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GNV News Wrap for Thursday, Dec. 19

Note: After Friday, News Wrap will take a short break and see you back Thursday, Jan. 2. Happy holidays!


Topics covered in today's edition:

  • GPD arrests alleged arsonist responsible for Satchel’s Pizza fire
  • Gainesville offers free parking downtown on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
  • Alachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum 
  • Emails to Alachua County commissioners become more difficult to find online
  • Gainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on three new affordable housing units
  • Alachua County School District opts-out of statewide tax initiative
  • Former Alachua County School Board Member Kay Abbitt interview
  • School board reaches tentative settlement in defamation lawsuit
  • Post-House Bill 1069: How one UF student is fighting to keep books accessible
  • Florida deadline to request federal funds to feed over 2.1 million kids in summer set to expire
  • Committee launches search for 14th University of Florida President
  • Pirates’ Grill opens in Newberry Square
  • New artificial intelligence-driven emergency messaging system to alert Floridians of natural disasters faster, in any language
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GPD arrests alleged arsonist responsible for Satchel's Pizza fire - Mainstreet Daily News

Fire occurs on Sunday in van at restaurant.

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Gainesville man arrested for arson at Satchel's Pizza after delayed investigation - The Independent Florida Alligator

Several small fires were reportedly set in the Satchel's Pizza van Sunday. A shift transition delayed the assignment of an investigator to the case, which led to a lapse in communication.

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Arson suspect arrested after owner of Satchels spoke out on social media - WCJB

After the owner of Satchels Pizza took to social media to express frustration over the lack of progress in an arson case, the suspect has been arrested.

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Gainesville offers free parking downtown on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day - WCJB

An email from Gainesville City Manager Chief of Staff Cintya Ramos indicates free parking this year will be made available Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

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Alachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum - Mainstreet Daily News

County says lower court erred in two ways.

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Emails to Alachua County commissioners become more difficult to find online - WCJB

The county website published every email to each commissioner, which is public information but now readers must enter search terms and dates to find specific emails, even if they don't know what the terms are.

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Gainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on 3 new affordable housing units - WCJB

Three units on one lot possible because of city's new accessory dwelling unit ordinance.

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Gainesville Housing Authority, GHDMC break ground on 3 new affordable housing units - WCJB

The event took place at Northeast 25th Street to celebrate the new single-family homes.

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Alachua County School District opts-out of statewide initiative - WCJB

The Alachua County School Board is opting out of a state initiative, keeping more of its tax revenue in the process.

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Former Alachua County School Board Member Kay Abbitt speaks out after resignation - WCJB

Her resignation from the school board now leaves Governor Ron DeSantis with the task of filling her seat.

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School board reaches tentative settlement in defamation lawsuit - Mainstreet Daily News

Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.

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Post-House Bill 1069: How one UF student is fighting to keep books accessible - WUFT

Growing up, books were an important part of Aidan Edwards' life. They challenged him, helped him work through his personal struggles and enhanced his education, he said.

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Florida deadline to request federal funds to feed over 2.1 million kids in summer set to expire - WCJB

SUN Bucks would provide each eligible child with $120 in grocery assistance over the summer.

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Committee launches search for 14th University of Florida President - WCJB

Search Committee Chair Rahul Patel hopes to begin the first round of candidate interviews in March.

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Pirates' Grill opens in Newberry Square - Mainstreet Daily News

Dress up and go back to a time of swashbuckling adventure in every bite.

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Florida unveils new artificial intelligence-driven emergency messaging system - The Gainesville Sun

The BEACON system converts important safety information from text to voice and delivers it over the radio within minutes of being issued.

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New AI technology to alert Floridians of natural disasters faster, in any language - WUFT

BEACON's patented technology delivers vital safety alerts and emergency information from trusted, official government sources instantly to the public in their native language 24/7/365. A secure, unified platform for state and local Emergency Managers to keep citizens safe before, during and after a crisis.

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FDEM director announces new AI forecasting tool at the University of Florida - WCJB

The AI-powered "Beacon" app could become a game-changer during natural disasters in rural areas, as it is equipped with precise geo-targeting to alert residents before, during, and after emergencies.

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