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Amendments 3 won with 62% of the vote, while Amendment 1 and 2 lost with 59% and 42% of voters against the measures, respectively. Each amendment required at least 60% voter approval to pass.
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Uthmeier, first appointed attorney general by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2025, will continue to serve as Florida’s attorney general until 2030.
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Republican incumbent Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon and independent candidate Neil Gillespie in Florida’s senate race Tuesday. She’ll serve the remainder of former Sen. Marco Rubio's term, which ends January 2029.
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Republican Byron Donalds beats out Democrat David Jolly for governor by just over one percentage point.
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Rain soaked the earth as Baker Interfaith Friends, a local immigrant rights advocacy group, gathered Sunday to honor people who have died from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement violence and detention.
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✍️: Julia Miller
📷: Mily Moran
Alachua County residents will head to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 midterms. Here’s what to know.
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Election day is less than a week away, so where do each of the candidates for Florida Governor stand on the biggest issues.
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An Oct. 5 sexual battery and burglary at Redpoint Gainesville Apartments raised safety concerns among residents, prompting increased police patrols around the complex and nearby apartments.
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As the temperature begins to drop in Gainesville, Trader Joe’s fall lineup offers the tastes of the season. Shoppers can enjoy everything from limited-edition pumpkin Belgian waffles to a sweet and salty snack mix.
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When a Gainesville dog gets sick on a Sunday evening, its owner can drive to UrgentVet on Clark Butler Boulevard, one of the few clinics in town that advertises evening, weekend and holiday hours.
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A UF job listing was shared that counters Gov. Ron DeSantis’ temporary hold on H-1B visa hires at Florida’s 12 public universities. This hold bars foreign worker sponsorships in higher education.
🖊️: Lilyanna Collado
📷: Mily Moran
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Lee Elder will never forget when a friend asked him to be one of her pallbearers. At 16 years old, he carried her casket.
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Since 2002, Fest has cultivated an environment for punks around the world. The event serves as an opportunity for more than just music, and also includes a variety of vendors.
🖊️: Brandy Sumner
📷: Michael Angee
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University of Florida student was killed after being hit by a car Saturday night. The police are still investigating the situation.
🖊️: Grace Larson
📷: Tessa Davidson
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