To no one’s surprise, Democrats called this week for reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine in the wake of the Tucson massacre.
Gainesville Commissioners gave Gainesville Regional Airport the ability to add solar panels, gas stations and other additions that will help the airport fund itself.
When Erving Walker missed a potentially game-changing free throw in the closing moments of Saturday’s game, he likely took it harder than anybody.
Gators fans, expect to be happy by the end of the night.
When Florida and Kentucky square off in the O’Connell Center tonight at 7, the Gators will be up against more than just the No. 19 team in the nation.
It used to be every gymnast for herself. Now, they give it all for the team.
The Gators hosted their last tune-up for the 2011 season on Wednesday as they squared off against the U.S. Junior National Team at Linder Stadium.
If you’re looking to revamp your home decor and your attitude, the resolution could be simple: Liven up your living space.
Heads up, New Year’s resolution makers: It’s about three weeks into 2011. Have you kept your self-made promise? We’re betting about half of you have already cracked — especially those who resolved to hit the gym and eat healthier. It’s no easy feat. But sometimes, the resolution to all your healthy lifestyle woes is simple: balance.
In the dimly lit, multicolored side room of Leonardo’s 706, City Commission candidate Ozzy Angulo prepared for his campaign’s kickoff.
You may spot them riding down Southwest 13th Street on their way to Krispy Kreme, or perhaps going through the drive-thru at McDonald’s — balanced, poised and beaming with enthusiasm and talent.
In keeping with its partnership, Grooveshark will assist the Pledge 5 Foundation in their upcoming poker charity drive to benefit St. Francis House.
AT&T used to be my cell phone service provider — the key phrase there being “used to.” Dropped calls, poor phones and customer service staffed by incompetent gorillas are just some of the infamous issues the service provider is known for. Yet, people still cling to the carrier like submissive gimps — all thanks to the iPhone. If given the choice, a significant portion of AT&T’s customers would jump ship should the iPhone be released on a better service, say, for example, Verizon Wireless.
Local brewery owner Luke Kemper has a lot bottled up — one thing being patience. That’s what it’s taken the owner of Swamp Head Brewery, 3140 SW 42nd Way, to start growing his 1-year-old business.
Anyone on a budget can appreciate a good deal.
For Gainesville rock quartet The Boswellians, the show must go on — even when it gets canceled.
The holiday season has descended into its dark, twilight hours. The hot-ticket items have gone back to sleep in storage, and bottom-bin sales fill stores with the unwanted dregs of the free market. Last year in the technology industry, no items reigned more supreme than the Microsoft Kinect.
For the latest frills, flair and everything fashion, check out what our lens caught this week.
Over the past couple of years, hot button issues such as immigration and health care reform coupled with a harsh economic climate led to a caustic political environment unseen since the Vietnam War. This dialogue finally received scrutiny due to the tragedy in Tucson, even though the incident seems to be an isolated event rather than a result of deep political rhetoric. It is still worth asking: Will anything change or will it be business as usual for this Congress?
As the day draws closer to the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, a lot of words will be thrown around. Some, such as “crazy,” “insensitive” and “irrational,” will cast broad strokes on vast groups of people. Others, such as “religious fanatic,” “Nazi,” and “baby-killer” will raise both eyebrows and ugly sentiment.
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