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accountability reporter @theobserver | @uf grad, @thealligator alum, former politics reporter @gainesvillesun | perfume fanatic, scorpio rising🌷🪲

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Nora O'Neill

3 months

I’m thrilled to share that today was my first day as accountability reporter at @theobserver ! I’m excited to get to work on stories that hold people in power accountable and to serve as a watchdog for the community on topics ranging from gov’t, business, education and more.

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Nora O'Neill

8 months

BREAKING: All four members of the Gov. DeSantis-appointed GRU Authority board have resigned over a lawsuit saying they aren’t qualified for their positions. @GainesvilleSun has been reporting on their ineligibility since the appointments were made.

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@scxrletblxze @ellomelissa It’s just unnecessary to request friends for a $3 purchase. Just cover it and maybe the coffee will be on them next time.

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I’m at Mountain Island Lake off Riverside Dr. in Charlotte where Duke Energy is moving rainwater from Lake Norman to Lake Wylie. Homes are completely flooded, and police on scene say water will get higher. An evacuation order is in place. @theobserver

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GRU shakeup: All members of governor-appointed GRU Authority board to resign

All four members of the governor-appointed GRU Authority board have submitted resignation letters over a lawsuit filed by a local citizen group.

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Nora O'Neill

2 years

in some exciting personal news… today is my first day @gainesvillesun as its new government and criminal justice reporter! 💛

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1 month

I’m in Wilkesboro covering Mark Robinson’s first campaign event since CNN released its bombshell report and much of his campaign staff quit. Story to come @theobserver

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3 months

Some personal news — today was my last day as the government and politics reporter for @GainesvilleSun and is actually my last Friday living in Florida. I am unbelievably grateful for the experience I had at The Sun.

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2 years

💌 Some Personal News™️!👀 So, in a not-so-shocking turn of events, I’ve decided to return to my favorite paper this month. I’m so excited to share that I’ll be back at @TheAlligator this fall as the enterprise editor!

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I’m in Asheville covering Gov. Tim Walz’s rally for @theobserver . Story to come!

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

My story is hyperlinked in a NYT article!! 🥰🤭

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4 years

Colleges have been a major source of outbreaks during the pandemic. With local news on the ropes, student journalists have provided essential reporting, despite some very real obstacles.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

I'm excited to announce that I'll be the editor of @TheFloridaAve for the summer! Please apply if you're interested in writing about the Gainesville entertainment scene. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. 🥰

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Interested in local art, culture and entertainment? Apply to write for the Avenue! Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on May 9. @TheAlligator

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10 months

Happy new year everyone! This month marks one full year since I started writing for @GainesvilleSun . After a nice two-week break, I’m back at it again! As always, my DMs and inbox are open for tips, etc. 💌🗞️

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1 year

Andrew is an absolutely phenomenal editor, boss, journalist and friend. I feel so honored I got to work with him for a year and could not have asked for a better mentor at my first reporting job out of college. He will be greatly missed by the Sun and by me!

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1 year

Some personal news: This is my last week as editor for The Gainesville Sun. I’ve cherish this role greatly and all those I’ve worked with along my 10-yr career but was given an opportunity too good to pass up that will allow me to better provide for my kids.

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2 years

So proud of the wonderful project from @TheAlligator this semester: Roe in Review. Here are some of the wonderful stories by my wonderful enterprise desk.

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2 years

Name a more iconic duo than me and @hmb_1013 reporting for the @GainesvilleSun this semester. I’ll wait. 💛 (Yes, this is a ~personal news~ tweet.)

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

As we finish the last paper of the summer at @TheAlligator I want to thank @unofficialchris , @alyssashantelle , @haphillips96 and @ellen_bausback for being the most fantastic (get it) editors. (1/2)

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1 year

Sharing page one with the queen @katie_delk today 😍

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9 months

At @UFJSchool and @UF today for the UF Climate Summit and a climate data workshop. Great to be in a room of reporters, scientists, etc etc etc who are passionate about climate coverage and accountability 🐊🐊 This is a year-in-review climate report by @FLClimateCenter !

