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METRO | POLITICS

‘Ender’s Game’ author’s bigoted views are among the minority

Oct. 27, 2013

The highly anticipated film adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s “Ender’s Game” hits movie screens across the country Friday. I haven’t read the much-heralded novel — or its subsequent sequels — but by all accounts, it’s a great novel. If the film is successful, it will likely launch yet another franchise based on a wildly popular series of young adult novels, following in the footsteps of “Harry Potter,” “Twilight” and the “Hunger Games,” to name a few.

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End-of-week cold front won’t stay for long

By Isha Choksi | Oct. 24, 2013

As students dig out their winter wear in celebration of cooler temperatures, UF meteorologist for WRUF Jeff Huffman advised the lower temperatures aren’t here to stay.

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Residents to book it to Friends of the Library sale

By Ana Fajardo | Oct. 24, 2013

The books are organized, the warehouse is quiet and volunteers are relaxing. But that won’t be the case Saturday.

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RTS routes 5, 6, 15 to detour for Pride Days 2013

By Hanna Marcus | Oct. 24, 2013

When 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, 2013

Enlightenment is coming to Gainesville.

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Local attorney releasing audio books of her romance novels

By Briana Erickson | Oct. 24, 2013

When Dianne Farb was 47, she made herself a promise — to become a published author by age 50.

Gerard Duncan, local pastor and founder of the “Occupy My Streetz” initiative, finishes painting a Pleasant Street home Saturday in an effort to revitalize the community.

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After rough journey, pastor paints houses in revitalization effort

By Ashley Crane | Oct. 24, 2013

Straining 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, 2013

UF students and local architects will showcase the creative side of architecture.

METRO | BUSINESS

Mindtree celebrates first year in Gainesville

By Thomas Lynn | Oct. 24, 2013

Two 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.

Patricia Hilliard-Nunn, UF lecturer of African-American studies, leads a congregation Thursday at the Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center for the eighth anniversary of Rosa Parks’ death.

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Rosa Parks honored by Gainesville Community

By Kathy Pierre | Oct. 24, 2013

The 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, 2013

Saturday 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, 2013

Dog 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.

METRO | BUSINESS

Will move for work: Grads relocate for jobs

By Chip Lowe | Oct. 23, 2013

College grads seem increasingly willing to relocate for employment, and locals attribute the wanderlust to technology changes and a lean job market.

Gov. Rick Scott, Darryl Cilli, Shannon Slusher and UF President Bernie Machen cut a ribbon after the ceremony at 160over90 on Wednesday morning promoting the new headquarters in downtown Gainesville. 160over90 is an international branding agency and is creating 35 new jobs with a $500,000 capital investment.

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Branding agency 160over90 opens Gainesville office

By Hanna Marcus | Oct. 23, 2013

A high-profile branding agency has opened its doors downtown at 21 SE Second Place with the goal of revamping the UF brand.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man, 78, hits granddaughter, 42, with loaded handgun

By Kathryn Varn | Oct. 23, 2013

The 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, 2013

The virtual world can have some serious implications in reality, according to recent study conclusions from Stanford University researchers.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Alachua County domestic violence task force Peaceful Paths launches

By Davona Williams | Oct. 22, 2013

“Gary killed her.”

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

College students most susceptible to identity theft, report says

By Elizabeth Brown | Oct. 22, 2013

Jordan 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, 2013

Favorable fall weather and unusual amounts of summer rain may have balanced out for local pumpkin patches.

Relish employees cook burgers for customers Monday evening. The restaurant has been named by Thrillist.com as the best place to eat while intoxicated in Gainesville.

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Drunk residents’ relished burgers top national list

By Alex Harris | Oct. 22, 2013

An article by Thrillist.com recently honored popular drunk eateries at the top party schools in the nation, and Gainesville’s Relish made the cut.