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Two accused of planning pistol whipping robbery

A man and a woman were taken into custody Thursday in relation to a drug-related robbery where a man was pistol whipped.

TV "Guide": A look at upcoming comedies in spring 2012

A new semester is upon us, and that means a new season of television shows are here to distract us from said semester. A lot of airtime opened up for this spring, and nine new comedies have been approved. With all your favorite shows still on, there may be only time to give one or two new shows a try, so I've spent countless hours analyzing all the new shows, sitting through the funny moments and the painfully not-funny moments. I have compiled a guide of what to watch and what to pass over without a second thought.

Alcohol laws change in Gainesville

Tijuana Flats to open new location

The national Tex-Mex chain Tijuana Flats will be opening its second Gainesville eatery in early 2012. The new restaurant will be located in Butler Plaza on Archer Road.

10-year-old bicyclist taken to hospital after being hit by a car

A 10-year-old boy was taken to Shands at UF Wednesday afternoon after being hit by a car while riding his bike.

Organization plans to build comfort home for veterans

Next fall, veterans receiving medical treatment in Gainesville will have a free place to stay.

Best restaurants for the Homecoming weekend

This weekend the Gators will face off against Vanderbilt for the annual Homecoming football game and a chance for a homefield victory. One of the most exciting aspects of Homecoming weekend is the return of alumni who eagerly roam University Avenue reliving the unique thrill of a Gator football gameday.

UF employee in serious condition after scooter crash

A UF employee was in serious condition at Shands at UF on Wednesday after she was in an accident while driving her motor scooter Tuesday afternoon.

Man crashed PT Cruiser into side of Archer Road Walmart

A man entered the Walmart on Southwest Archer Road Tuesday morning, but he didn't use the front door.

Artist makes his way with popular drawings, friendly smile

Jonathan Palmer-Gilley's dream job is to one day be a dishwasher at Balls Bar.

Getting to know what the at-large 1 candidates stand for

Editor's Note: Focus has been on the at-large 1 race because the voting districts include UF. While the Alligator is not owned by UF, UF students consist of the majority of its readers.

Bo Diddley's son arrested during Occupy Gainesville demonstration

Ellas Anthony McDaniel, the 56-year-old son of rhythm and blues singer Bo Diddley, was arrested for trespassing in the downtown plaza named for his father.

UPD service technician joins campaign for commission seat

Dejeon Cain has heard about the 2 a.m. drunk rush.

Local drivers are asking for catastrophe

You guys suck.

Work on Archer Road to start Monday

Drivers going to fill up on gas or grab a late-night snack at the McDonald's on Archer Road should expect lane closures starting next week.

Pink pumpkins to raise breast cancer awareness

Pumpkins aren't naturally pink, but come Saturday, Oct. 15, about 300 pumpkins will be.

Gainesville's hubs for fashion-forward gameday duds

From figuring out where to buy the perfect Gator-chomping dress to deciding on a bow to finalize your outfit, finding the perfect gameday attire can sometimes prove challenging. Luckily, there are many gameday boutiques around the city that make it easy for trendy Gators to find that ideal look.

Cold Stone serves up free wishes

Cold Stone Creamery is making wishes come true with the 10th Annual World's Largest Ice Cream Social on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Atlanta-based eatery to open in early November

A new burrito joint is looking to expand south of the border - the state border, that is.

Missoni for Target

Only a few items from the Missoni for Target remain at the 3970 SW Archer Rd. location.