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RTS routes 5, 6, 15 to detour for Pride Days 2013
By Hanna Marcus | Oct. 24, 2013When the Pride Parade marches through Gainesville on Saturday, some city bus routes will be switched around.
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New York-based Tibetan to teach Buddhist history in Gainesville
By Evan Echave | Oct. 24, 2013Enlightenment is coming to Gainesville.
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Local attorney releasing audio books of her romance novels
By Briana Erickson | Oct. 24, 2013When Dianne Farb was 47, she made herself a promise — to become a published author by age 50.
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After rough journey, pastor paints houses in revitalization effort
By Ashley Crane | Oct. 24, 2013Straining to take extra care with each stroke, he brushed the last coat of periwinkle paint onto the trim of Ms. Connie Williams’ home on Saturday.
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ARTWALK to showcase architecture projects
By Nicole Early | Oct. 24, 2013UF students and local architects will showcase the creative side of architecture.
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Mindtree celebrates first year in Gainesville
By Thomas Lynn | Oct. 24, 2013Two UF seniors stood side by side with their feet planted on the carpet and hands raised in the air like goalies. They swatted at the air, trying to hit a virtual ball on a TV screen.
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Rosa Parks honored by Gainesville Community
By Kathy Pierre | Oct. 24, 2013The Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee honored Rosa Parks on the eighth anniversary of her death Thursday.
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Award-winning Fall Harvest Festival returns to Micanopy for 39th year
By Brett Rabinovich | Oct. 23, 2013Saturday and Sunday will bring a vibrant collection of arts, crafts and food to Micanopy.
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Weekend Halloween fest to draw decked-out dogs in costumes
By Liz Mooney | Oct. 23, 2013Dog owners are invited to have a paws-itively good time while supporting a purr-fect cause at the pet-friendly Halloween fest at Dogwood Park & Daycare.
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Will move for work: Grads relocate for jobs
By Chip Lowe | Oct. 23, 2013College grads seem increasingly willing to relocate for employment, and locals attribute the wanderlust to technology changes and a lean job market.
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Branding agency 160over90 opens Gainesville office
By Hanna Marcus | Oct. 23, 2013A high-profile branding agency has opened its doors downtown at 21 SE Second Place with the goal of revamping the UF brand.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man, 78, hits granddaughter, 42, with loaded handgun
By Kathryn Varn | Oct. 23, 2013The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Alachua man Tuesday night after deputies reported he hit his granddaughter with a gun multiple times.
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Sexy characters may have startling consequences
By Lauren Adhav | Oct. 22, 2013The virtual world can have some serious implications in reality, according to recent study conclusions from Stanford University researchers.
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Alachua County domestic violence task force Peaceful Paths launches
By Davona Williams | Oct. 22, 2013“Gary killed her.”
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College students most susceptible to identity theft, report says
By Elizabeth Brown | Oct. 22, 2013Jordan McPherson thinks twice before he uses his credit card.
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Local pumpkin patches selling strong despite rainy growing season
By Kayla Marcus | Oct. 22, 2013Favorable fall weather and unusual amounts of summer rain may have balanced out for local pumpkin patches.
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Drunk residents’ relished burgers top national list
By Alex Harris | Oct. 22, 2013An article by Thrillist.com recently honored popular drunk eateries at the top party schools in the nation, and Gainesville’s Relish made the cut.
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Semitruck driver hit woman, didn’t stop
By Kathryn Varn | Oct. 22, 2013Gainesville Police are looking for information about a Tuesday morning crash involving a semitruck and a woman who was found on the road with severe injuries.
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Bike culture taking off in Gainesville as shops organize scheduled rides
By Ana Fajardo | Oct. 22, 2013With an abundance of bike lanes and trails around town, weekly group bike rides hosted by local shops have become an avenue for cyclists to socialize as well as a healthy incentive to pedal faster.
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Gainesville parks receive national accreditation
By Patricia Potestades | Oct. 22, 2013The city of Gainesville has made Leslie Knope proud.
