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A tan suit never hurt anyone
By Zora Viel | Sep. 5, 2019On August 28, 2014, President Barack Obama shocked the world. While he talked about the state of Ukraine and the war against Isis, Twitter was going insane over his tan suit. People couldn’t stop complaining about such a minor thing. Presidents traditionally wear darker colors when dressing professionally, but on that day, President Obama decided to go with something lighter. Back then, it seemed like the public judged anything the president did. It was like he lived under a scrutinizing microscope. Now, it seems we no longer keep the president on our radar.
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Gainesville man arrested following four armed robberies in six days, police say
By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 5, 2019He told a Dollar General cashier on Aug. 24 “I got this big a-- gun, you need to put all the money in the bag,” according to an arrest report. It was a BB gun.
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In 2020, Democrats must remember down-ballot races
By Ben Lima | Sep. 5, 2019It goes without saying that the presidential election will be the main event of the 2020 campaign cycle. The White House is now home to a historically polarizing and unpopular president who is tearing away at the moral fabric and reputation of the country — and the Democrats must take it back. But we cannot forget the other fronts on which Democrats must play both offense and defense.
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Two minors threaten to ‘shoot up’ Westwood Middle School on a fake Instagram profile, police say
By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 5, 2019A Gainesville child didn’t want to go to school, so he and another child made a fake school shooting threat on Instagram.
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Dorian expected to make east coast landfall late Labor Day Weekend
By Melissa Hernandez | Aug. 31, 2019The latest predictions of Hurricane Dorian show that the storm is moving east, away from central Florida and possibly from even making landfall.
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Two men stole game consoles and more from Gainesville Place
By Dana Cassidy | Aug. 29, 2019Authorities arrested a Gainesville man and are in pursuit of a second who allegedly stole and tried to sell about $2,000 worth of game consoles and electronics.
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Newly released autopsy report from cassowary attack clears up confusion over cause of death
By Alex DeLuca | Aug. 29, 2019New details have surfaced about the fatal attack in Alachua County earlier this year from what ornithologists describe as “the world’s most dangerous bird.”
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Dorian is coming to Florida. Here's what we know.
By Melissa Hernandez | Aug. 29, 2019Gainesville residents are preparing for a hurricane that they’re not sure is even coming toward them.
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UF Resident Assistant charged with battery after student accused him of trying to 'finger her,' police say
By Dana Cassidy | Aug. 29, 2019A UF resident assistant was arrested Wednesday night after a female student told police he tried to sexually batter her.
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Hurricane Dorian now expected to hit Florida as Category 4
By Melissa Hernandez | Aug. 29, 2019Hurricane Dorian could potentially hit Florida as a Category 4 storm Sunday evening.
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Hurricane Dorian expected to make landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm
By Melissa Hernandez | Aug. 28, 2019Gov. Ron Desantis has declared a state of emergency following Hurricane Dorian’s expected landfall in Florida.
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Potential hurricane may make landfall in Florida
By Ana Escalante | Aug. 27, 2019Labor Day weekend plans might be rained out.
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Eastside High School star quarterback chosen for Netflix show
By Melissa Hernandez | Aug. 27, 2019A local football star is coming soon to a screen near you.
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UF Police unsure who broke Weaver Hall door overnight
By April Rubin | Aug. 27, 2019An unknown individual broke the main glass panel door of UF’s Weaver Hall between late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
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Free meal program to feed Micanopy Academy students
By Lina Ruiz | Aug. 27, 2019All 79 students at Micanopy Academy can enjoy their breakfast and lunch without worrying about their wallets.
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Rise above the memes this election season
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 27, 2019There is a presidential feud taking place over the news and on social media. Surprisingly, President Donald Trump doesn’t appear to be in the middle of it. It started when Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro took offense at France’s President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion to the G7 summit leaders that their countries band together to aid Brazil extinguish the Amazon fires. It escalated when one of Bolsonaro’s supporters posted a meme on Bolsonaro’s Facebook page with an unflattering comparison between the two leaders’ wives. Bolsonaro’s reply to the meme seemed to support the insult. Macron responded by expressing sympathy for the Brazilian people stuck with such a shameful president, and said his hope is that Bolsonaro will soon be replaced with a more dignified leader. Bolsonaro is now refusing the G7 countries’ offer of $20 million to aid fighting the Amazon fires until Macron apologizes.
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First international food truck rally comes to Gainesville
By Lina Ruiz | Aug. 25, 2019First Magnitude Brewing Company hosted a trip around the world on Sunday.
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Hippodrome to collaborate with American Institute of Architects on film series
By Priya Dames | Aug. 25, 2019Known as the architectural centerpiece of Gainesville’s Historic downtown, the Hippodrome State Theatre is featuring a new film series on architecture.
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Talent manager arrested after alleged sexual assault, voyeurism of minors
By Dana Cassidy | Aug. 25, 2019The discovery of a bathroom spy camera led to the arrest of a Gainesville talent manager for sexual coercion, massages and filming of minors, police said.
