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Man killed by swerving car on I-75
By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 16, 2012A man died when a car crashed into him on Interstate 75 Thursday afternoon while he was fixing his engine.
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Ordinance allows downtown bars to operate near churches
By Adrianna Paidas | Feb. 16, 2012The Gainesville City Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to amend an ordinance that forbids places of religious assembly and bars to be within 300 feet of each another.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Four charged in beating of Gainesville pregnant woman
Feb. 16, 2012On Wednesday, Gainesville Police arrested Jeremy P. Delapierre, 25. He was charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery by strangulation.
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Students should learn to fight off predators, not be victims
By Joshua Fonzi | Feb. 16, 2012The fact is, people, if you stopped allowing yourselves to be victims, you wouldn't be one.
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Bill to privatize Florida prisons fails in Senate, could return
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 16, 2012The largest potential change to the Florida prison system failed to pass in the Florida Senate this week, but opponents to the bill are concerned that the fight isn't over.
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Gainesville roller derby team eligible to compete nationally
By Chris Alcantara | Feb. 15, 2012A Gainesville-based women's roller derby league will be able to compete nationally now that it has been picked to join a national skating apprenticeship program.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
First floor of North Hall closed after student attempts suicide
Feb. 15, 2012University Police closed the first floor of North Hall for about six hours Wednesday after a student attempted suicide.
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Former officer sued for illegal videotapings
Feb. 15, 2012The City of Gainesville, a former Gainesville Police chief and a former GPD officer are being sued for allegations related to the secret videotaping of several women, some of whom were naked while they were filmed.
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Ocala man arrested on charges of cocaine possession and battery
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 15, 2012An Ocala man was tackled three times and tased by a Gainesville Police officer on Tuesday night after the officer found cocaine on him.
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UPD investigates second suspected hazing incident
By Joey Flechas | Feb. 14, 2012University Police are investigating a second possible hazing case that occurred two years ago.
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State Senate to discuss in-state tuition bill
By Erin Jester | Feb. 14, 2012The Florida Senate recently rejected a bill that would allow some children of undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition, but hope for immigrants might not be lost.
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Women charged with domestic battery
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 14, 2012Two women were charged with domestic battery Monday night.
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Traffic stop yields 1.8 pounds of pot
Feb. 14, 2012A routine traffic stop turned into a drug bust Monday night when an Alachua County Sheriff's deputy found 1.8 pounds of marijuana under a car's hood.
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Tempur-Pedic donates mattresses to Ronald McDonald House
By Adara Ney | Feb. 14, 2012The Ronald McDonald House of Gainesville will need some helping hands next week.
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Renovations begin on local community resource center
By Adrianna Paidas | Feb. 14, 2012A grassroots organization will finally see the fruits of its labor in the form of a renovated community center.
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Senior Center swing dancers celebrate love to the music
By Sarah Loftus | Feb. 14, 2012For the Saucermans, every day is Valentine's Day.
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Drug dealer, buyer arrested for stealing electronics
Feb. 14, 2012Gainesville Police arrested a drug dealer and a buyer Monday for stealing about $3,200 in electronics from local Walmarts in the past two weeks.
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Mayor joins team to promote Obama's accomplishments
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 14, 2012Gainesville's mayor is working to promote the president and keep Republicans in check.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Commission may leave GRU due to increasing costs
By Adrianna Paidas | Feb. 14, 2012The Alachua County Commission decided Tuesday to consider the costs of using other energy providers after learning that Gainesville Regional Utility's biomass contract will increase the county's utility bill.
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Ride home results in car theft
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 13, 2012A Gainesville man stole a car from a man who offered him a ride home.