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

Be sure to keep up with @thealligator for election updates all day. Right now I’m at the Reitz Union where voting just begiun. Tonight I’ll be in Clay County for Kat Cammack’s watch party.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

Today I accidently broke my second MacBook. Demolishing Apple products has honestly become a hobby for me. And yes, I am typing this on a shattered iPhone 7 that has no microphone and requires me to wear (my second pair of) AirPods to make a call.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

The first episode of the @FlaReview podcast is out now! Listen to the show for the news on all things Florida politics and public policy, hosted and produced by yours truly. The show is called Florida Politics, Reviewed. You can listen on Spotify, Google Podcasts and more.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

Read my first story of the semester! It’s all about the changing craft beer industry amid the pandemic.

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The Alligator

4 years

Hoping to crack open a cold one with the boys? You might not be able to for much longer as the local craft beer industry struggles to find its footing amid a changing world.

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Nora O'Neill

2 years

Be sure to keep up with @TheAlligator 's coverage of @SenSasse 's UF Forums. We'll be here with live updates all day.

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2 years

UPDATE: The first forum has wrapped up — Sasse fielded questions about his statements and voting record on LGBTQ+ issues, China and climate change.

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Nora O'Neill

8 months

All Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority board members have submitted resignation letters. Read the story 👀

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GRU shakeup: All members of governor-appointed GRU Authority board to resign

All four members of the governor-appointed GRU Authority board have submitted resignation letters over a lawsuit filed by a local citizen group.

www.gainesville.com

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Nora O'Neill

8 months

BREAKING: All four members of the Gov. DeSantis-appointed GRU Authority board have resigned over a lawsuit saying they aren’t qualified for their positions. @GainesvilleSun has been reporting on their ineligibility since the appointments were made.

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2 years

It’s primary election day! Remember to vote and follow @TheAlligator for coverage all day. Still undecided? @hmb_1013 ’s got you.

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Breaking down the ballot: Who Gainesville residents will see in primary races - The Independent...

Gainesville city commission, Alachua county commission and school board, and the FL House of Reps are just some of the positions available in the primary election.

www.alligator.org

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Nora O'Neill

1 year

I’m at city hall for the first meeting of the new Gainesville Regional Utilities authority board. All five of @GovRonDeSantis ’s appointees are set to be sworn in, though some may not qualify for the role according to the law.

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All are set to be sworn into office in about 25 mins. Follow @noroneill for updates!

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1 year

Gainesville comissioners cite gun violence as the primary reason they want to ban open containers of alcohol on city streets. A closer look at the issue shows they have no data that shows a connection between the two. My story in today’s @GainesvilleSun

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City officials say its drinking ordinance has led to an uptick of gun violence. Has it?

Though some commissioners cite gun violence as a reason to ban on open containers, the city and GPD have no data to support the connection.

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Nora O'Neill

2 months

Covering @KamalaHarris ’ rally in Charlotte today with @mcolleen1996 for @theobserver

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

Today would have been the start of @ufcjcsmi ! @herbertlowe , @alyssashantelle and I worked hard on it this last year and I’m sad we won’t get to go through with it. For all the young journalists out there who were excited to come, don’t stop telling stories!

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Bummed I won’t get to spend this week at @UFJSchool at @ufcjcsmi working with amazing young journalists. Here’s a throwback to last year’s magazine production team.

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Nora O'Neill

3 years

First @WUFTNews story 👀

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WUFT News

3 years

Despite a year in which COVID-19 limited business and activity, the Alachua County budget will increase by nearly $78 Million for the 2022 fiscal year.

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1 year

Wow I wonder which @GainesvilleSun reporter recommended Jennifer’s Body 👀🩸🖤

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Need a spooky or family-friendly Halloween movie to watch? Check out our staff picks

If you find in need of scrolling for a Halloween movie for the spooky holiday, The Gainesville Sun has you covered.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

When I say @TheFloridaAve supremacy this is what I mean

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4 years

#FearlessTaylorsVersion has officially dropped, and UF students have a lot to say about it. Read the latest from @vernocera . // @TheAlligator

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1 year

I spent the day riding along with the GRACE Marketplace street outreach team, a program that gives people living on the streets of Alachua County food & basic necessities, and eventually, permanent housing. It’s at risk of being cut entirely as Gainesville scales back its budget.

