GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – The fences are up, but that didn’t stop a group from gathering Wednesday evening at the University of Florida to protest the demolition of some on-campus housing.
Students and former residents are trying to convince leaders from tearing down Maguire Village and University Village South, which closed in 2023.
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The group also plans to speak at Friday’s board of trustees meeting.
UF officials say demolition is scheduled to start in phases in June.
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