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Felipe’s Taqueria offers Mexican cuisine to Gainesville
By Paulina Magana | Sep. 5, 2016A new Mexican restaurant in Gainesville served burritos to its first 20 customers at about 1:30 p.m. Monday.
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Gainesville approves beer for Uber, Lyft passengers
By Jasmine Osmond | Sep. 5, 2016Just before the start of Gator football season, Gainesville made it legal for fans to drink on their Uber rides to the game.
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Arrow Wars brings archery to Gainesville
By Molly Donovan | Sep. 5, 2016Moises Rivero and Rafael Carrasquilla spent Monday afternoon shooting arrows at each other and ducking behind yellow and blue barriers.
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Labor of love: a nursing-home worker’s passion
By Emma Green | Sep. 5, 2016As elderly residents inch along the hallways of their nursing home, 39-year-old Charell Lane slows down to ask if they need a hand.
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Union members march for increased wages on Labor Day weekend
By Carly Breitbart | Sep. 5, 2016In the pouring rain Sunday afternoon, labor union members and supporters protested for increased wages and better working conditions.
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GPD investigating sexual assault of UF student near campus
By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 5, 2016Gainesville Police is investigating a sexual assault that happened early Saturday morning.
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Preparations for storm offer protection, resources for residents
Sep. 1, 2016UF and Gainesville officials are bracing for flooding and strong winds as the first hurricane to hit Florida in more than a decade arrives.
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Gainesville bars see hurricane crowd
By Emma Green | Sep. 1, 2016As Gainesville schools and colleges canceled classes ahead of Hurricane Hermine, Gainesville bars prepared for those celebrating Thursday night.
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Florida man arrested after masturbating in bush
By Martin Vassolo | Sep. 1, 2016Gainesville Police arrested a Florida man Thursday morning after they said he masturbated in a bush.
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Aldi coming to Gainesville, will hold job fairs later this month
By Jasmine Osmond | Sep. 1, 2016By early 2017, two Aldi supermarkets will open in Gainesville, giving residents a new option for groceries.
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UF, Miami-Dade animal shelter partner to teach students
By Catherine Dickson | Sep. 1, 2016A Miami-Dade animal shelter and UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine are working to provide a partnership that will give students the chance to perform surgery.
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Gov. Scott visits Gainesville, discusses storm
By Emma Green | Aug. 31, 2016Alachua County residents should brace for heavy rain and possible tornadoes, Florida Gov. Rick Scott said during a speech in Gainesville on Wednesday.
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Man arrested for masturbating in Norman Garage
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 31, 2016University Police arrested a man Wednesday morning after they said he exposed his penis to a female UF student in the Norman Hall Parking Garage, located near Sorority Row.
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UF, Gainesville prepare for tropical depression
By Emma Green | Aug. 30, 2016Starting today, Alachua County residents can pick up sandbags to prepare for a tropical depression.
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Alachua County sees high turnout for local elections
Aug. 30, 2016Alachua County residents had their say in Tuesday’s primary election, with 41,357 people — about a 25-percent turnout — voting for candidates in local elections and general primaries.
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens lily breaks record with size
By Lee Ann Ruffier | Aug. 30, 2016One water lily pad at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is making a splash in the record books.
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High Springs library celebrates new expansion
By Amy Guzman | Aug. 30, 2016After five months of expansion, the High Springs library branch in Alachua County announced plans for a grand opening in late September.
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Florida’s fentanyl problem hits home after Gainesville man overdoses
By Morgan Rynor | Aug. 30, 2016An 18-year-old Gainesville man nearly died Friday after overdosing on Fentanyl during a Narcotics Anonymous meeting.
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Alachua County assistant attorney commits suicide
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 30, 2016A week after being charged with attempted sexual battery, an Alachua County assistant attorney has committed suicide, authorities say.
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Omi’s Tavern opens downtown
By Carly Breitbart | Aug. 29, 2016With a new name and business model, Omi’s Tavern in downtown Gainesville opened its doors Monday morning.
