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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.
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UF community, students speak on opioid drug misuse
By Catherine Dickson | Mar. 28, 2016The Food and Drug Administration recently imposed stricter requirements for the labeling of opioid medication, but how it will affect misuse among students is currently unclear.
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Art festival to celebrate diversity
By Janiece Sebris | Mar. 27, 2016Vendor applications will soon be due for the 37th Annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival, which includes new entertainment and themes.
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Robert Dentmond honored at Easter service
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 27, 2016Song and dance filled Bartley Temple United Methodist Church on Sunday.
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Gainesville six-year-old dead after car accident Sunday
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 27, 2016This version of the article ran in the March 29, 2016 print edition:
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Jewish genetic disease center returns to provide screenings
By Paris Olkes | Mar. 27, 2016Jewish Gainesville residents can now find out if they carry a genetic disease for free.
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911 Report: threatened RTS driver, robbed Taco Bell drive-thru and more
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 27, 2016Police: Local man threatens to harm RTS driver
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Vegan bakery owned by Krishna House opens on 13th Street
By Cynthia Lehrer | Mar. 24, 2016Krishna House opened a vegan and vegetarian bakery Wednesday.
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Confusion, healing after teenager's death - a memorial to be held Sunday
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 24, 2016At about 10 p.m. Sunday, Ajalan Carter felt like something was wrong.
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Son of UF professor dies in crash
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 24, 2016A former UF student died Thursday morning after his motorcycle crashed into a large truck near UF Health Shands Hospital.
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Scuba Monkey Dive Center hosts egg hunt
By Sara Marino | Mar. 24, 2016Local scuba divers will celebrate Easter by diving for hard-boiled eggs.
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Shelter urges people to keep bunnies as 'dumping season' approaches
By Ainesey Foira | Mar. 24, 2016When Sunday’s chocolate has been eaten and all the plastic eggs have been found, a new season begins.
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Using artwork and burlesque to unite against violence
By Jessica Schein | Mar. 23, 2016Survivors of violence will take part in a pop-up art series this week, raising both awareness and money for their cause.
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Police find a pound of cocaine in trunk of car Tuesday
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 23, 2016A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday after police said he hid more than a pound of cocaine in the trunk of his car.
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Locals and students discuss student housing disparities
By Amalie Batchelder | Mar. 22, 2016Gloria Rodriguez is tired of landlords discriminating against her.
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Residents outraged at public meeting for slain teenager
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 22, 2016Some called it a time to reconnect with the community, while others called it stunt by law enforcement to redirect public attention.
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Police charge UF employee with carrying concealed weapon
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Mar. 22, 2016University Police arrested a UF employee Tuesday after police said a gun was found in a jacket she left in the Reitz Union.
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Study predicts new presence of Zika virus in Florida
By Anthony Nicotera | Mar. 22, 2016The infamous Zika virus is closer to home than some may think.
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Upcoming exhibit to combine literary and visual artwork
By Lauren Johnson | Mar. 21, 2016The Historic Thomas Center will combine two forms of art for its first time at an upcoming exhibit.
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Gainesville parks' operating hours change
By Brittany Spino | Mar. 21, 2016Several of Gainesville’s nature parks changed operating hours for spring and summer after the recent time change.
