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Date Received:5/23/2024 10:12:25 AM
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GNV News Wrap for Thursday, May 23

Topics covered in today's edition:

  • Alachua County, Gainesville leaders recognize National Bike Week
  • GRU Authority appointee resigned from city job after visiting adult website at work
  • Gainesville Police officer hurt after man fleeing officers crashes into patrol vehicle 
  • Man says he revived teen cyclist after a crash
  • Governor DeSantis appoints new members to Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority
  • School board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims
  • 24 students earn Citizen of the Year honors
  • UF grad's coming-of-age short film to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
  • UF holds first Animal Forensic Investigations Conference
  • National Weather Service (NWS) debuts Heat Risk mapper
  • 2024 hurricane season forecasts all point to a busy season
  • State begins repealing renewable energy goals
  • Florida's six-week abortion ban has an exception for rape, but 'rape' is not defined in Florida law
  • Florida Sen. Rick Scott joins race to succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP leader
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Alachua County, Gainesville leaders recognize National Bike Week - WCJB

They set up a pit stop this morning on the Sixth Street Trail in Gainesville.

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Docs: GRU Authority appointee resigned from city job after visiting adult website at work - The Gainesville Sun

Robert "Chip" Skinner said he doesn't "feel that this has any bearing whatsoever on the work that I would be doing on the board."

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Gainesville Police officer hurt after man fleeing officers crashes into patrol vehicle - WCJB

An officer was released from the hospital after Gainesville Police Department officials say a suspect fleeing a traffic stop crashed into an officer's vehicle

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'I thought she was dead': Man says he revived teen cyclist after a crash - WCJB

A teen girl is recovering in the hospital after a bicycle accident in Gainesville and one man says he helped save her.

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Governor DeSantis appoints new members to Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority - WCJB

Brian Crawford, Wesley Maul, and Staci Sims have been named to the board.

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School board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims - Mainstreet Daily News

Conversion opponents ask board to take a stand.

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24 students earn Citizen of the Year honors - Mainstreet Daily News

Winners based on academic achievement, community involvement.

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'Dirty Towel': UF grad's coming-of-age short film to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival - The Gainesville Sun

The roughly 12-minute film centers around a teenage girl who struggles with shame and guilt after having sex for the first time.

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A voice for the voiceless: UF holds first Animal Forensic Investigations Conference - WUFT

Through due diligence and unwavering observation, forensic investigators play a crucial role in finding justice for victims and holding perpetrators accountable.

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Around Florida

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NWS debuts Heat Risk mapper - WUFT

The National Weather Service is launching a new heat risk forecast to help people prepare for long or extreme heat events.

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2024 hurricane season: Forecasts all point to a busy season with La Nin~a and warm ocean temps- The Gainesville Sun

There are signs that the Bermuda High may be in a different position this year, meaning more storms could reach the U.S.

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"No longer necesssary": State begins repealing renewable energy goals

Carrying out a controversial law signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials have started moving to repeal state renewable-energy goals.

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'Rape' not defined in Florida law. How will doctors know if they can perform an abortion? - The Gainesville Sun

Legal experts say Florida's Heartbeat Protection Act isn't clear, especially the 15-week exception for people who are victims of rape.

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Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close Trump ally, joins race to succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP leader - 352 Today

Sen. Rick Scott is up for reelection this year, facing a challenge from former Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.


Florida Sen. Rick Scott said Wednesday that he will run for Senate Republican leader when Mitch McConnell steps down from the post, becoming the third Republican in the race.

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