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The outreach teams brings vital care to people living on the street, but looming budget cuts leave the future of the program uncertain.

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1 year

@BenSasse present for commencement, engineering college graduation. Absent for @UFJSchool ceremony.

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1 year

'As you leave here today, be willing to take a chance on yourself. Be willing to get uncomfortable,' Ocala native Erin Jackson told the crowd.

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Nora O'Neill

6 months

Despite what has been reported, and despite the claims of Education First for Newberry, no decision on the elementary school charter conversion vote has been reversed. They are claiming a victory without any formal ruling from the FLDOE (1/2)

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

Listen to The Alligator Podcast where I talk all about @TheFloridaAve ’s new series meant to spotlight and amplify Black voices in Gainesville.

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The Alligator

4 years

Today on The Alligator Podcast: @TheFloridaAve editor @noroneill sits down with @GrahamMarshUF to discuss The Avenue’s new series, The Voices of Gainesville. Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud!

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Nora O'Neill

1 year

Alachua County residents, we’ll be updating here all day. @GainesvilleSun

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Live updates: Hurricane Idalia impact on Alachua County

This live blog will be updated periodically with the latest information to help keep Alachua County residents informed and prepared for the hurricane.

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Nora O'Neill

5 years

From punching bags to drum sets, here's how UF professors kick it outside of the classroom. Read the latest @TheFloridaAve story from your favorite @TheAlligator editors, @CassandraPerez0 and I.

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5 months

@raynefq @offbeatorbit yea and it’s @elizamclamb every time

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6 years

"Journalists make sense of a confusing world," says Professor Mike Foley. #CJCSMI18

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11 months

Charles S. Chestnut III, a longtime local civil rights leader, former Alachua County commissioner and the first Black person on the Alachua County School Board, died early on Monday, Dec. 4, at age 83.

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Charles S. Chestnut III, local civil rights leader and former politician, dead at 83

Charles Chestnut III died early on Monday, Dec. 4, at age 83 and is remembered for his work in Alachua County government and on civil rights issues.

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Nora O'Neill

1 year

The defeated-looking goats were lured into a pen with watermelon

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1 year

The goats have been seen wandering around campus for weeks, sometimes hopping on top of cars and buildings.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

Pick up a copy of @TheAlligator or hop onto to read this week’s special edition including a fantastic feature by @peytonmwhitt and two @TheFloridaAve stories!!

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The Alligator

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We don’t usually print on holidays, but we decided to take this opportunity to feature some local businesses in this special edition. The stories will be linked in the thread below, enjoy reading!

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1 year

Beautiful day for Pride in Gainesville 🌈

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“It is really denying the existence of transgender kids in particular, essentially the whole community, but really transgender kids,” Moore said. “Under the law, they don't exist. It's not real. And that's kind of where we are.”

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1 year

Here’s a look into some of the most contentious bills and how they will impact students, teachers for the upcoming school year.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

I learned so so much and I’m excited to use what I learned as I cover the business beat this fall! Also, shoutout to @_chloegreenberg who is going to be taking over as the Avenue editor. She and the rest of @TheFloridaAve team are going to kill it.

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Nora O'Neill

5 months

BREAKING: Six out of 10 @RonDeSantis Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority members have resigned in a year. Tonight a member resigned so he could be appointed the new GRU general manager after the board fired the existing one.

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'Ed Bielarski show': GRU board fires manager, appoints resigning member to interim position

City Commissioner Bryan Eastman wrote in an email to The Sun that fired GM Tony Cunningham is "one of the best professionals I've ever worked with..."

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Nora O'Neill

2 years

“Data shows that the trend of pedestrian and bicyclist traffic deaths have only increased over the past decade. In 2013, one pedestrian was killed by a vehicle in Gainesville. By 2022, that number reached 11.” by me

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The city of Gainesville announced Wednesday that it received $8 million from a federal grant to help redesign University Avenue around the UF campus.

