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Hoggetowne Medieval fair returns this weekend
By Erin Meisenzahl-Peace | Jan. 23, 2014The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire is returning to Gainesville for its annual celebration of history and fantasy.
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Roe v. Wade anniversary spurs protest, vigil and discussion
By Erick Edwing | Jan. 22, 2014A Gainesville political organization held a protest and vigil Wednesday evening outside a local church to celebrate the anniversary of the controversial Roe v. Wade court decision.
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FDOT project to improve Paynes Prairie I-75 road conditions
By Lynna Lawrence | Jan. 22, 2014Just after the second anniversary of the Interstate 75 crashes that claimed 11 lives, the Florida Department of Transportation is gearing up to start a road-improvement project to better warn drivers of traffic congestion, heavy fog and smoke.
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College students using Facebook less, report says
By Jade Castro | Jan. 22, 2014College students are taking a timeout from their Timelines.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Internet cafe permit ban buys time for local law enforcement
By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 22, 2014A state ban on Internet cafes last year created confusion for local law enforcement about how to dismantle the businesses, but the City Commission is trying to remedy that.
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Gainesville compost company to present at national conference
By Robin Andrews | Jan. 22, 2014An idea sprouted by Chris Cano in Gainesville is now spreading its roots across the nation.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Alachua man arrested with marijuana in shoes, cocaine in Chapstick tube
By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 21, 2014After a series of unfortunate events featuring a foot chase, a Chapstick container full of cocaine and a shoe stuffed with marijuana, police arrested an Alachua man on various drug charges.
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Sherlock Holmes now fair game for other authors’ adaptions
By Kelly Vollmer | Jan. 21, 2014More than 200 people have impersonated him. More than three writers have attempted to murder him. It’s no mystery why this 127-year-old inspector caused conflict when he was declared alive and free.
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Study shows heavy drinking can be toxic to men’s brains
By Rachel Crosby | Jan. 21, 2014One of the most comprehensive studies conducted on the long-term effects of heavy drinking suggests men’s brains are significantly susceptible to the toxicity of alcohol.
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Couples take marriage equality cases to Florida court
By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan. 21, 2014The Gainesville community is weighing in on the six Florida same-sex couples who have filed a suit against the state’s same-sex marriage ban.
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Move over, New York: Florida soon to become the third-largest state
By Alison Eckerle | Jan. 21, 2014Floridians tend to be annoyed by tourists. Some have accents, drive more aggressively and run screaming out of the ocean when they see harmless moon jellyfish swim across their line of sight.
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Gainesville locals volunteer, serve in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
By Julianne Huhn | Jan. 20, 2014To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, about 350 volunteers grabbed rakes, blowers, gloves and brushes.
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Five Bar restaurant brings options to downtown Gainesville
By Kristia Watkins | Jan. 20, 2014Indecisive restaurant-goers now have an eatery in Gainesville with a menu that takes the hassle out of choosing.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Former Gator football player Jarvis Moss ate weed, police say
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Jan. 16, 2014Former Gators football player Jarvis Jaray Moss was arrested Monday night after police said he tried swallowing marijuana during a traffic stop.
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Downtown Gainesville businesses cope with power outage
By Kelsey Martinez | Jan. 16, 2014When an electrical transformer blew Wednesday evening, some downtown businesses had to make the best of the situation. Customers just had to pause and be patient.
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High interest may plant medical marijuana on ballot
By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 16, 2014Twenty states legally allow the use of medicinal marijuana, and Florida could be next in line after a statewide petition reached its 1 million signature goal.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Arrest after axe choking
By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 16, 2014Gainesville Police arrested a local man and his girlfriend Wednesday night after police said he used an axe handle to choke a man and then beat him with a cellphone.
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Thrift 5 Boutique opens new location in downtown Gainesville
By Alison Eckerle | Jan. 16, 2014A new store is opening in Gainesville for shoppers with expensive taste on a budget.
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City of Gainesville launches open data website
By Bradley Norman | Jan. 15, 2014Gainesville now has a one-stop website for residents to access its data.
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Gainesville Coalition for Peace protests drone development
By Heather Reinblatt | Jan. 15, 2014A local organization protested outside a Gainesville-based robotics company Wednesday in response to the U.S. Army awarding the business millions of dollars for drone development.
