'A punch to the gut': Officials react to killing of George Floyd, Gainesville protests - Gainesville Times

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'A punch to the gut': Officials react to killing of George Floyd, Gainesville protests

People take to downtown Gainesville Sunday, May 31, 2020, on the second night of protests in Gainesville that blocked traffic and resulted in vandalism on the square. - photo by Scott Rogers

06012020 PROTEST 10.jpg — People take to downtown Gainesville Sunday, May 31, 2020, on the second night of protests in Gainesville that blocked traffic and resulted in vandalism on the square. - photo by Scott Rogers

Gainesville officials said Monday that they supported peaceful protests and were open to conversations with community members about their concerns.