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New law puts ban on microbeads
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 4, 2016Some people might see their favorite beauty products disappear from shelves in 2017.
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Jeb Bush visits Ocala, talks terrorism and national debt
By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 28, 2015OCALA - Debra White wasn’t certain who she’d vote for Monday morning in the 2016 presidential election.
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GREC files arbitration against Gainesville
By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 21, 2015Gainesville Renewable Energy Center said Monday it is filing arbitration against the city of Gainesville because of Gainesville Regional Utilities withholding a couple hundred thousand dollars in payments.
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The search for study spaces: Students go to coffee shops
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 8, 2015The students were sleep deprived.
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A look at sexual misconduct in local law enforcement
By Giuseppe Sabella | Dec. 8, 2015Update Dec. 14, 2017: This story has been updated to reflect that former Deputy Michael Butler retired for reasons “not involving misconduct”
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Local bike shop to close on Christmas Eve
By Meryl Kornfield | Dec. 8, 2015Keith Richards always wanted to own a bike shop.
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Finals increase food deliveries
By Brooke Baitinger | Dec. 8, 2015Lee Southwick chooses to walk to pick up her food instead of having it delivered.
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‘If you see something, say something’
By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 8, 2015Given recent terror attacks, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said it’s relaunching its "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign in a press release Tuesday.
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Chicken Salad Chick gives free food
By Van Miller | Dec. 7, 2015Jessica Kneeland first tried Chicken Salad Chick when she worked in Montgomery, Alabama, two summers ago.
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LGBT conference to meet with chips
By Jessica Morales | Dec. 7, 2015On Wednesday, the largest statewide LGBT civil rights organization is coming to Boca Fiesta.
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McDonald’s donates Happy Meal cards
By Carel Lajara | Dec. 7, 2015Just in time for the holiday season, McDonald’s is reaching out to the community.
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No carriages at annual tree lighting ceremony
By Carel Lajara | Dec. 6, 2015On Saturday night, most people just wanted a picture of their children — and a 20-foot Christmas tree.
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Night of lights: Christmas festival draws thousands
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 6, 2015As she took pictures with children Friday night, Cami Hall never broke character.
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Dinner brings together Jewish students for Hanukkah
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 6, 2015At sundown, Josh Greenspan lit his menorah as his family lit theirs miles away.
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Local church mourns victims of California shooting
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 6, 2015The chapel went silent Saturday morning as a single candle was lit.
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Politically active GNV resident joins commission race
By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 6, 2015Landlord and politically active Gainesville resident Jim Konish said he is filing for District 4 Commissioner today, just a few months ahead of city elections.
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Police make two arrests after armed robbery
By Giuseppe Sabella | Dec. 6, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a local boy Wednesday and a local man Thursday after police said they robbed a motel employee at gunpoint. Two additional suspects remain at large.
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Murals bring color and culture to downtown Gainesville
By Michaela Steakley | Dec. 3, 2015Downtown Gainesville just got more colorful.
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The Jam hosts benefit concert for aspiring musicians
By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Dec. 3, 2015In April, Future Music Makers Youth Enrichment Program was awarded $15,000.
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UF Health to build new E.R. facility in Kanapaha
By Martin Vassolo | Dec. 2, 2015A new $12 million UF Health Shands Emergency Center will be built near the intersection of Southwest Archer Road and Tower Road, likely by the summer of 2016.
