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Head keeper Alex Gil, 29, feeds Gator, 7, a former photo cat who was underweight when rescued after only being fed milk. Gator was named after the Florida Gators.

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Caring at Carson Springs: How a couple works to rescue exotic animals in Gainesville

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 6, 2017

In front of an audience, Gator lunged.

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GPD: Man tries to break into bar

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 6, 2017

Gainesville Police arrested a local man Thursday after they say he pushed and choked employees at Rowdy Reptile.

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Two injured, traffic stopped on Archer after wreck

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 6, 2017

At least two people were injured Thursday afternoon after a driver crashed into two other cars.

About 60 people pose for a photo in Tallahassee on Thursday. The group traveled to the state capitol to lobby for better mental health services in Florida.

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UF students, locals lobby for mental health in Tallahassee

By Mari Faiello | Apr. 6, 2017

For the first time in his life, Paul Burns woke up at 4:30 a.m.

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Regal Gainesville replacing seats with ‘King Size’ recliners

By Max Chesnes | Apr. 5, 2017

A Gainesville movie theater is in the process of renovating to offer new luxury seating right before the summer movie season.

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Chicken Salad Chick permanently closes after owner leaves

By Spencer Thompson | Apr. 5, 2017

Even though Chicken Salad Chick closed its doors in late March, unknowing customers are still met with disappointment at an empty restaurant and a mint green “closed” sign.

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Conservation group to host annual songwriting contest

By Jordan Folkes | Apr. 5, 2017

A nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the Santa Fe River is fighting back against pollution in the river through music.

Cars drive through flooding in The Ridge at Gainesville’s parking lot on Tuesday morning.

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Two dead in accidents following early-morning storm

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 4, 2017

Tuesday morning’s raging thunderstorm brought along with it flooding, power outages and two fatal accidents — one involving an airplane.

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ACSO: GPD officer accused of pointing gun at ex-girlfriend

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 4, 2017

A Gainesville Police officer faces suspension and criminal charges for aggravated assault, stalking, false imprisonment and battery.

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GPD: Couple arrested after shooting behind Midtown bar

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 4, 2017

Gainesville Police arrested a married couple behind a Midtown bar after gunshots were heard Tuesday.

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GPD, City Commission crack down on aggressive towing practices

By Molly Vossler | Apr. 4, 2017

The Gainesville Police Department and City Commission are working together to protect residents from towing practices that violate city ordinance.

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GPD: Man arrested after stealing from a dozen vehicles

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 4, 2017

Gainesville Police arrested a man in connection with a burglary spree in Northwood Pines on Monday.

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Alachua County libraries to provide job-skills workshops

By Jordan Folkes | Apr. 4, 2017

Alachua County libraries are helping formerly incarcerated people or anyone interested in getting back in the workforce gain the necessary skills through several workshops.

Charles D. Moloney, a 95-year-old World War II veteran, shakes the hand of Rep. Ted Yoho during a ceremony honoring Moloney's service during WWII at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center on Friday. Moloney enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 4,1942, and received six medals on Friday that he hadn't received after leaving the U.S. Army.

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Seventy-five years later, World War II veteran honored

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 3, 2017

Seventy-five years after enlisting in the U.S. Army, Charles Moloney Sr. was honored for his service on Friday.

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After supporter punched at ﬁrst meeting, second Yoho town hall scheduled

By Molly Vossler | Apr. 3, 2017

Gainesville-area residents will soon have a second chance to voice concerns to Rep. Ted Yoho after months of protests.

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ACSO: Drunken driver falls asleep, crashes patrol car

By Meryl Kornfield | Apr. 3, 2017

A man asleep behind the wheel of his car on Sunday made matters worse after his foot slipped off the brake, causing his car to collide with an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office patrol car.