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Tebow visit draws 1,000
By Gabriela Rosias | June 13, 2011The scene inside the Archer Road Walmart Wednesday through Thursday evening looked closer to a tailgate than a line for a book signing.
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Dog yoga provides canines an opportunity to loosen leashes
By Devaney Vazquez | June 13, 2011With her front legs planted on the floor, Zoe's hind legs were lifted above her head in the yoga position known as "Downward Dog."
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House, memories scorched by fire
By Spencer L. Reeder | June 13, 2011A dark cloud of smoke curled its way up the morning sky.
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Local springs can't avoid stroke of the budget pen
By Emily Morrow | June 8, 2011More than 700 springs are sprinkled across Florida's landscape, providing an ecosystem for gators and fish, an escape for visitors and about 90 percent of north Florida's water supply.
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New sports bar hopes to score big with students, locals
By Carla Etheridge | June 6, 2011Last week, the restaurant space at 1209 W. University Ave. was officially reincarnated as Endzone Gainesville.
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Study: Koppers not upping cancer risk
By Emily Morrow | June 6, 2011Gainesville residents exposed to the contaminated dust and soil from the Cabot-Koppers Superfund site are not at an increased risk for developing cancer, according to an analysis by the Florida Department of Health.
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Fanfares show fizzles out
By Emily Morrow | June 1, 2011As a result of statewide reductions for public broadcasting and an inability to raise other funds, UF's WUFT-FM, WJUF-FM and their affiliate stations have canceled Fanfares & Fireworks.
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As profits soar, museum makes butterfly plant sale daily
By Spencer L. Reeder | June 1, 2011Butterflies aren't the only ones attracted to local flora.
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Midtown gets crafty as summer business slows
By Kelli Folse | May 30, 2011The summer heat has arrived. Students have fled the city, and the midtown business drought is on.
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City officials talk two-in-one election
By Lisa Jardim | May 30, 2011Gainesville residents might have to wait a little longer to find out the day they are supposed to vote for their future leadership.
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Sun rays guilty in slaying of fish in lake
By Clare Lennon | May 25, 2011One fish, two fish, red fish ... dead fish?
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Where gluttons win glory: locals eat wings for charity
By Kimberly Linton | May 25, 2011Hot wings, a packed crowd and the spirit of friendly competition sparked excitement Tuesday night at the inaugural Gainesville Chicken Wing Bowl Eating Contest.
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Drivers beware: 'click it or ticket' has returned
By Jasmine Earls | May 25, 2011The campaign, which began on Tuesday and is scheduled to go until June 5, is a law enforcement initiative to increase seat belt usage, raise awareness and save lives.
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Program helps pets get fixed
By Daniela Guzman | May 25, 2011Ramses rode home in his cat carrier on Wednesday afternoon, slightly dazed from post-surgery medication.
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Watermelons fill bellies, draw smiles at festival
By Lindsey Tercilla | May 23, 2011The sound of children laughing, the sight of people spitting seeds and the smell of freshly sliced watermelon filled the air Saturday at the 66th annual Newberry Watermelon Festival.
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Bottcher, Chase take their seats on city commission
By C.J. Pruner | May 23, 2011Two political newcomers officially took their seats on the Gainesville City Commission as Susan Bottcher and Todd Chase were officially sworn in at the Thelma Boltin Senior Activity Center on Thursday.
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Local Starbucks loses steam, set to close Sunday
By MICHAEL SYKES Alligator Contributing Writer | May 18, 2011The Starbucks store located at 3822 Newberry Road and 39th Street is scheduled to close on May 22.
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Coalition calls for repeal of meal limit
By Daniela Guzman | May 18, 2011As a great-great-grandson of a secretary of war, grandson of the drafter of the Nagasaki bombings and son of a minuteman missile operator, Keith McHenry, 54, has deep roots in American war history.
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At general store, customers come for mail, memories
By Alex Orlando | May 18, 2011The locals come for their mail and a place to get out of the sun. Out-of-towners come to show knee-high passengers the life their great-granddaddies once knew.
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Local teachers feel budget cuts
By Clare Lennon | May 16, 2011When Kat DiManno teaches her kindergarten class about plants, she knows she could stand in front of them and just tell them how it all works.
