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Officers to help with Black Friday crowd control
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Black Friday boasts lots of sales, but with them come some pushing and shoving. In anticipation of door-busting sales in the city, officers from the Gainesville Police Department will be on hand to monitor crowds. “What we do is have officers who have signed up to monitor several of your major department stores — Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target,” said Cpl. Joe Britte, spokesman for the department.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds rally in Gainesville in 'Hands Off' protest against Trump, Musk
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Hundreds turn out to the square in downtown Gainesville Saturday, April 5, 2025, to take part in the "Hands Off " protest of the Trump administration. The protest was part of a national mass activation day against the administration.

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