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Study Edge releases new iPad study app
By Lauren Maloney | Sep. 7, 2014Local tutoring company Study Edge released its new iPad app for students to have easier access to materials.
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$15.6 million raised for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
By Elizabeth Thompson | Sep. 7, 2014The Florida Department of Environmental Protection raised about $15.6 million for conservation after selling a nearly 80-acre nonconservation state-owned property.
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State parks offer free admission for Literacy Day today
By Marianne Strassle | Sep. 7, 2014Six state parks in Alachua County are offering free admission today in honor of International Literacy Day.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GPD, UPD respond to fourth assault in 9 days
By Rachel Crosby | Sep. 7, 2014A woman was grabbed from behind while walking through UF’s campus Sunday night, launching a response from both UF Police and Gainesville Police officers.
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ElderCare holds annual fashion show fundraiser for members
By Maria Espinoza | Sep. 7, 2014ElderCare of Alachua County hosted its fourth annual “Something New in Orange and Blue 2014” fashion show and tailgate event Thursday night at the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center.
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Maude’s opens beer, wine bar next door
By Lexie Byers | Sep. 7, 2014Maude’s Classic Cafe is now serving more than espresso.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Local man arrested, charged with stalking
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 7, 2014A Gainesville man was arrested after stalking a woman and masturbating in front of her house Wednesday morning.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police alert of another attempted assault, release video of possible suspect from Saturday
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 5, 2014A battery case that occurred on campus early Friday morning has the University Police Department issuing safety precautions to students.
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Downtown stabbing suspect arrested in Newberry by US marshals
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 4, 2014An attempted murder suspect with an outstanding warrant for repeatedly stabbing someone was found and arrested Thursday in Newberry.
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BUSINESS
Letters to the Editor: Aug. 29 column misses underlying issues of tax inversions
Sep. 4, 2014Dear Editor,
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Grove residents moved from hotels to temporary apartments
By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 4, 2014When Katie Leigh first opened the door to her temporary apartment Wednesday, she noticed mud tracks from construction workers, leftover supplies in a closet and an unfinished kitchen cabinet.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
City commission discusses bicycle registration again
By Rosie Robinson | Sep. 4, 2014City commissioners were dismissive about a proposed mandatory bicycle registration program during the commission’s bimonthly meeting Thursday.
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The Coop gives away free chicken, tea with KISS 105.3 event
By Wm. Jared Simmons | Sep. 3, 2014A Midtown restaurant served more than 1,000 students free food Wednesday afternoon, including coolers of sweet tea and more than a half ton of chicken.
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Ultra Music Festival now only allowing 18 and up entrance
By Taylor Russel | Sep. 3, 2014College students no longer have to worry about their younger siblings tagging along to Miami’s Ultra Music Festival.
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CVS rebrands to promote health
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 3, 2014To go along with its new name, CVS Health, the former CVS Pharmacy discontinued the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products as of Wednesday.
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FEA sues over private school tuition tax credits
By TJ Pyche | Sep. 3, 2014The Florida Education Association is challenging the state’s most recent expansion of its K-12 tuition assistance program, the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man charged with hit and run
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 3, 2014A Gainesville man was arrested shortly before midnight Tuesday and charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a crash that involved injuries.
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Police ask for information on wanted burglary suspect
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 3, 2014A man is wanted for burglarizing a house while the victim was still inside on Aug. 10, according to the Gainesville Police, and detectives are looking for the suspect.
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Repurpose Project moves next door to Satchel's Pizza
By Melissa Smith | Sep. 3, 2014The Repurpose Project is moving two doors down from Satchel’s Pizza.
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Florida Georgia Line to headline Tailgate
By Griffin Horvath | Sep. 2, 2014Country duo Florida Georgia Line will fittingly headline the Tailgate event to kick off Florida-Georgia football game weekend.
