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Museum highlights Florida's declining citrus industry
By J.W. Glass | Apr. 4, 2016Dylan Farr said a disease is ravaging his family’s orange grove.
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Local gallery features dada art genre for the first time
By Sara Marino | Apr. 3, 2016Jay Rosen makes collages inspired by dada art in his spare time.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police: Man steals deodorant, smokes crack
By Martin Vassolo | Apr. 3, 2016A Williston, Florida, man was arrested Friday night after police said he stole $30 worth of deodorant from a Walgreens and then broke into a house.
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Authorities: With kids in tow, man arrested for DUI
By Martin Vassolo | Apr. 3, 2016A Jacksonville, Florida, man was arrested on State Road 93 on Friday night after deputies said he drove drunk with three small children in the back seat.
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Column: Wasserman Schultz is a Clinton proxy
Apr. 3, 2016While she may at one point have been a “real Democrat,” Debbie Wasserman Schultz has increasingly grown out of touch with the people.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Eighteen-wheeler downs power lines on NW 23rd Ave.
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 31, 2016A semitrailer damaged a series of power poles Thursday afternoon after crashing into overhead wires.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Four-month-old dies after Easter Sunday crash
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 31, 2016Gainesville Police reported Thursday that 4-month-old Faith Swilley, who was critically injured in a car accident Easter Sunday, died at UF Health Shands Hospital.
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Gov. Scott signs bill, recognizes Dozier abuse
By Melissa Gomez | Mar. 31, 2016The lost boys of the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys can finally go home.
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Two weekend celebrations in High Springs: a chili cook-off and a springs celebration
By Lauren Johnson | Mar. 31, 2016Alachua County will celebrate nature with pots of chili and a roster of activities Saturday.
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Active Streets to take over Gainesville
By Sydney Denninger | Mar. 31, 2016A mile of University Avenue will close Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as thousands of residents visit the fourth-annual Active Streets Gainesville.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police: bags of meth, loaded gun
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 30, 2016A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police said they found drugs and a gun inside his car.
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Musical duo with global roots in GNV comes to perform
By Molly Donovan | Mar. 30, 2016As part of an ongoing concert series, a neo-folk rock band from Montreal, Canada, and Kentucky will perform at the Historic Thomas Center today at 7 p.m.
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Instagram releases new video feature, UF reacts
By Cynthia Lehrer | Mar. 30, 2016Instagram announced the ability to upload longer videos to its social-media platform Tuesday.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Bus transports children, runs over woman
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 29, 2016A school bus driver struck a pedestrian Tuesday afternoon, appearing to run her over.
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Bed race hopes to impact child homelessness
By Jessica Schein | Mar. 29, 2016Kim Ponzio’s teammates will paint wings on their faces and push an airplane-shaped bed Saturday morning.
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Police: Man steals car, crashes home
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 29, 2016A Gainesville man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said he stole a car, ran several stop signs and crashed into a house — all with a crack pipe in his jacket.
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Dozens gather at vigil for Robert Dentmond
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 28, 2016A man lit the first candle at 7:12 p.m. outside the Power House Family Worship Center.
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Alachua representatives to attend mental health initiative in D.C.
By Molly Donovan | Mar. 28, 2016A group of five Alachua County professionals will soon board a plane to Washington, D.C. to discuss the prevalence of inmates with mental illnesses in American jails.
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Paddling tours to help educate participants about pollution
By Olivia Ooten | Mar. 28, 2016This weekend, students will be able to paddle through pollution.
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Residents to make crafts, learn about sustainability
By Madison Behm | Mar. 28, 2016Mike Myers will teach Gainesville residents how to repurpose and upcycle household items on Wednesday.
