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A memorial in the sky
By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 15, 2015As the sun set behind hangars at Gainesville Regional Airport on Saturday, about 30 people waited for a surprise.
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Cat festival benefits local organization
By Brooke Baitinger | Nov. 15, 2015Cat lovers flocked to the Hippodrome State Theatre on Saturday to watch 65 minutes of cat videos.
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Historic buildings glow purple for premature babies
By Brooke Baitinger | Nov. 15, 2015To support March of Dimes’ campaign for Prematurity Awareness Month, two historic buildings in Gainesville will glow purple this week.
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Food, art and culture collide at downtown festival
By RaSheba Jones | Nov. 15, 2015Natasha Payton spent the weekend handing out cookies.
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Gator gear more popular with football team success
By Krystalle Pinilla | Nov. 12, 2015With the Gators headed to Atlanta for the Southeastern Conference Championship Game, Gator-themed gear is more popular than ever before.
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A new kitchen for Grace Marketplace
By Martin Vassolo | Nov. 12, 2015A former mayor and a smashed bottle of champagne will christen a new kitchen for the homeless at Grace Marketplace this weekend.
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Garage sale returns to Gainesville airport Saturday
By Genesis Calo | Nov. 12, 2015Next to the planes and luggage at the Gainesville Regional Airport on Saturday will be the greatest garage sale in Gainesville.
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Encouraging women through artwork
By Meryl Kornfield | Nov. 12, 2015Gloria Li struggled to balance her Asian and American identities.
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Moon takes a back seat, lets Taurid meteor shower shine
By Hunter Williamson | Nov. 12, 2015Brian Chabue and Dane Scholl were enjoying cigars and the night sky in the Gainesville countryside Monday when a green fireball shot through the sky and exploded like a firework.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Former SG supervisor of elections investigated, leaves UF
Nov. 12, 2015Editor's Note: For an accompanying editorial, click here.
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Author and divers speak out about treatment of springs
By Daniela Bulla | Nov. 12, 2015Margaret Ross Tolbert says Florida’s springs are in deep trouble.
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A veteran’s best friend: Program connects veterans with canine companions
By Sara Marino | Nov. 11, 2015Ten months ago, Chuck Hubert got a second chance at life.
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Local workers rally to fight for $15 minimum wage
By Brooke Baitinger | Nov. 11, 2015About 50 local workers gathered at the corner of West University Avenue and 13th Street on Tuesday to rally for higher wages.
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Hippodrome features students’ research projects as art
By Kendaline Watt | Nov. 11, 2015UF biology graduate students are showing off their research projects through artwork.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police arrest man for stealing car, passenger
By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 11, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a Palm Bay man early Monday morning after police said he stole a car with a woman still inside.
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Residence hall glass door damaged in a reported fight
By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 9, 2015University Police are investigating an incident in a Keys Residential Complex building after one of the glass doors to the building was smashed Sunday night.
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Cracking down on texting and driving
By Hunter Williamson | Nov. 9, 2015A bill in the state Legislature could allow law enforcement to pull motorists over for texting and driving.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Braddy files for reelection
By Hunter Williamson | Nov. 9, 2015Gainesville Mayor Ed Braddy filed for re-election Monday morning, looking to win a second term in the upcoming March elections.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
15 ejected, 2 arrested at Homecoming game
By Giuseppe Sabella | Nov. 8, 2015University Police arrested a UF student during Saturday’s football game after police said he had a pill in his pocket.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
City Commission Roundup 11/06/2015
By Hunter Williamson | Nov. 6, 2015Gainesville City Commissioners welcomed medical marijuana dispensaries, heard the resignation of the city manager and approved the creation of a utility advisory board during Thursday’s City Commission meeting.
