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Consumer confidence is rising after October dip
By Colleen Wright | Dec. 2, 2013As 2013 comes to a close, consumer confidence is on the rebound.
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Local horses ‘catching fire’ on silver screen
By Hanna Marcus | Dec. 2, 2013When the “Catching Fire” horses trotted their way into the Capitol pulling the carriage holding Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, most residents and students were unaware of just how close to home these horses galloped.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
UF student drunkenly head-butts UPD officer
By Kathryn Varn | Dec. 2, 2013A UF student was arrested after University Police reported she drunkenly head-butted and spit at emergency personnel Saturday night near Library West.
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Tick-related diseases on the rise in Florida
By Meagan King | Dec. 2, 2013On the rise for the last 10 years, annually reported tick-related diseases in Florida have become so frequent that the state now ranks in the top 20 states for such diseases.
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BUSINESS
Local couple sells sweet business plan at farmers markets
By Melissa Dukes | Dec. 2, 2013As a 10-year-old girl, Gwen Thompson’s role model was Willy Wonka.
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Locals react to ‘Fast and the Furious’ actor Paul Walker’s death
By Elizabeth Boone | Dec. 2, 2013Nicole Santos said she will always remember his perfect eyes. Sophia Gibaldi said he was one of the better actors. Ethan Perry said the whole event was shocking.
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Resident helps ward off cold nights for homeless
By Brooke Austill | Dec. 2, 2013As cooler temperatures set in, Gainesville residents are helping the homeless combat the weather to stay comfortable and healthy.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Season ends on high for arrests, ejections during a home game
By Kathryn Varn | Dec. 1, 2013The UF-FSU game brought about more arrests and ejections than any other home game so far this season. It also brought some brawls, including a post-game fight involving an FSU fan and his machete.
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Researchers wine-ing about regional bacteria, fungi
By Daniela Gelatka | Dec. 1, 2013Regional fungi and bacteria may be part of what makes wines unique, researchers recently reported, but some Gainesville wine connoisseurs say the information could detract from the drink’s romanticism.
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BUSINESS
Gainesville businesses celebrate Small Business Saturday
By Ana Fajardo | Dec. 1, 2013Businesses across Gainesville benefited from Small Business Saturday, which encouraged customers to support independent, locally owned businesses. The day-after-Black-Friday event was promoted on social media and has gained traction in the past few years.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man threatens another with toy gun, metal bat
By Kathryn Varn | Dec. 1, 2013Gainesville Police arrested a local man Saturday afternoon after officers reported he threatened a man with a baseball bat and a toy gun.
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POLITICS
For too many, 2016 presidential election is already here
Dec. 1, 2013Despite the three years that remain in his term, for all intents and purposes, it appears that Barack Obama’s time as president is over. Some may feel sadness and disappointment, others pure jubilation. Regardless of how you feel about the president and his policies, the notion that someone’s presidency could effectively end three years before it should is damaging to the American government and our country.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Gainesville ranked fifth best small metro in the country
By Isha Choksi | Nov. 25, 2013The annual College Destination Index by the American Institute for Economic Research ranked Gainesville the fifth small metro area in the country for 2013-2014.
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Black Friday to include discounted cat adoptions in Butler Plaza
By Davona Williams | Nov. 25, 2013Forget Black Friday — it’s Black Furday if you ask Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue.
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Fast seafood restaurant reels in customers
By Brett Rabinovich | Nov. 25, 2013A new fast-food seafood restaurant has been reeling in business partially thanks to social media and a tie to UF.
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RTS bus service altered over UF’s Thanksgiving Break
By Hanna Marcus | Nov. 25, 2013Thanksgiving break will impact most Regional Transit System bus routes from Wednesday until Friday.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Shoplifters injure Kohl’s employee, race across Archer Road
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 25, 2013Two shoplifters were arrested Monday afternoon after they attacked an employee and led police officers on a chase through Butler Plaza.
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Gainesville not pursuing downtown ice skating rink this year
By Alexandra Hershorn | Nov. 25, 2013Bo Diddley Community Plaza will remain thawed-out for at least the sixth consecutive year.
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‘Thanksgivukkah’ presents rare holiday for Jewish families
By Rebecca Turkel | Nov. 25, 2013American Jews are preparing for even more celebration this Thanksgiving, as it also falls on the second night of Hanukkah.
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More officers on the highway for Thanksgiving Break
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 25, 2013Students leaving town should be extra vigilant while driving during Thanksgiving Break. Florida Highway Patrol troopers will be, too.
