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Felon accused of threatening a woman with gun
By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 7, 2018The man told officers he ran away because of his warrant
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GPD: Man steals $600 tricked-out tricycle
By Bailey LeFever | Sep. 7, 2018The bike in question was a Schwinn adult tricycle outfitted with an electric motor.
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‘Take care of us:’ Gainesville police union and city ready for negotiations
By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 6, 2018Gainesville Police Department currently has 22 vacancies for officers as contract negotiations for officers on the force are underway. The city and police union are meeting Friday, and salaries and benefits are on the table.
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Gainesville residents can opt into new emergency alert system
By Hannah Beatty | Sep. 6, 2018Residents can opt into an emergency system similar to UF's alert system
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City of Gainesville launches new site to connect volunteers and nonprofits
By J. Cameron Davidson | Sep. 6, 2018The new website gives users a questionnaire to see what group they're best suited to.
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Barn near Ocala first in state to offer horse acupuncture
By Kelly Hayes | Sep. 6, 2018UF opened the state's first horse acupuncture treatment center in a town near Ocala, combining eastern and western medicine.
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POLITICS
Decline in UF's international enrollment continues
By McKenna Beery | Sep. 6, 2018The international student enrollment dropped by about 400 two years ago and hasn't fully recovered.
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City Commissioner Gigi Simmons reflects on her first 100 days
By Christina Morales | Sep. 5, 2018Simmons reflected on what she's gotten done, but also looked toward the future
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Alachua County Supervisor of Elections seeks 100 more poll workers
By Annelise O’Donnell | Sep. 5, 2018The office expects an increase in turnout and is hoping to prepare for more voters
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K-12 EDUCATION
Girl threatened Buchholz High School student with unloaded gun
By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 5, 2018The girl was a former Buchholz High School student
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GPD: Man threatened to cut out person’s eyes
By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 5, 2018The argument took place at the Miami Grill underneath The Standard, according to a police report.
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Alachua County Public Schools could receive major renovations
By McKenna Beery | Sep. 4, 2018Public schools could get safety updates and new facilities if the half-cent sales tax passes.
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GPD: Man shoves stolen iced coffee in pants
By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 4, 2018The man shoved about $100 of iced coffee down his pants, according to police
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Goodbye 2 a.m. final call? City commission to talk Midtown hours with SG
By Gillian Sweeney | Sep. 4, 2018It's the first time city commission has attended an SG meeting since January 2017
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Gainesville native’s book chronicles the integration of local schools
By Kelly Hayes | Sep. 3, 2018The book focuses on Gainesville High School and Lincoln High School, which integrated in 1970
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‘Turlington Dancer’ arrested for trespassing
By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 3, 2018Dennis Kane, an ever-moving landmark at UF, was arrested for trespassing after being banned from UF's campus last year.
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Tropical Storm Gordon to pass through Florida, but Gainesville not at risk
By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 3, 2018The storm will bring more rain, but likely won't affect North Florida heavily.
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During the first home game, 15 people were kicked out of the stadium
By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 3, 2018Out of the 15 people kicked out from Saturday's home opener, ten are UF students.
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P.F. Chang’s and six other retailers will open at Butler Town Center
By McKenna Beery | Sep. 2, 2018P.F. Chang’s China Bistro will welcome Gainesville residents with an orange-and-blue mural of an alligator.
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Semi tipped over on I-75 southbound
By Amanda Rosa | Aug. 31, 2018A semi-truck hauling construction materials tipped over driving south on Interstate 75 Friday morning.
