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Dove World Outreach sells property, prepares to move

By Kelcee Griffis | July 17, 2013

Dove World Outreach Center has officially flown the coop.

METRO | BUSINESS

Making the move a bit easier

By Katherine Kallergis | July 16, 2013

Maybe you’re about to start your first week of college; or maybe you’ll be returning to the same apartment with the same roommates. Regardless of how you’re feeling (dread, excitement, stress or otherwise), it’s important to start the year with your room and your roommates on a good note.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Suspect missing after Sunday killing

By Kelcee Griffis | July 15, 2013

A 37-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday morning at an apartment complex off of Southwest 20th Avenue, and the suspect is still missing.

Two-week-old Jordan Decker lies on his mother, Sandra Decker, at a La Leche League of Gainesville meeting in April. In Florida, the lowest statewide average for a standard hospital delivery is $9,008.

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Whoa, baby: US leads world in price of giving birth in hospitals

By Jeanna Arroyo | July 15, 2013

Caraline Stephens said having a baby was going to be fun.

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Child burn victims head to camp

By Rebekah McMurrain | July 15, 2013

Fourteen-year-old Earl Gardner spent his Sunday morning learning the ins and outs of a fire truck.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

City Commission considers selling 5-acre section of Loblolly Woods

By Hanna Marcus | July 15, 2013

A piece of city woodlands may soon be up for sale, but for residents and city leaders, reaching an agreement about the issue has been no walk in the park.

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

The best and worst parts of pursuing relationships in college

By Cara Chiaramonte | July 12, 2013

I’ve always pressured myself to find Mr. Right in college. My parents met in high school and were married by the time they were in their early 20s.

Aspen stands next to Michelle Dunlap, 40, director of Phoenix Animal Rescue, at West End Animal Hospital in Newberry on Wednesday. Aspen is up for adoption.

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County announces free pet adoptions until end of July

By Gabriela Suarez | July 11, 2013

It’s raining cats and dogs in Gainesville this month as Alachua County Animal Services has partnered with two local organizations to hold the first “Feline Frenzy and Canine Crazy” adoption event.

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DMV and tax office merge proves good for residents, drivers

By Hanna Marcus | July 10, 2013

When the Alachua County Department of Motor Vehicles closed its doors and merged with the Alachua County Tax Collector’s office in March, the effects of the change were uncertain.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

New Alachua County manager mindful of students

By Kelcee Griffis | July 10, 2013

Alachua County has a new CEO.

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Govt. to schools: no junk food next year

By Alanna Massey | July 10, 2013

In the battle between Cookie Monster and Captain Vegetable, Uncle Sam wants the fresh and green.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Stopped in traffic, man charged with trafficking

By Alexa Volland | July 10, 2013

Gainesville Police arrested a Miami man Tuesday after police said he stomped on prescription pills that fell from his pant legs.

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Gainesville’s gone to the bros

By Hanna Marcus | July 8, 2013

Titletown can now add a new accolade to its list of claims to fame, and it’s pretty sweet, dude.

METRO | BUSINESS

Summer B semester means business

By Rebekah McMurrain | July 8, 2013

The transition from Summer A to Summer B at UF has its ups and downs for local businesses. Although many students return home, incoming freshmen continue to keep Gainesville lively.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE