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Vegetarians have lower chance of early death, study says
By Alanna Massey | June 5, 2013Everyone knows eating green can make you lean, but a study shows it lead to a longer life, too.
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Gainesville’s makin’ the doughnuts — Friday, for free
By Gabriela Suarez | June 5, 2013Gainesville residents will be glazed with excitement Friday as local shops join bakeries around the country in handing out doughnuts to celebrate the 75-year-old tradition of National Doughnut Day.
Sports
Florida declines after losing experienced players to MLB
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | June 5, 2013The season started well.
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Prescription drug sharing on the rise
By Stephanie Baguidy | June 5, 2013Although roughly seven out of every 10 college students polled recently said sharing prescription drugs was common, a UF counselor said the amount of UF students doing so is low.
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Center to award activist
By Emily Buchanan | June 5, 2013A Floridian who worked to preserve the state’s natural resources — including the Everglades — has been named the Bob Graham Center’s first Citizen of the Year.
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UF team creates tiny, storm-testing airplanes and subs
By Claire Fuller | June 5, 2013UF researchers have created tiny, unmanned airplanes and submarines that can travel inside hurricanes and collect data in real time.
Opinion
Locavore, locashmore: The trend is trivial
June 5, 2013Every Wednesday at the Union Street Farmers Market in Gainesville you can find a wide array of locally produced food including organic produce and vegan-friendly food carts.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels 6/6/13
June 5, 2013Rain, rain, go away. But a tropical storm won’t stop us from doing what we love best... Darts & Laurels
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Distracting backseat drivers can be dangerous, survey says
By Trixie Richter | June 5, 2013One single distraction inside a car can be more hazardous to drivers than obstacles on the road: backseat drivers.
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Electronic dance jams take over talk radio
By Alexa Volland | June 5, 2013Local conservative talk show WBXY 99.5 is now an electronic dance party.
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Coastal burger joint BurgerFi to open in Butler Plaza
By Jeanna Arroyo | June 5, 2013Gainesville residents can look forward to a new place to chow down in Butler Plaza.
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City officials consider a petition allowing more chickens
By Hanna Marcus | June 5, 2013When Becca Huy sat down with her significant other to discuss their future, she made sure she mentioned that she expected to hear the pitter-patter of little feet.
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Tropical Storm Andrea predicted to pass near Gainesville today
By Matt Riva | June 5, 2013Brace for impact.
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Green markets offer alternative to grocery store shopping
By Melissa Kahan | June 5, 2013The Florida-favorite grocery store Publix has three locations within walking distance of each other on Archer Road.
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Alice In Chains enters new turf with most recent album release
By Brooke Perry | June 5, 2013Summer has always been a popular season for the deliverance of fresh songs and albums, but one band’s new release is standing out in the rock genre.
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High Dive hosts burlesque show
By Meghan Pryce | June 5, 2013Garrett Bunton, dressed in a dark robe only long enough to cover his green plaid boxers, held a long cane while stripping to the song “Magic Stick” by 50 Cent.
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Art, Craft & Lifestyle show replaces usual vendors in the Oaks Mall
By Minhkieu Ly | June 5, 2013The Oaks Mall was home to the Art, Craft & Lifestyle Show from May 30 to June 2.
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Driving too fast, too furious leads to speedy 3 a.m. arrest
By Kelcee Griffis | June 5, 2013A Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday after he drove about 30 mph over the speed limit and told officers his behavior was inspired by watching “The Fast & the Furious.”
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Arrested Audience: the show we still can’t let go of watching
By Ian Rowe | June 5, 2013For the past several months now, my Facebook newsfeed has been clogged with the laments of “The Walking Dead” and “Game of Thrones” fans who complain mostly about the same thing: the injustice of the fact the season finales of their beloved shows end with cliff hangers.
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Much Ado About Portraits draws crowd at the Harn
By Kathryn Williams | June 5, 2013Frame-filled white walls bring children still holding their mother’s hands, as well as university-age young adults.
