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GPD arrested man for allegedly punching firefighter

A homeless man was arrested Monday morning for the alleged battery of a firefighter.

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Credit-card skimmer in 2017 at a Texaco gas pump on NE Waldo Rd, as part of "Operation Clean Sweep"

UF researchers develop ‘Skim Reaper’, public use to come

UF researchers have developed an anti-theft device called the “Skim Reaper” to reduce incidents of stolen credit card information.

GPD: Man, woman charged with credit card fraud

Gainesville Police arrested a man and a woman accused of spending $1,021.18 on a stolen credit card in fewer than two hours Friday.

UF researcher’s project to help blind, visually impaired

When Solomon O’Leary lost his vision four years ago, he never thought he’d run errands alone.

An Eastside High School alumnus is suing Florida to change its environmental practices

A 2016 graduate of Eastside High School and seven others between the ages 10 and 20 are suing the state of Florida for promoting the use of fossil fuels that lead to climate change.

GPD: 10 shots fired in apartment complex, no fatalities

Gainesville Police are investigating an attempted homicide between a boyfriend and girlfriend that took place on Sunday.

Sustainable UF encourages students to ride bikes

Christine Infantolino rides her bike to campus from her Oxford Manor apartment every day, totaling up to at least 30 miles a week.

As Florida’s offense cools, India heats up with No. 8 Vanderbilt coming to town

It wasn’t long ago that Florida’s offense was smacking hits and spitting homers at the same rate you’d see in a video game. It wasn’t long ago that five Gators were hitting over .300. It wasn’t long ago that UF’s entire offense was feared as a national menace.

Make sure you know what can actually be recycled

From as early as elementary school, we were correctly taught to minimize our negative impact on the environment. We were also told recycling is a fundamental way to do so. Somewhere along the line, however, in the hopes of teaching as many people as possible to recycle, its original purpose was lost.

Board of Trustees to vote on $50 million baseball stadium

The UF Board of Trustees will vote on continuing with designs of a $250 million central energy plan and construction of a $50 million baseball stadium today.

Here’s what will replace Leonardo’s

Clay Martin has been coming to Leo’s once a month since his first semester in college, Fall 2015, for his “sweet and sour” Greek slice. Topped with feta cheese, banana peppers and olives, the Greek has been Martin’s favorite slice since the beginning.

Wawa could open three locations in Gainesville soon

Gainesville Publix locations will face a rival to their signature sub when three planned Wawa stores bring their hoagies to Gainesville.

RTS is cutting back its bus service this month

Update 11 a.m. Monday:

Singer shines, offense rolls in Gators' win over Rhode Island

Brady Singer put on a show.

RedCoach incident raises questions on bus companies' protocols

As Halle Berliant watched her bus creep farther away from the Tampa airport on her phone’s map, the knot in her stomach tightened.

An unexpected leader

Rupert Heard used to sleep with a knife by his side.

Meet The Savants of Soul, Destination Okeechobee winners and the festival’s newest performers

After High Dive’s epic Battle of the Bands, The Savants of Soul emerged as fan favorite and earned their spot on the Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival lineup in one short week.

UF is still considering what will replace Leonardo’s Pizza by the Slice

UF officials are still debating the future of the corner of 13th Street and West University Avenue.

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