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4 years

Episode #3 of the podcast is out now! We talk about Rep. Matt Gaetz, Bright Futures and more on this episode of “Florida Politics, Reviewed.” Give it a listen 👀 ( @FlaReview , @GrahamCenter )

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Documents obtained Wednesday show @RonDeSantis GRU Authority appointee — set to be sworn in tomorrow — was terminated from his job as Gainesville spokesperson after viewing and printing lewd adult content on a company-owned computer and printer.

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Docs: GRU Authority appointee resigned from city job after visiting adult website at work

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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Nora O'Neill

3 years

the feeling of euphoria after completing the @nytimes mini crossword using only across clues is unmatched

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Nora O'Neill

2 years

A crowd of around 60 people set up outside Florida State Prison Thursday evening, holding vigil in opposition to the looming execution inside of convicted murderer Donald Dillbeck. (with @hmb_1013 )

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'We hear the plea of those on death row for mercy.' Group holds vigil against execution.

“On this night filled with hatred, fear and revenge, we hear the plea of those on death row for mercy,” said the Rev. Philip Egitto."

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

Ave staff = best staff !!

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The Alligator

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"As my knowledge grew, my feelings of imposter syndrome slowly diminished. Now, after nearly a year of being at The Alligator, all the hiccups and memories were 100% worth it," wrote @TheFloridaAve digital editor @lvbotero_ in her goodbye column.

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Nora O'Neill

2 years

I’m sure I’ll have lots more to say about my time at @TheAlligator in the coming days, but for now you can read my goodbye column. And yes, that is @phoebe_bridgers in the photo.

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Don’t forget the best parts - The Independent Florida Alligator

GOODBYE COLUMN: I've spent five semesters at The Alligator, three of those as a desk editor. And recently, I've noticed a shift. Managing editors who used to seem terrifying are now my friends....

www.alligator.org

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Nora O'Neill

2 years

These are just some of the amazing stories @TheAlligator staff has written for this special edition. Please pick up a copy this week and visit our ~super special website~ to read our coverage.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

I got to speak to @JuddApatow for this one! Check out my latest on “The King of Staten Island.”

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The Avenue

4 years

Pete Davidson gives a child a tattoo, smokes a lot of weed and comes to terms with the death of his firefighter father as “The King of Staten Island" in director Judd Apatow’s newest comedy. Read all about it in @noroneill 's latest // @TheAlligator

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2 years

I’m so grateful I had the chance to meet and work with @ProfSpiker . Thanks to him and @UFJSchool for everything 🫶

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So proud of all of our student award winners... Incredibly talented journalists and just awesome people. @juliana_f616 @GoldfarbMacie @ajlotz8 @katie_delk @abbeyhasebroock @opheliejacobson @noroneill @_Lauren_Witte @petitus25 Details: @UFJouDept

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It is an important newspaper telling important stories and I feel lucky I got the opportunity to work here for the past year and a half. … And I am very excited about my next role in a new newsroom. ✨🗞️♥️

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3 years

My latest 👇

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WUFT News

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has been clashing with Gainesville and Alachua County officials over mask and vaccine mandates. Want to catch up on the city and county COVID-19 dispute? Click the link to read more:

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3 years

the harry potter kid to astrology girl pipeline

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3 months

Honored to have placed second in the FSNE community leadership category with @AACaplan for our coverage of the Gainesville Regional Utilities “takeover” and subsequent mistakes made by the governor’s office.

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2 years

peep the “staff writer” byline 😎

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Gainesville leaders approved their first major plan to cut the city budget and reduce its debt in response to concerns raised by Tallahassee lawmakers.

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Emails obtained by The Gainesville Sun reaffirm the notion that a Gainesville High School club — run by a school board member’s daughter — “hand selected” Black male student members, despite conflicting accounts from district officials.

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Emails reaffirm Gainesville High School club directly targeted Black male students

The Gainesville Sun obtained emails Wednesday that show Gainesville High School's Club G.A.I.N. targeted students based on race and gender.

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4 years

Caitlan Dickey, a 20-year-old UF public relations junior and registed Democrat, just cast her votes for Joe Biden and Adam Christensen. “I think the most important thing for me is [Biden’s] policies regarding healthcare,” she said.

