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METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF student arrested months after allegedly raping woman in dorm

By Samia Lagmis | Jan. 7, 2020

He admitted to the rape two weeks after it happened

A group of passengers wearing heavy jackets and long pants board a Regional Transit System bus on Newell Drive on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. At the time, the temperature was already in the mid-50s and predicted to drop later that night.

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Local shelters house homeless through city’s cold weather night program

By Stephany Matat | Jan. 7, 2020

The program started at least 10 years ago

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF employee accused of domestic battery

By Samia Lagmis | Jan. 6, 2020

She's accused of striking the victim on his temple

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville woman accused of trying to arrange a murder

By Samia Lagmis | Jan. 6, 2020

Police say she previously tried to carry out the murder

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville woman arrested months after connection to shooting and robbery

By Samia Lagmis | Jan. 5, 2020

The incident took place in June

METRO | POLITICS

Executive order combats anti-Semitism on college campuses

By Chasity Maynard | Jan. 5, 2020

Some schools could lose federal funding

Law enforcement officers interview witnesses in front of Oaks Mall Thursday night after reports of a robbery in front of Pearle Vision, an eye care store located inside the mall.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Authorities respond to reports of robbery at Oaks Mall

By Alex DeLuca | Jan. 2, 2020

The robbery was unarmed and nobody was injured.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., announces the passage of the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, against President Donald Trump by the House of Representatives at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (House Television via AP)

METRO | POLITICS

President Donald Trump impeached by US House, 3rd in history

By The Associated Press | Dec. 18, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Southbound lanes on I-75 closed due to fatal crash

By River Wells | Dec. 16, 2019

Troopers arrived in six minutes.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police: Man attempted to steal a dog

By Lina Ruiz | Dec. 11, 2019

UF Public Safety sent an email alerting the public of the incident

METRO | POLITICS

15 students arrested at Eastside High School after series of fights at lunch

By River Wells | Dec. 10, 2019

No students or deputies were harmed

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

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho announces he will not seek reelection

By Lina Ruiz | Dec. 10, 2019

He has represented District 3 since 2013

Koa, a 5-year-old Solomon Island eclectus parrot.

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‘More than a bird’: Lake City woman asks public for help to find emotional support parrot

By Alex DeLuca | Dec. 3, 2019

As the clock strikes 6 p.m., Betty Jenner almost expects to hear the familiar rattling of the cage of her emotional support parrot, Koa, or the piercing sound of him squawking “Ma!” from across the room.

METRO | POLITICS

Republicans back Yoho despite unknown candidacy

By Lina Ruiz | Dec. 1, 2019

A recent poll shows that Republican voters favor Congressman Ted Yoho despite his pledge to serve for only eight years.

Jovanna Liuzzo, an 18-year-old UF political science freshman, Gaven Simon, a 19-year-old UF sustainability senior, and Kathryn Kuchman, a 19-year-old UF psychology sophomore, sing along to protest songs during the rally against Nestlé Friday in High Springs. The three students attended as members of the activist organization Climate Action Gators.

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Climate Action Gator to host Youth Climate Strike Friday

By Zachary Huber | Dec. 1, 2019

Students will demand UF administration and Gainesville City Hall to change their climate policies Friday.

METRO | POLITICS

We can’t let politics break us apart

Nov. 24, 2019

We live in a society where politics is the root of deep tension and disdain. While it is important to have individual political beliefs, we can’t let them ruin us.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

UF students create #SaveStrawsMidtown to protest straw policy

By Priya Dames | Nov. 24, 2019

While the Gainesville City Commission waits until Jan. 1 to start a plastic straw ban, six UF students decided to take matters into their own hands with a petition. They want a plastic straw policy in Midtown.

Mika Lee, 6, holds participates in the climate protest Sept. 20 at City Hall.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

City Commission discusses climate emergency, passes resolution supporting Green New Deal

By Lina Ruiz | Nov. 24, 2019

Gainesville city commissioners unanimously passed two motions Thursday relating to climate change.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Woman said she shot ex-boyfriend out of self defense, police say

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 22, 2019

The incident is still under investigation

METRO | POLITICS

Darts and Laurels: Nov. 22

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 21, 2019

A loud noise wakes you up from your midnight nap. It’s finally the end of the semester and you’re looking forward to winter break but definitely not exams. You haven’t been sleeping much, but the tables at Library West always serve as a nice substitute for a bed.