Hunter Williamson

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Mayor delivers State of the City Address

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 20, 2016

This year’s State of the City Address focused on one point: make Gainesville citizen-focused.

Hundreds of people showed their support for Martin Luther King Jr. and the equality for which he stood by walking east down University Avenue on Jan. 18, 2016. Some held signs for other causes they supported, such as stricter gun laws or mayoral candidates in Gainesville, while others walked with friends from church and sang impromptu, uplifting songs along the way.

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Hundreds march for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 18, 2016

Jamal Ransom said he’ll never forget leading a march for the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day.

NEWS | SFC

Santa Fe Police Department teaches how to react in active shooter scenario

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 18, 2016

While it might be unpleasant to imagine being in the middle of an active shooter situation, knowing how to react is important if the scenario ever presents itself.

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Committee discusses board to oversee GRU

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 14, 2016

Gainesville’s Regional Utilities Committee discussed Thursday a bill in the Florida Legislature and a city charter amendment, both of which could create separate but nearly identical boards with authority over GRU.

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Candidates endorsed by Human Rights Council

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 14, 2016

The Human Rights Council of North Central Florida endorsed 2016 mayoral candidate Lauren Poe and District 4 Commission candidate Adrian Hayes-Santos on Thursday.

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Community discusses gun violence

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 13, 2016

Local community members came together Wednesday night at a forum to discuss gun violence and bills aiming to change state gun laws.

NEWS | SFC

SFC Senate approves $2000 request

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 13, 2016

The Santa Fe College Student Senate debated Wednesday evening whether to approve a nearly $2,000 overflow request from the Global Society club.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida bills could waive some fees and tuition

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 12, 2016

Florida’s 2016 legislative session started Tuesday, bringing in hundreds of bills – two of which could waive fees and tuition for graduate assistants at state universities.

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UF Democrats react to State of Union

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 12, 2016

Members of UF College Democrats gathered at Pugh Hall on Tuesday night to hear President Barack Obama deliver his final State of the Union address.

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Adrian Hayes-Santos holds fundraiser

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 12, 2016

A few dozen Gainesville residents attended District 4 Commission Candidate Adrian Hayes-Santos’ first fundraiser of 2016 at his friend’s house Tuesday night.