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2015 was a record year for shark attacks
By Katelyn Newberg | Feb. 9, 2016Last year, the world saw the highest number of shark attacks ever recorded.
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Pizza by the Slice closed, still under construction for an expansion
By Molly Vossler | Feb. 9, 2016Construction forced Italian Gator Pizza by the Slice to close its window for the foreseeable future.
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Workshop offers felons a chance to restore rights
By Madison Behm | Feb. 8, 2016In light of the 2016 presidential elections, more people are expected to attend the Restoration of Civil Rights Workshop on Thursday.
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Chipotle closes Monday for E. coli meeting, offers free burritos instead
By Molly Donovan | Feb. 8, 2016At 2:34 p.m. Monday, the Chipotle on West University Avenue was empty.
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Matheson Museum exhibit to reveal hidden histories
By Mary-Lou Watkinson | Feb. 8, 2016Two Ku Klux Klan robes covered mannequins at the Matheson History Museum.
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Alachua County to offer free disaster-response training
By Janiece Sebris | Feb. 8, 2016Alachua County Emergency Management will host a free seven-week program designed to help citizens respond to crises.
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Global films come to Gainesville festival this weekend
By Brenna McKenna | Feb. 8, 2016The 7th Annual Cinema Verde International Environmental Film and Arts Festival is coming to the Hippodrome State Theatre from Thursday to Sunday.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police: Man nailed roommate in the forehead with hammer
By Martin Vassolo | Feb. 8, 2016Across from a church, a man was hit with a hammer.
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Gainesville Police investigate unsolved weekend UF Alert
By Martin Vassolo | Feb. 8, 2016After a UF Alert on Sunday, Gainesville Police are still looking for the suspect of an afternoon robbery.
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‘Basketball Cop,’ kids invited to NBA game
By Martin Vassolo | Feb. 8, 2016About three weeks after they were reported for “loudly” playing basketball, nine Gainesville kids and a handful of police officers sat courtside at an NBA game Sunday afternoon.
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Weekly walks aim to talk about childhood obesity issues
By Kayla Solem | Feb. 7, 2016About two weeks remain in the third-annual Weekly Wellness Walk program, an effort to highlight the issue of childhood obesity and promote a healthy lifestyle.
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An act of kindness in Gainesville: organizations bikes through and builds homes
By Catherine Dickson | Feb. 7, 2016After two weeklong road trips, one 6,000-mile journey and one 10,000-mile drive, three 22-year-olds are going to colleges across the country to connect with students and help others.
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Ben and Jerry's announces new vegan products, will come to GNV by the end of February
By Lauren Johnson | Feb. 7, 2016Gaby Martell couldn’t eat Ben and Jerry’s ice cream without getting sick — until now.
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Free workshop on low-carbon diets to be held Wednesday, part of local food week
By Levi Bradford | Feb. 7, 2016The Alachua County Office of Sustainability will host a free workshop Wednesday to educate residents about the benefits of a low-carbon diet.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police: Man bear-hugs, then hits officer
By Martin Vassolo | Feb. 7, 2016Police arrested a St. Cloud man early Saturday morning after authorities said he attacked an officer.
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Cycle pubs to roam Gainesville streets
By Molly Donovan | Feb. 4, 2016Gainesville city commissioners adopted a new ordinance Thursday night that allows cycle pubs to roam the streets.
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Suspected serial masturbator strikes back
By Martin Vassolo | Feb. 4, 2016For the third time since mid-January, an unknown man exposed his penis to a woman in the Norman Hall Parking Garage, located near sorority row.
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911 report: theft, bitten Wal-Mart worker
By Martin Vassolo | Feb. 4, 2016Police say couple stole more than $6,000 from dead woman
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Two gun bills pass Florida House, would allow open carry on college campuses
By Molly Donovan | Feb. 4, 2016The Florida House of Representatives passed two bills Wednesday evening that would allow registered gun owners to openly carry firearms, including on university campuses.
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Police: mother operated a meth lab around her kids
By Martin Vassolo | Feb. 3, 2016About five miles from the Alachua County Jail, a methamphetamine lab stood.
