanctuary offering $1,000 to whoever finds her

Melina Rayna Svanhild Farley-Barratt, a 39-year-old Gainesville activist, waves a transgender flag during the “Won’t Be Erased!” rally Tuesday afternoon. The Trans Rights Action Committee hosted the event outside Hobby Lobby as a response to President Trump’s statement recently about eliminating the status of transgender and having a person’s sex be determined at birth. The Hobby Lobby was chosen as the location due to its public stance against the LGBTQ+ community.

METRO | POLITICS

Residents protest Trump administration's gender definition, support transgender community

By Taylor Roth | Oct. 23, 2018

About 15 people participated.

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METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Father, daughter arrested during drug task force investigation

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 23, 2018

The two are still in Alachua County Jail

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METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO: Man arrested in connection to shooting of 14-year-old girl

By Amanda Rosa | Oct. 23, 2018

His bond is set at $1,100,000.

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METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

FHP: Teenagers Steal Car

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 23, 2018

Two teenagers were accused of sealing a car and arrested

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.

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First two days of early voting at Reitz draws in more than 1,000 people

By Hannah Beatty | Oct. 22, 2018

A Federal judge ruled early voting can be allowed on campus.

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METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Man bit by police dog after burglary

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 22, 2018

A police dog bit the man after he stole a cash register from a seafood market

The 3D art mural at the wall behind the Florida Theatre on West University Avenue was revealed Sunday afternoon. It cost $10,000 to pay for the materials and the artist to fly in from Greece.

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New 3D mural unveiled on wall outside of Florida Theatre

By Ke’on Christian | Oct. 21, 2018

It cost about $10,000 to pay for materials and for the artist to fly out

Seven-year-old Elizabeth Poe, daughter of Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe, sits on a parade float Saturday afternoon during the the Gainesville Pride Parade. “Pride gets bigger and better and more celebratory every year,” Mayor Poe said.

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Gainesville shows its Pride during annual festival

By Lindsey Breneman | Oct. 21, 2018

About 5,000 People came to the festival.

Seven-year-old Abigail Leonard holds her 3-year-old dog, Ginger, on Sunday during the annual Halloweener Derby. The Leonard family adopted Ginger after she was displaced by Hurricane Irma.

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Trick or (dog) treat: Halloweener Derby raises money for cancer foundation

By Nicole Bowen | Oct. 21, 2018

About 50 dogs attended.

Amy Goodman spoke before an estimated audience of 250 people at Working Food Community Center Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. The event was held to celebrate the Civic Media Center’s 25th Anniversary.

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Civic Media Center celebrates 25th anniversary with journalist Amy Goodman

By Kat Antunes | Oct. 21, 2018

Goodman did not charge a speaker’s fee.

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Woman charged with DUI manslaughter year after crash

By Paige Fry | Oct. 21, 2018

A 23-year-old died in the crash

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The Alligator's endorsements for U.S., State and Local candidates

Oct. 21, 2018

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify an endorsement.

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