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Local Chipotles make switch to vegetarian pinto beans
By Alex Harris | Sep. 29, 2013Gainesville Chipotle locations recently started offering newly bacon-free pinto beans.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Upcoming bike light with a new feature might help riders at night
By Christine Flammia | Sep. 29, 2013A new neon green bike light produced by a British student hasn’t hit the marketplace yet, but some locals anticipate it could make night riding safer. Others are not convinced.
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Food truck rally now offers options for pets to dine alongside owners
By Haley Neer | Sep. 29, 2013A new addition to the food truck scene made tails wag at High Dive on Saturday. Earth Pets Treat Truck, which caters specifically to canine companions, made its High Dive rally debut alongside other vendors.
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Increase in mosquito population leads to Health Department advisory about disease
By McKenzie Collard | Sep. 26, 2013The Alachua County Health Department issued a mosquito advisory earlier this week, announcing that mosquitoes capable of transmitting diseases such as the West Nile virus are swarming the county.
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BUSINESS
UF alumnus’ website and app hand out free gift cards for local businesses
By Michaela Bisienere | Sep. 26, 2013In 2011, UF alumnus Edward Lavagnino walked into a Sports Authority for a pair of socks and walked out with an idea.
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Former 13th Street Walmart location in first steps of redevelopment, possibly to be a shopping center
By Hanna Marcus | Sep. 26, 2013Since the 13th Street Walmart relocated in January, the plans for the empty building have been on skids. Now, the property owner has taken the first step toward redeveloping the location.
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Honda to fund Ocala Drive-in’s digital projector upgrade
By Halley Wharton | Sep. 26, 2013OCALA — The Ocala Drive-in Theatre received a digital projector after winning an online competition Monday.
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Parents are newest secret weapon for millennials’ interviews
By Alex Harris | Sep. 25, 2013When Chrissy McLarty gets ready for a job interview, she makes sure she has a professional outfit, her resume — and her mom.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Gainesville man threatens workers with samurai sword
By Kelcee Griffis | Sep. 25, 2013A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday after threatening a lawn crew and an officer with a samurai sword.
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BUSINESS
Startups can now solicit investments with some restrictions
By Niko Pifferetti | Sep. 25, 2013For many entrepreneurs, persuading investors to fund startup companies has always been a struggle, but a federal law that took effect Monday and that’s expected to impact Gainesville, may make it easier.
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Ryan Lochte partners with Yogurtology for new flavors, charities
By Hanna Marcus | Sep. 24, 2013The answer to “What Would Ryan Lochte Do?” after starring in a TV series appears to be promoting frozen yogurt flavors for charity.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
UF student arrested after making bomb threat against Alpha Phi Omega
By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 24, 2013Editor's note: Ridenhour was not found guilty of the acts detailed in his arrest, and in April 2016, records of the arrest were expunged, according to Alachua County court records.
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Gainesville riding coattails of craft beer's rising national popularity
By Chip Lowe | Sep. 24, 2013As regionally brewed beer continues to grow in popularity across the nation, the Gainesville area has seen its share of success locally.
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Weekend race to raise money for children with dietary needs
By Cheri Bailey | Sep. 24, 2013Students and residents will pound the pavement Saturday during an event to benefit children with dietary disorders.
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New television ad for Gainesville startup Fracture goes nationwide
By Mary Francis | Sep. 24, 2013A local startup piloted by two UF alumni screened its first national TV ad on the DIY Network last week.
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Nonprofit hopes to turn former jail into homeless shelter
By Ana Krsmanovic | Sep. 24, 2013As the city moves toward establishing a shelter for homeless residents at a former jail, a local nonprofit is placing its bid to become manager of the operation.
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POLITICS
Not just Ted Yoho anymore — Congress is hypocritical about food stamps
Sep. 24, 2013Last month, I wrote a column about Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.), the congressman who represents Gainesville, and his support for cutting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as food stamps. Yoho, along with 216 of his fellow House Republicans, displayed that support on Thursday when he voted to cut the SNAP program by $40 billion over the next 10 years.
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Enforcing daytime traffic barriers on campus frustrating to students
By Colleen Wright | Sep. 23, 2013A shortcut through Gale Lemerand Drive might save a few minutes from rush hour traffic.
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Students Party, Swamp Party reveal election platforms
By Colleen Wright | Sep. 23, 2013After two days of crowdsourcing ideas from students last week, Students Party and Swamp Party released platforms for the Fall 2013 elections.
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UF grad to promote local nonprofits
By Megan Reeves | Sep. 23, 2013When UF alumnus Eric Tilden decided working as an engineer wasn’t fulfilling him, he decided to launch an initiative to help local nonprofits through media.
