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New McDonald’s to open near campus before the end of Fall
By Brianna Ellis | Nov. 21, 2016Soon enough, UF students won’t have to travel far from campus to grab a Big Mac and some french fries.
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ACSO: Newberry woman threatens to run over friend
By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 20, 2016A Newberry, Florida, woman was arrested Friday after threatening to run over her friend, who was concerned about her following the presidential election, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.
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New Gainesville music venue, recording studio to open in spring
By Romy Ellenbogen | Nov. 20, 2016A new music venue focused on live recordings is set to open this spring.
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Gainesville locals march to honor lives of transgender community
By Paige Fry | Nov. 20, 2016Nick Antonelli, 29, silently marched across UF’s campus Friday to show support for lives lost in the transgender community.
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Trump supporter tackled as about 1,000 march in election protest
By Katelyn Newberg | Nov. 20, 2016During an otherwise peaceful march against President-elect Donald Trump, which drew more than 1,000 people Saturday, a small fight broke out between a Trump supporter and an apparent protester.
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Locals hold multiple anti-Trump protests
By Paige Fry and Katelyn Newberg | Nov. 17, 2016Jeremiah Tattersall pointed to Gainesville’s anti-discrimination plaque inside City Hall on Thursday.
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Giving thanks and giving back: Locals come together for Thanksgiving
By Molly Donovan | Nov. 17, 2016While many students, professors and residents go home to a turkey dinner next week, others won’t be as lucky.
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FHP: Four local teens seriously injured in flaming crash
By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 17, 2016Five people were seriously injured in a flaming crash Thursday morning after a 16-year-old crashed his car into a tree in the Robinson Heights neighborhood, Florida Highway Patrol said.
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Gainesville animal shelter to close to serve veterans
By Sara Marino | Nov. 17, 2016When Jimmy Ritten met his service dog Cody six months ago, his memory of war seemed to fade away.
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Bodytech tattoo shop celebrates 18 years of ink
By Paige Fry | Nov. 16, 2016When putting ink to skin or running a business, Wayne Lessard has historically gone against the grain.
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GPD: Former Cantina employee stole $5,000 from safe – then disabled its cameras
By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 15, 2016A former employee of 101 Cantina was arrested Monday after reportedly stealing more than $5,000 from the Midtown venue, Gainesville Police said.
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Gainesville residents march against Dakota Access, Sabal Trail pipelines
By Molly Vossler | Nov. 15, 2016Standing at all four corners of a Gainesville intersection Tuesday, about 150 protesters elicited honks and hollers of approval and disdain as they opposed the Dakota Access and Sabal Trail pipelines.
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UF announces details for development near campus
By Romy Ellenbogen | Nov. 15, 2016From her Newberry home, UF mathematics junior Analiese Wagner has watched Gainesville grow for the past 20 years.
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BurgerQuE temporarily closes
By Emma Green | Nov. 15, 2016Local burger joint BurgerQuE is taking a break to rebuild its staff.
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Karma Cream to move near Reggae Shack
By Robyn Wilbar | Nov. 15, 2016Karma Cream will get a new home next semester.
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On Turlington Plaza, tensions flare as students debate Trump’s win
By Melissa Gomez | Nov. 14, 2016Almost a week after Donald Trump was chosen as the 45th U.S. president, UF students continued to protest his win on campus.
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Gainesville mayor addresses post-election anxiety
By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 14, 2016During a press conference held Monday, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe addressed the feeling of anxiety some in the city have felt since Donald Trump was elected president. He also called on residents to report cases of intimidation and threats following incidents in Gainesville and across the country.
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Changeville lineup announced, tickets on sale
By Christy Piña | Nov. 14, 2016Tickets went on sale Monday for the second-annual Changeville music and entertainment festival.
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Local institutions look to study racial inequity in Alachua County
By Carolyn Batt | Nov. 14, 2016UF researchers and local institutions have teamed up to launch a study on racial inequity in Alachua County.
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Two killed in Micanopy crash after driver tries to avoid traffic
By Caitlin Ostroff | Nov. 14, 2016A Crystal River, Florida, man attempting to drive around traffic Monday caused a fatal accident, killing himself and a Williston, Florida, woman, Florida Highway Patrol said.
