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Local kids take a hike
Feb. 21, 2010Eric Thompson looked down, his white Nike shoes barely safe from the mud.
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RTS bus drivers face off in driving rodeo
By MINCH MINCHIN | Feb. 21, 2010Gainesville RTS drivers sped through obstacle courses in the 12th Annual Regional Transit System Bus Roadeo.
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Split Ticket
By Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 21, 2010After a very, very long afternoon in a sauna — we mean office — of niceties from politicos in training and conversation after conversation about the Reitz Union’s renovation and expansion, we’d like to present you with our spring 2010 endorsement. Hold onto your hats, ladies and gentlemen, because this endorsement may surprise you.
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GPD study highlights accidents involving pedestrians
By MELINDA CARSTENSEN | Feb. 21, 2010Mother always said look both ways before crossing the street.
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Federal judge approves UF student's First Amendment case
By SAMANTHA DELGADO | Feb. 18, 2010On the Facebook page, Evans described her high school teacher as “the worst teacher she ever had.”
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Event to recruit locals for about 600 new jobs
By MELINDA CARSTENSEN | Feb. 18, 2010FloridaWorks is holding a recruitment event today and Saturday to help job seekers in Alachua and Bradford counties find employment.
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Former GPD officer found not guilty of child abuse
By MINCH MINCHIN | Feb. 18, 2010After nearly two weeks of testimony, Herbert Wade Priester, the 39-year-old former Gainesville policeman charged with child abuse and neglect of his daughter, has been found not guilty of both charges.
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USF professor revisits WWII
Feb. 17, 2010When Gary Mormino asked the crowd of about 45 in Pugh Hall Wednesday night if anyone had served in World War II, not one person raised a hand.
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Presentation relives civil rights memories
By Andrew Wyzan | Feb. 17, 2010Khambria Clarke had tears in her eyes as she spoke to the crowd of more than 30 gathered at the Civic Media Center Wednesday night.
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‘Sexpert’ gives advice, tips for a healthier sex life
Feb. 17, 2010For more than 20 years, Sheri Winston brought babies into the world.
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UF student hopes to expand his social site to other college towns
By CAROLINE LEWIS | Feb. 17, 2010When Adam Coelho launched the Web site CitiSync in August 2009, he was trying to make get-togethers in Gainesville a little bit easier.
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65 animals infected with distemper over last six weeks
By ASHLEY LARA MOSES | Feb. 17, 2010Roommates Rachael Bruce and Danitza Dragovic are worried about their dog, Zeus.
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Student scarfs five pounds of ice cream
By Emily Morrow | Feb. 16, 2010Some brought their own spoons, some brought hot water, but they all brought an appetite.
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Man who stole mayor's wallet found in her neighborhood, according to police
Feb. 16, 2010A Gainesville man who stole Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan’s wallet from City Hall years ago was arrested again Tuesday morning when a witness noticed him trying to get into vehicles in her neighborhood.
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Police discuss plans at meeting
By ALLYSON FOX | Feb. 16, 2010Gainesville Police Department Chief Tony Jones wants city residents to understand a couple of things.
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Speaker promotes homeless ‘adoption’ program on tour
By NATHAN BEAM | Feb. 16, 2010Wood paneling, shag carpet and a plastic pantry frame the interior of the van-turned-home. To some, the 1994 Ford Econoline is a mere vehicle, but to some homeless people in Florida, it is a beacon of hope.
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Israel birthright registration to begin
By REBEKAH GEIER | Feb. 16, 2010Jewish young adults hoping to explore their heritage can begin registering at noon today for a free 10-day trip to Israel this summer.
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Two arrested after beating and leaving homeless man to die
Feb. 15, 2010Two St. Francis House residents were arrested and charged with attempted murder for beating a homeless man Saturday.
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Alachua County sees drop in registered voters
By SAMANTHA DELGADO | Feb. 15, 2010Voter registration for the 2010 election ended Monday evening with 2,669 less registered voters in Alachua County than in 2009.
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Crossword Tournament held over weekend
By Joey Flechas | Feb. 15, 2010When George Hyde put pencil to paper Saturday morning, he and about 80 people followed more than 300 clues to fill out more than 500 little white squares with various words and phrases.
