At its meeting Tuesday, the Alachua County Commission moved to draft a ballot measure about single-member districts in the county.

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Hovering above the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit serves as a set of “eyes in the sky” — a silent guardian aiming to keep the community safe from a distance.

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This election will determine Rep. Chuck Clemons’ (R-22) replacement after his eight-year run in the Florida House of Representatives.

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UPDATE: “There seems to be a major misunderstanding on the city’s part,” said UF Associate Vice President for Communications Steve Orlando. “The University of Florida has made no announcements and believed that our good faith talks were ongoing.”

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The Gainesville Regional Transit System receives close to 50% of its funding from the university. However, a new proposal beginning July 1 would allow UF to make pay a total of $6.8 million, a decreased contribution of over 50%.

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I’m reporting live from today’s Alachua County Commission meeting for The Alligator. The commission plans to discuss appointments to several committees and approve a grant from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Follow along for updates.

Better pedestrian planning means safer students

Read this opinion from Amaya Borroto below:

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It isn’t just what you learn: The value of experience for STEM

Read this opinion from Ronin Lupien below:

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On April 5, staff members of Children’s Trust worked together to place the shining pinwheels in the grass along the sidewalk to raise awareness for child abuse to kick off Child Abuse Prevention month.

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North Central Florida counties are at risk of losing over $1 million of federal funding for homeless service providers if a replacement lead agency is not appointed by June.

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The caterpillars spotted across UF's campus are known as tussock moth caterpillars. They’re native to North America and typically emerge in North central Florida during the spring.

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The Florida Supreme Court approved Amendment 3 to appear on the November general election ballot April 1, an initiative that would authorize recreational marijuana for adults 21 years of age and over if approved by 60% of Florida voters.

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Today's front page: Approval of Florida recreational marijuana ballot initiative draws mixed opinions from state residents, Furry friends or dangerous foes? A look at the caterpillars swarming UF campus and Continuum of Care funding threatened

In the midst of downtown traffic and an afternoon sun, around 50 community members gathered together in Gainesville City Hall Plaza on East University Avenue April 6 to protest against Florida Supreme Court’s six-week abortion ban taking effect May 1.

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Former UF Chief Diversity Officer Marsha McGriff will join the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in July under a similar title to the one she was fired for in Florida.

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I’m reporting live from today’s Gainesville City Commission meeting for The Alligator. On the agenda are plans to discuss funding for new affordable housing projects, as well as several ordinances. Follow along for updates.