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Gainesville Kmart location set to close by end of year
By Angela DiMichele | Oct. 16, 2018Sears Holdings is closing at least 142 stores across the U.S.
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Gainesville barber shop co-owner arrested during child sex sting operation
By Amanda Rosa | Oct. 16, 2018A total of seven men were arrested during the operation.
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After 14 years as an officer, GPD spokesperson announces resignation
By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 15, 2018Tobias had been with GPD for 14 years.
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A nonprofit wants to help local women with reusable menstrual product kits.
By J. Cameron Davidson | Oct. 15, 2018The money comes from a $1,940 grant.
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Pit bulls remain in animal services’ custody following fatal dog attack
By Gillian Sweeney | Oct. 14, 2018The pit bulls’ owner was arrested Oct. 4
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Operation Airdrop sends planes with supplies to people affected by Hurricane Michael
By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 14, 2018More than 50 planes and 27,000 pounds of supplies were sent
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GPD: Two men robbed student at gunpoint
By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 14, 2018Police used Kodak Black’s hair to identify a suspect
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Florida can have a black governor. Don’t bother asking.
Oct. 14, 2018People keep asking if Andrew Gillum can win. Yes he can.
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GPD: Woman steals from Walmart using her baby’s carrier
By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 14, 2018A woman’s 3-month-old baby was tucked into its carrier with stolen items from Walmart Friday afternoon, Gainesville Police said.
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GPD: Man arrested for DUI after flipping car in a crash
By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 14, 2018The man flipped several times
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Local women’s rights group hosts fundraiser to support democratic candidates
By Kelly Hayes | Oct. 14, 2018The event raised $4,765 in campaign donations.
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GPD: Man helped brother run from April murder
By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 14, 2018Officers reviewed the GPS data from his car
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Going bananas: Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary hosts sixth-annual Monkey Day
By Gabrielle Seminara | Oct. 14, 2018The event raised $3,613 in new donations, which would go towards 26 incoming squirrel monkeys
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Restoration of Florida springs found to be economically viable
By Jeana Fraser | Oct. 11, 2018People spent about $20 to $43 per trip.
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Tomi Lahren talked voting and Trump at conservative barbecue
By Alyssa Ramos | Oct. 11, 2018The event drew a crowd of 550.
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Registered voters in Alachua County increase by more than 4,300
By McKenna Beery | Oct. 11, 2018Over 2,600 college-aged voters registered.
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ACSO: Man caught buying pizza with roommate’s card
By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 11, 2018The man spent more than $300 on pizza
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We need a UN ambassador with a global perspective
Oct. 11, 2018We need a U.N. ambassador who can consider the best possible solutions for all.
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ACSO: Woman steals $100 from car with owner nearby
By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 11, 2018A man was inside his home Wednesday night when he heard a neighbor yell “Get out of Jimmy’s truck!”
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GPD: Teenager had 140 grams of marijuana and a gun
By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 11, 2018The teenager was found with drugs and a gun, police say.
