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 GNV News Wrap for Monday, May 28 |
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Topics covered in today's edition: - Public Works Week
- New officers were sworn into The Gainesville Police Department
- Historic Evergreen Cemetery hosts Memorial Day service
- Bielarski named chair of new Gov. DeSantis-appointed GRU Authority board
- Gainesville mayor comments on new GRU Authority members
- Alachua County Commissioners may purchase the ‘West End Golf Club’
- High Springs votes on charter changes, delays Bridlewood item
- Gainesville’s Thor brings joy through weekly runs
- Alachua County Commissioners may purchase the ‘West End Golf Club’
- Plantology food truck to leave Gainesville
- Community Foundation awards $195K in grants
- UF employee, students implicated in illegal plot to ship drugs, toxins to China
- Florida Museum opens a new insect exhibit
- UF study links fluoride levels with neurobehavioral problems in kids
- Auction of UF Gator memorabilia will give proceeds to Gainesville Fisher House
- Emergency rally in downtown Gainesville shuts off parts of Main Street
- 1 dead, 3 injured in Ginnie Springs shootings
- Small plane lands early in High Springs due to mechanical issues, no passengers are injured
- 2 candidates drop out of races for office in Alachua County
- Graduates celebrated at SE Gainesville church
- Methodist pastor in Gainesville to use doctorate degree to help others
- Distinguished Retired Educator Celebrates 100th Birthday In Gainesville
- A conversation with author Lauren Groff on Florida's nature, quirks and 'shadow chill' of book bans
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Phil Mann speaks with Kristin Chase on WCJB about Public Works Week and the importance of public works. |
| New officers were sworn into The Gainesville Police Department - WCJB |
The Gainesville Police Department will have some new faces on their patrol. |
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Historic Evergreen Cemetery hosts Memorial Day service - The Independent Florida Alligator |
In honor of fallen veterans, approximately 100 people gathered with handheld flags and paper fans at the Gainesville Historic Evergreen Cemetery for a Monday Memorial Day service. |
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Volunteers place flags on every Veteran's grave at Evergreen Cemetery - WCJB |
Saturday morning, more than 100 volunteers headed out to Evergreen Cemetery to place the flags on 1,100 graves. |
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| Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day - Mainstreet Daily News |
Over 100 community members attend event. |
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Bielarski named chair of new Gov. DeSantis-appointed GRU Authority board - The Gainesville Sun |
Each member took an oath of office Thursday swearing they are duly qualified to hold office. In March, the entire previous board was forced to resign. |
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| Gainesville Regional Utilities new authority takes oath of office - The Independent Florida Alligator |
All five directors were appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in accordance with 2023 House Bill 1645, which transferred GRU authority from the city commission to a governor-appointed board. |
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Gainesville mayor comments on new GRU Authority members - WCJB |
Five new GRU Authority Board Members were sworn in on Thursday, including former GRU General Manager Ed Beilarski. |
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| Gainesville City Commission approves second reading of GRU oversight referendum - The Independent Florida Alligator |
In its Thursday Special Meeting, the Gainesville City Commission approved the second reading of ordinance 2024-23 for a proposed Gainesville Regional Utilities oversight charter amendment. |
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Alachua County Commissioners may purchase the 'West End Golf Club' - WCJB |
The debate over the fate of the 'West End Golf Club' may be about to end. |
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| High Springs votes on charter changes, delays Bridlewood item - Mainstreet Daily News |
Series of charter amendments on ballot. |
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Hammer time: Gainesville's Thor brings joy through weekly runs - The Independent Florida Alligator |
Donning a winged helmet, a lightning-decorated fanny pack and a toy hammer, Eggleston embarks on a weekly run every Thursday — or as he calls it, “Thorsday.” |
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| Alachua County Commissioners may purchase the 'West End Golf Club' - WCJB |
The debate over the fate of the 'West End Golf Club' may be about to end. |
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Plantology food truck to leave Gainesville - WUFT |
The news about Plantology closing was announced Friday on its Instagram in an effort to give customers an opportunity to dine in one last time. |
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| Community Foundation awards $195K in grants - Mainstreet Daily News |
Ten recipients receive gifts on "Day of Impact." |
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Florida Museum opens a new insect exhibit - WCJB |
The "Incredible Insects Exhibit" features a rotating cast of researchers from more than a dozen labs during its run. |
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UF study links fluoride levels with neurobehavioral problems in kids - Mainstreet Daily News |
Findings published last week. |
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| Auction of UF Gator memorabilia will give proceeds to Gainesville Fisher House - WCJB |
The auction features five black UF football jerseys signed by Head Coach Billy Napier, antiques, and much more. |
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Emergency rally in downtown Gainesville shuts off parts of Main Street - The Independent Florida Alligator |
Over 100 people gathered for an emergency rally in downtown Gainesville following the bombing of Rafah by Israel Sunday night, shutting off parts of Main Street leading to Depot Park. |
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| Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office, FDLE investigating two shootings at Ginnie Springs - The Gainesville Sun |
The Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office on Monday would not confirm if either of the shootings were fatal, or if any arrests have been made. |
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1 dead, 3 injured in Ginnie Springs shootings - Mainstreet Daily News |
Numerous law enforcement agencies investigating. |
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| 'It's out of control': Residents concerned about Ginnie Springs reopening after 2 shootings - WCJB |
Ginnie Springs is open for business once again after two shootings over the weekend. |
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Plane makes emergency landing near Newberry - Mainstreet Daily News |
Mechanical issues led to rural landing at unmanned airport. |
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| Small plane lands early in High Springs due to mechanical issues, no passengers are injured - WCJB |
A small, single engine plane made an early landing at Oak Tree Landing Airport after facing unknown mechanical issues. |
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2 candidates drop out of races for office in Alachua County - WCJB |
Two candidates have dropped out of races for office in Alachua County. |
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Graduates celebrated at SE Gainesville church - The Gainesville Sun |
Gifts and words of encouragement were given to recent graduates during a Gainesville church service on Sunday. |
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| Methodist pastor in Gainesville to use doctorate degree to help others - The Gainesville Sun |
The Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell celebrated earning her Doctor of Ministry from Emory Candler School of Theology with family, friends on Saturday in G'ville |
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Distinguished retired educator celebrates 100th birthday in Gainesville - EMEA Tribune |
Powerful testimonies were shared to honor the impact Gladys Alexander has had in people's lives during a celebration held for her 100th birthday."I give God the glory," said Alexander during the celebration that took place Saturday at Greater Bethel AME Church. |
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| A conversation with author Lauren Groff on Florida's nature, quirks and 'shadow chill' of book bans - WLRN |
Lauren Groff, who has written several Florida-themed novels, appeared on The Florida Roundup to discuss opening an independent bookstore in Gainesville in response to Florida's book bans, and other topics. |
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