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2 years

This semester I’ll be covering breaking news for @WUFTNews . Here’s my first.

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DeSantis cuts another round of checks for Florida’s first responders

Nearly 100,000 first responders in Florida including firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and law enforcement officers at the municipal and county levels will…

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2 years

“A series of pounding fists at Ben Sasse’s office door welcomed the new president to campus Monday as he began his tenure as president of the University of Florida.” From me & @hmb_1013 .

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More than 100 students, faculty protested outside Ben Sasse's office Monday as the new president officially took office.

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5 years

Tomorrow's @TheFloridaAve "classics" playlist will feature "Burnin' Up" and there's nothing River can do to stop us.

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“It is not classic rock. It does slap, but it is not classic rock.” - @riverhwells talking about the @jonasbrothers ’ music

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Over the past few months, dozens of current and former employees have been subpoenaed in an ongoing investigation into the sheriff's office, sources have told The Gainesville Sun.

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The suspension comes nearly a month after being reinstated by the sheriff following their legal battle.

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4 years

Happy Friday! I'll be tweeting about the 2021 Technology, Media, & Privacy Law Conference hosted by @BrechnerCenter and @UFLaw for a couple hours this morning. #TMPL2021

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3 years

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Tampa Bay Times

3 years

Out-of-state students with Florida grandparents to begin getting in-state tuition

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1 year

Breaking: The City of Gainesville lost its battle against the state Friday to fend off what’s been described as a takeover of Gainesville Regional Utilities.

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City loses lawsuit, judge rules state legislature's 'GRU takeover' can remain

“Obviously I would have preferred a different outcome, but I respect our judicial and legislative processes ...” Mayor Harvey Ward said.

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Nora O'Neill

5 years

Check out @TheFloridaAve 's first playlist of the semester. It's a real banger. // @TheAlligator

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The Avenue

5 years

From Blondie to Grimes, here are the Avenue Staff's all-time favorite songs. 🎶❤️

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5 years

Life is too short to act like you don’t unironically love Taylor Swift.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

Great story from everyone’s fav @lonaald !!

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The Alligator

4 years

“The Black Lives Matter movement was huge, but I didn’t feel like it represented my trans community,” she said. “I needed to make a point to be one of the trans people that spoke out to let them know, the Black community has trans people in it as well.”

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2 years

I want folks in Gainesville to know that we understand that it is our job to keep the lights on,” said Mayor Harvey Ward. “I can’t, with a straight face, go to any of our constituents and say I trust that everything’s going to keep working if this passes.”

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2 years

The bill would create a five-member GRU authority board with members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Nora O'Neill

1 year

While a new state law prohibits the use of a restroom that differs from a person’s assigned sex at birth, Alachua County public schools will have single-unit unisex bathrooms that students will be able to use without having to get explicit permission.

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1 year

One part of the guide states that schools must keep parents informed on their child’s potential status in the LGBTQ community.

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Nora O'Neill

3 years

Taylor Swift ft. Phoebe Bridgers will destroy me.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

UF Gator Lift, a transportation service, just dropped off a couple of people who walked into the building. There has been a steady stream of cars arriving at the Reitz Union and dropping voters off.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

Name a more iconic duo!!

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Valentina Botero

4 years

So excited to be returning to @TheFloridaAve as the digital editor🥳🐊 Can’t wait to work alongside @_chloegreenberg & the rest of the Avenue team ! 📰

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Nora O'Neill

5 years

#Breaking : There has been a fatal accident involving a car and motorcycle at the 4800 block of SE 34th St, according to @GainesvillePD . The southbound lane is closed and names are yet to be released. An investigation is ongoing. @TheAlligator .

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

Anthony Rue is a worker with Election Protection, a nonpartisan group that aims to protect everyone’s vote. He has visited nine polling stations this morning including the Reitz Union. Everything is running smoothly across the county, he said.

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Nora O'Neill

1 year

“The writing itself is Swiftian — sapphic and layered and annoyingly clever.”

