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Website lets drivers check traffic
By Alex Catalano | Nov. 12, 2012Interstate 75 is now streaming.
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Veterans Day event flight to the past
By Noelia Trujillo | Nov. 12, 2012Bruce Doyle never knew his father.
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Built to help community, library celebrates success
By Anrea Carroz | Nov. 12, 2012Kids flocked to a small Gainesville library Saturday for an unconventional birthday party.
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Local bar Mars Pub and Arcade reopens under new management
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 8, 2012After a tear-stricken closing night at Mars Pub and Arcade, six regulars decided they didn’t want to see their favorite bar close.
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Gainesville librarian wins award for piloting English language program
By Jewel Midelis | Nov. 8, 2012When Al Martin traveled to Mexico, he returned home to Gainesville with an award-winning idea.
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Bus routes reduced, canceled
By Meredith Rutland | Nov. 8, 2012Gators who want to see today’s Homecoming Parade should plan ahead if they rely on city buses to get to campus.
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Ice rink to bring frosty fun to downtown plaza
By Kelcee Griffis | Nov. 8, 2012Gainesville might not get snow this holiday season, but it’s getting an ice rink.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
UPD investigates incident at P. K. Yonge
By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 8, 2012University Police is investigating an incident at the P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School that led to police arresting a student late last week.
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Custard shop to open in former Book Lover’s Cafe location
By Ayana Stewart | Nov. 7, 2012Thirteenth Street will get a little sweeter this spring.
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Obama secures re-election as Florida remains close
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 6, 2012Even after networks started calling the election for President Barack Obama, Florida remained persistently close.
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County Commission keeps Democratic majority
By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 6, 2012After almost a year on the campaign trail, the fate of the Alachua County Commission rested on a set of bar graphs.
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Trader Joe’s Gainesville location now accepting job applications
By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Nov. 6, 2012Trader Joe’s grocery store is accepting job applications starting today.
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Man arrested for having marijuana, alligator hide
By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 6, 2012A Gainesville man was arrested Monday afternoon after police found an alligator hide and a marijuana plant on his property.
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Cold weather supplies donated to homeless residents this week
By Audreyanna Loguerre | Nov. 6, 2012Organizations keep homeless people warm and safe during the cold nights.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Phone scammers demand money for family members
By Michael Scott Davidson | Nov. 5, 2012Two UF students have been targeted by phone scammers claiming to be holding their family members hostage in the past month, according to a University Police public bulletin.
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Food drive makes baskets of hope
By Kelcee Griffis | Nov. 5, 2012For James Paulk, the Thanksgiving season is a reminder of growing up in a one-parent home.
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House of representatives candidate looks to aid job creation through deregulation
By Webb | Nov. 5, 2012Though Keith Perry was born in Florida State University territory, he hopes to represent the Gator Nation in the state house of representatives.
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Local attorney hopes to shift state’s focus to education, reproductive rights
By Webb | Nov. 5, 2012Andrew Morey is passionate about education — he even married a schoolteacher.
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UF study finds bedbugs capable of beating the odds, living longer
By Audreyanna Loguerre | Nov. 5, 2012Bedbugs often sleep in others’ beds, but they don’t want to cuddle.
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Study finds secret stash in popular energy drinks
By Michelle Plitnikas | Nov. 5, 2012When students reach for a can of Red Bull to keep them awake through an all-night study session, they may be getting more caffeine than they expect.
