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Downtown dance party promotes UF health organization
By Molly Donovan | Aug. 21, 2016Bo Diddley Community Plaza in downtown Gainesville turned into a community zumba class Saturday night.
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First Magnitude Brewing Company celebrates second anniversary
By Sara Marino | Aug. 21, 2016On Saturday First Magnitude Brewing Company celebrated its second anniversary — with a 12-hour birthday party.
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Downtown dance party promotes UF health organization
By Molly Donovan | Aug. 21, 2016Bo Diddley Community Plaza in downtown Gainesville turned into a community zumba class Saturday night.
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Five people attend rally for US Senate Libertarian candidate
By Sara Marino | Aug. 21, 2016Five people sat in Main Street Bar & Billiards Thursday to listen to Augustus Invictus, Florida’s Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, impersonate former president Richard Nixon.
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County’s Democratic Party opens new headquarters
By Jasmine Osmond | Aug. 21, 2016The Alachua County Democratic Party held a grand opening Thursday for its second headquarters, located at 4056 W. Newberry Road.
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Florida judge upholds right to UCF student-government records
By Melissa Gomez | Aug. 21, 2016A Florida judge sided with college students in a lawsuit between a public university and a student newspaper earlier this month.
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Local youth team gets trauma helmets
By Jessica Rodriguez | Aug. 21, 2016To ease parents’ concerns, the Gainesville Gators Pee Wee tackle football team will use new trauma-monitoring helmets this season.
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Commission questions ASO budget, spending
By Jasmine Osmond | Aug. 21, 2016The Alachua County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a $73.6-million-dollar budget for the county’s Sheriff’s Office for 2017, but the board raised concerns about Sheriff Sadie Darnell’s unapproved expenses.
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GPD, local nonprofit agency partner for city youth center
By Jasmine Osmond | Aug. 21, 2016In an effort to help low-income teens and adults in Alachua County, Gainesville Police this month announced plans to partner with a city youth program to operate an educational center near GPD Headquarters.
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Depot Park: from industrial wasteland to community hub
By Jasmine Osmond | Aug. 21, 2016Depot Park is combining its rich history with new beginnings.
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911 Report: Meth arrest, fatal car crash and police impersonation
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 21, 2016Two people were arrested Wednesday after police said they were in possession of nearly 80 grams of methamphetamine oil and meth-making materials.
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Locals say goodbye to University Avenue
By Jasmine Osmond | Aug. 3, 2016The corridor of University Avenue between 13th Street and Main Street will undergo major reconstruction.
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UF student makes eco-friendly dogs toys for those in need
By Samantha Brittingham | Aug. 3, 2016Mel Plunkett spends at least three hours a night braiding old T-shirts together to make eco-friendly dog toys.
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UF alumna accepted into New York City teaching program
By Maria Velandia | Aug. 3, 2016This UF graduate is one of 13 students to be accepted into a Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) program at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
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Depot Park opens in Gainesville
By Catherine Dickson | Aug. 3, 2016Depot Park, located at 201 SE Depot Ave., opened Monday and is already drawing in more visitors than expected.
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Family seeks answers for Antonio Mason’s death
By Sara Marino | Aug. 3, 2016With tears streaming down their faces, Antonio Mason’s family members spoke about the kindness of their brother and son at a press conference Tuesday.
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How Gainesville residents can help prevent spread of Zika virus
By Jessica Rodriguez | Aug. 3, 2016The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave millions to states after the first cases of Zika virus transmitted through infected mosquitoes were reported in Miami-Dade County.
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First Magnitude to host Asian elephant conservation event
By Nicole Kocian | Aug. 1, 2016Enjoy discounted craft beer while helping save the Asian elephant.
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Back-to-school event helps community kids
By Brianna Ellis | Aug. 1, 2016People Against Violence Enterprises coordinated a back-to-school event Saturday, giving away 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies.
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Police: Man responsible for two Easter deaths arrested on Friday
By Sara Marino | Aug. 1, 2016Gainesville Police arrested a Micanopy man Friday after they said he was under the influence of meth when he hit two cars last Easter, killing a 6-year-old boy and his own 4-month-old child.