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Nora O'Neill

1 year

Commissioner Charles Chestnut said he felt "bullied" by some of the conversations coming out of Newberry and that leaders weren't negotiating in good faith for their community. He said he was "pissed.”

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Alachua County Commission pulls plug on controversial Newberry slaughterhouse

The facility would have been the first taxpayer-funded slaughterhouse in the state and gathered both support and vehement opposition from residents.

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Nora O'Neill

3 months

My last story!

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Nora O'Neill

3 months

Next week the GRU Authority will vote on the contract of Ed Bielarski who fired the previous GM and resigned from the authority to be named the new one. The proposed contract would make him the highest-paid employee in Gainesville history.

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Nora O'Neill

1 month

I’m in Mint Hill, NC with @mcolleen1996 covering Trump’s visit for @theobserver . Follow along:

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Donald Trump talks tariffs, immigration at Charlotte-area warehouse, avoids Robinson story

”We will take in hundreds of millions of dollars,” Trump said about his tariff proposal.

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Nora O'Neill

2 years

I’m thrilled to be working with some extremely talented reporters on stories about the environment, health, race and equity and more. I’m also so honored to be working with the big three to end all other big threes @AlanHalaly , @makseminera and @_issadouglas .

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Nora O'Neill

5 years

This is my favorite @TheFloridaAve playlist yet. If you know me even a little my picks are obvious. Take a listen. 👀

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The Avenue

5 years

Looking for some tunes to listen to at the beach this week? Check out the Avenue staff's picks for spring break. // @thealligator . 🎶🌊☀️

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Nora O'Neill

2 years

i’ve covered gainesville for almost four years now with @thealligator , @wuftnews and more recently the sun. i’m thrilled to continue serving of the coolest southern towns as a (soon-to-be) @uf grad.

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Nora O'Neill

2 years

Reporting stars @hmb_1013 and @fernfigue spoke to the people directly impacted by the overturn of Roe and Florida’s own abortion laws.

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Nora O'Neill

4 years

I figured she should be surprised by your charm the hard way like the rest of us. Looking foward to reading her story exposing you as a big softy. :)

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Herbert Lowe

4 years

Just spent nearly an hour being subjected to ⁦ @Alyssa_Archard ⁩ in her quest to report a story for ⁦ @TheAlligator ⁩ ⁦ @TheFloridaAve ⁩. Why didn’t ⁦ @noroneill ⁩ warn her? Happy to learn of Alyssa’s #AwardWinning film. Check it out.

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Nora O'Neill

6 years

Not sure I can wait until friday for @UF decisions. I’m FREAKING OUT

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Nora O'Neill

7 months

A UF official penned a letter to the Gainesville mayor today, asking for RTS data he says the city has not provided and accusing the city of making unnecessary threats. He said the city charges UF students $1.36 more per ride. The city is holding a special meeting on RTS @ 3pm.

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Nora O'Neill

5 years

Hi again to my four Twitter followers. I'm excited to share that this semester I will be working as the digital editor of @TheFloridaAve ! If you like local art, entertainment, culture and @TheAlligator you should consider applying to be a writer. We have exciting things planned.

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Spring staff applications for The Avenue now open

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Nora O'Neill

3 years

The Sept. 11 attacks happened 20 years ago, but Tina Billias remembers every detail. My latest for @WUFTNews .

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Nora O'Neill

1 year

It was discovered through a records request by @GainesvilleSun that Andrew brought a Bible into a cabinet meeting a week earlier with a dozen of officials present, likened himself to the biblical character Joshua and accused employees of backstabbing him.

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1 year

The names of recent resignations and a key demotion raise questions over the superintendent retaliating and forcing others out by ostracizing them.

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Nora O'Neill

6 months

BREAKING: Gov. DeSantis has appointed five members to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority including Ed Bielarski, the former GRU general manager who was fired in 2022.

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Nora O'Neill

6 years

"The truth really does just come forward… you don't have to push it out, it will find its way to the top." -Myra Monroe Carr on covering controversial topics #CJCSMI18

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Nora O'Neill

6 years

“You can do things, you can succeed, you can make a difference, you are not too young," says Ernest Hooper @hoop4you #CJCSMI18

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