GNV News Wrap for Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Topics covered in today's edition:

Local Latinos facing loss of representation in city government
GPD investigating fatal shooting Sunday at east Gainesville apartment complex
8 dead, at least 40 injured as farmworkers' bus overturns west of Ocala
Alachua County to change investment policy
Alachua County Commission continues process to put at-large elections on the ballot
Alachua County commissioners approve adding tax renewal proposal to November ballot
UF Health scientists make breakthrough in possible cancer treatment
Alachua County seniors mark Older Americans Month
'Kids Adventuring League' cultivates community, nurtures vital skills through Dungeons and Dragons
Stolen items returned to Gainesville nonprofit after theft
New TV channels available in Gainesville area
Gainesville the 'queen' city for budding chess culture
Veterans for Peace to hold annual poetry, scholarship ceremony

Local Latinos facing loss of representation in city government - WUFT

Gainesville's Hispanic community laments the lack of representation as the only Latina in the local government prepares to step down.

GPD investigating fatal shooting Sunday at east Gainesville apartment complex - The Gainesville Sun

The Gainesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon at an east Gainesville apartment complex. The State Attorney's Office will make the decision on whether to file charges against a person of interest in the case.

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8 dead, at least 40 injured as farmworkers' bus overturns west of Ocala - WUFT

Authorities say the bus swerved off a road about 500 feet west of Southwest 148th Court. It crashed through a fence and ended up on its side in a field. The workers were being transported to Cannon Farms in Dunellon, which has been harvesting watermelons.

8 dead, dozens injured in Marion County farm worker bus crash, state road closed - WCJB

FHP troopers say a "migrant worker" bus crashed on SR 40 in Marion County, leaving many dead.

'Terrible day': Dunnellon City and Mexican government officials react to deadly crash - WCJB

City of Dunnellon and Mexican government officials are voicing their sorrow after eight migrants died in a bus crash.

Farmworkers Association raises money for Marion County bus crash victims - WCJB

The Farmworker Association of Florida is raising money for workers killed or injured in a bus crash in Marion County on Tuesday morning.

Alachua County to change investment policy, continues ballot initiative - Mainstreet Daily News

County will stop investing in corporations.

Alachua County Commission continues process to put at-large elections on the ballot - The Independent Florida Alligator

In its meeting Tuesday, The Alachua County Commission authorized the advertisement of a Charter Amendment to make county commission elections at-large unanimously.

Alachua County commissioners approve adding tax renewal proposal to November ballot - WCJB

School board officials say the One Mill Tax helps pay nearly 20% of the salaries for teachers in the district.

UF Health scientists make breakthrough in possible cancer treatment - The Gainesville Sun

Small clinical trials have shown the individually tailored mRNA vaccines can produce a very rapid immune system response.

Aging Matters: Alachua County seniors mark Older Americans Month - Mainstreet Daily News

Seniors get special recognition in May.

'Kids Adventuring League' cultivates community, nurtures vital skills through Dungeons and Dragons - WUFT

They were strangers before, but as player Mia Leonord said, they became friends "very, very quickly." During one recent weekly meetup, they shared KitKats and Pringles while fighting their way out of a dangerous catacomb.

Stolen items returned to Gainesville nonprofit after theft - WCJB

A hunting and conservation nonprofit received their items back after being stolen.

New TV channels available in Gainesville area - Mainstreet Daily News

Get After It Media opens five new channels.

Gainesville the 'queen' city for budding chess culture - WUFT

"Gainesville is a hotbed for chess," said Kevin Pryor, the tournament's coach and the vice president of the United States Chess Federation. Pryor estimates there to be around 200 players in the city.

Veterans for Peace to hold annual poetry, scholarship ceremony - Mainstreet Daily News

Event to take place on Saturday.

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