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NetClarify helps manage online reputation
By Ana Gomez | Feb. 18, 2013There’s a way to prevent late-night drunk posts and profanity-filled tweets from getting in the way of a job.
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Eastside High students to compete in regional science bowl
By Kelcee Griffis | Feb. 18, 2013After being grilled for about five hours on all topics related to science, a team of five high school students in Gainesville is preparing to blast off to the National Science Bowl’s regional competition.
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Police investigate downtown apartment complex attack
By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 17, 2013Gainesville Police is investigating a Sunday morning burglary at a downtown apartment complex that left a UF graduate student injured and sparked authorities to send out a UF Alert to students, faculty and staff.
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RTS driver arrested on theft charges
By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 17, 2013Gainesville Police arrested a Regional Transit System bus driver Friday night for allegedly stealing two cellphones.
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Runners speed through weekend marathons
By Eleni Kouvatsos | Feb. 17, 2013The Five Points of Life Foundation and LifeSouth blood bank hosted five races this weekend to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness for blood donations.
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Florida Park Service releases free parks app
By Daniella de la Campa | Feb. 17, 2013The Florida Park Service has released a free smartphone application that allows users to receive instant access to information on all of Florida’s 171 state parks, trails and historic sites.
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Wendy’s protestors want fair wages for farm work
By Alex Harris | Feb. 14, 2013The Rev. Les Singleton held a disassembled hamburger and pointed at its single, tiny tomato slice.
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Two arrested in connection with consecutive Midtown robberies
By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 14, 2013Students walking around Midtown can breathe easier, as Gainesville Police arrested two people in connection with two January robberies in the area.
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Local artists display works in winter art fair this weekend
By Michelle Jackson | Feb. 14, 2013Local artists will showcase their artwork to Gainesville area residents this weekend during the sixth annual Winter Fine Art Fair at Tioga Town Center in Newberry.
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Large asteroid to skirt Earth today
By Andrew Kays | Feb. 14, 2013If an asteroid half the size of a football field were to strike Earth, it would flatten everything within 750 square miles.
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Hot rod owners show off cars for heroes
By Kathy Pierre | Feb. 14, 2013Your car must be 30 years old or older to ride.
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Future researchers gather for science fair
By Caitlin Raddatz | Feb. 13, 2013An 11th-grader from Eastside High School stood tall next to a stark white tri-fold board, covered with charts, graphs and text.
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Survey takes input on bus system
By Elise Rodriguez | Feb. 13, 2013The City of Gainesville and the Regional Transit System are asking the public for its opinion as part of a study that focuses on implementing an alternative bus system.
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Singles to be sold tonight
By Hanna Marcus | Feb. 12, 2013Gainesville residents will put their wallets on the line for a chance to score a date this Valentine’s Day.
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US sees increase in shark attacks
By Marjorie Nunez | Feb. 12, 2013Sharks have never had the best reputation. “Jaws,” “Open Water” and “Shark Attack” are a few of the most popularized interactions of sharks and humans.
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Florists, chocolatiers prepare for Valentine’s
By Alex Harris | Feb. 12, 2013Gainesville residents may be breaking a sweat as Valentine’s Day approaches, but local florists’, bakers’ and chocolatiers’ hearts are skipping a beat in preparation for the big day.
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Study shows low-calorie menus good for business
By Meghan Pryce | Feb. 12, 2013A new study released this month showed that serving lower-calorie options is not only good for customers’ health, but it’s also good for business.
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New bar, craft beer franchise to open tap on Archer Road
By Hanna Marcus | Feb. 11, 2013In a college town like Gainesville, there’s a bar on every corner.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DJ removed from fraternity party for intoxication, claims drugged
By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 11, 2013An Arizona disc jockey left a fraternity party in an ambulance Saturday night after University Police reported he was too intoxicated to finish his performance.
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City Commission, mayoral candidates debate during forum
By Billy Kennedy | Feb. 11, 2013The Alachua County Democratic Black Caucus hosted the second candidate forum of the 2013 Gainesville mayoral and District 4 City Commission campaigns Monday night at the Alachua County Administration Building.
