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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.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man found asleep with hemp near Krishna House
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 29, 2016Gainesville Police charged a local man Sunday afternoon with possession of two pounds of hemp near Krishna House.
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Runaway donkey to be auctioned off by sheriff’s office
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 29, 2016The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owner of a runaway donkey.
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UF professor recognized for work in environmental science
By Dylan Dixon | Aug. 29, 2016A UF professor became the fourth woman to receive an environmental science award in recognition of her decades long career.
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Nearly naked and afraid: dozens of bicyclists protest car-induced injuries
By Sara Marino | Aug. 28, 2016Some splashed body paint over their breasts, and others wore nothing but leopard-print speedos.
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Dank bakery opens in Midtown, hopes to satisfy late-night cravings
By Carly Breitbart | Aug. 28, 2016Hungry students leaving Midtown bars now have a new option for late-night munchies.
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After eight months, Italian Gator to open in next two weeks
By Molly Donovan | Aug. 28, 2016Midtown’s only pizza joint will be back in business in the next two weeks.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man jumped into pool to hide 10 grams of crack, police say
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 28, 2016Gainesville Police arrested a local man Saturday after they said he jumped into a pool to hide about 10 grams of crack cocaine.
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Gainesville, Lake City residents to receive awards after burning car rescue
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 28, 2016For helping save a motorist from a burning car Thursday, a Lake City man and a Gainesville man will each receive an award for his bravery.
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Voters march through the city in inaugural Parade to the Polls
By Martin Vassolo | Aug. 28, 2016Led by a thumping three-piece band, dozens of voters marched to the polls Saturday afternoon.
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Husband of assault survivor teaches free self-defense classes
By Carolina Garcia | Aug. 25, 2016Once as a UF student and later as an adult, Jason Dodd’s wife was sexually assaulted in Gainesville.
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No charges for ACSO deputy in K-9 death
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 25, 2016No criminal charges will be filed against an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputy whose police dog died of heat exhaustion.
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Road closures across Gainesville announced
By Martin Vassolo | Aug. 25, 2016The City of Gainesville Public Works Department announced Thursday that several roads and lanes in the city will be closed this weekend, with some closures lasting longer.
