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Energy drinks may lead to high blood pressure, study finds
By Sarah Kinonen | Mar. 25, 2013For Ariel Porto, opting for 5-Hour Energy Shots saved her MCAT score.
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New crosswalk hopes to combat traffic, pedestrian accidents
By Kathryn Varn | Mar. 25, 2013In an effort to reduce pedestrian accidents on the Southwest 62nd Boulevard crosswalk, the Gainesville Public Works Department installed flashing light signs to warn motorists of people crossing the road.
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In wake of Lil Wayne incident, experts warn against ‘sizzurp’
By Justine Giancola | Mar. 25, 2013Rapper Lil Wayne was hospitalized last week for seizures possibly associated with drinking a cough syrup mixture.
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Floridians eat more locally than rest of US
By Andrew Kays | Mar. 25, 2013Alan Hodges doesn’t know if locally grown foods are really healthier, cheaper and of higher quality than imported ones.
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Supreme Court same-sex marriage rulings could affect Florida law
By Kelsey Wonderlin | Mar. 25, 2013Florida could be affected by two U.S. Supreme Court cases scheduled for hearing today and Wednesday that challenge laws against gay marriage.
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More than 100 Red Robin fans welcome new Oaks Mall location
By Hanna Marcus | Mar. 25, 2013Justin Vanduren pointed to items on the glossy, new Red Robin menu.
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Europe comes alive in annual Gainesville festival
By Moises Reyes | Mar. 24, 2013Gainesville got a taste of the Old World as the second annual Viva Europe! festival brought performers, residents and students together in a daylong celebration of European cultures Saturday.
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Mayor Craig Lowe says his campaign will continue after DUI arrest
By Chris Alcantara | Mar. 24, 2013Despite his Thursday driving under the influence arrest — less than a month before the Gainesville mayoral runoff election — Mayor Craig Lowe’s campaign for re-election will continue as planned.
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Unhappiness causing zombie obsession
By Brianna Handy | Mar. 24, 2013With popular TV shows like “The Walking Dead” and numerous zombie video games, it is no surprise zombies have continued to peak people’s interests.
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Garden festival flourishes despite rain
By Alex Harris | Mar. 24, 2013Rain or shine, gardening enthusiasts were determined to enjoy this weekend’s Kanapaha Botanical Gardens’ Spring Garden Festival.
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Chili cooks spice up contest offerings
By Mary Velasquez | Mar. 24, 2013Chili lovers gathered at O’Leno State Park Saturday for the Chili Appreciation Society International Inc.’s sixth annual O’Leno Ole’ Chili Cook Off.
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New ballpark home run for Newberry
By Kelcee Griffis | Mar. 24, 2013Even after six years of playing professional baseball, Mike Spina Jr. can’t forget the thrill of playing in his hometown.
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South Florida rapper’s Ecstasy ends in jail
By Kathryn Varn | Mar. 24, 2013A South Florida rapper scheduled to perform at Allure NightClub was arrested on drug charges early Sunday.
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Arbor House women finding new homes after shelter closes
By Charmaine Miller | Mar. 24, 2013The five women and their children who moved out of the recently closed Arbor House are now all relocated.
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Hospital art cart up for Livestrong grant
By Victoria Cappelli | Mar. 24, 2013All Dylan Klempner wants is for cancer patients to be able embrace art in all its forms. Livestrong might be able to help him with that.
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Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe continuing his re-election campaign
Mar. 22, 2013Despite his Thursday DUI arrest, Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe will not drop out of the mayoral race.
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News spread most by word-of-mouth
By Bethany Schuster | Mar. 21, 2013A special report from the Pew Research Center’s 2013 State of the News Media found 72 percent of Americans commonly receive their news from their friends and family.
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Gainesville mayor arrested for DUI
By Kathryn Varn | Mar. 21, 2013Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe was arrested on DUI charges about 12 miles outside the city early Thursday.
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Festival to bring taste of Europe to downtown Gainesville
By Alyssa Nieves | Mar. 21, 2013The second annual Viva Europe! festival will highlight about 15 European countries Saturday on Bo Diddley Community Plaza.
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Study shows Mediterranean diet can help heart
By Justine Giancoloa | Mar. 21, 2013UF students looking for a healthier heart can add extra-virgin olive oil to their next meal.
