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Touring global warming activists stop at Gainesville park

By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 25, 2009

Some acoustic guitars, a couple of drums, a dash of disappointment in society and a sprinkle of hope for the future were served up in a Gainesville park Wednesday. About 80 people showed up for the Respect Yer Mama Bicycle Tour and punk show in Northeast Park on Wednesday afternoon. The show was organized by Jon DeCarmine around the arrival of four activists, Shannon Murray, Art Friedrich, Cylee Heart and Evan Greer, who biked over 1,200 miles throughout Florida in the past month.

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Students celebrate give up luxuries for Lent

By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 25, 2009

So begins another season of people giving up luxuries for God.

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New prescription drug increases eyelash growth

By Victoria Phillips | Feb. 25, 2009

Have the prayers of short-lashed ladies everywhere finally been answered?

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Free pancakes draw more than 1,400 people to IHOP

Feb. 24, 2009

More than 1,400 people flocked to IHOP Tuesday to get their three free buttermilk pancakes in celebration of National Pancake Day.

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Gainesville residents divided over discrimination amendment

By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 24, 2009

Gainesville voters will soon decide whether to amend the city's discrimination policy amid controversy.

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Man arrested after chase

By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 24, 2009

A Gainesville man was arrested Monday after trying to hit a Gainesville Police officer with his car.

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Florida locals found "grassroots" sandal company

By RACHEL KOPEC | Feb. 23, 2009

Go cure cancer. Go write the great American novel. Go start a sandal company.

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IHOP gives out free pancakes, accepts donations

By CAROLYN TILLO | Feb. 23, 2009

IHOP will give out free pancakes today to celebrate National Pancake Day.

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Gainesville man flees police from downtown parking lot

By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 23, 2009

A Gainesville man was arrested for possessing guns and crack cocaine after a police foot chase.

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Local resident finds body in car, may be missing man

By Nicole Safker | Feb. 23, 2009

A man's body was found in a car near the UF campus Monday afternoon.

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No surprises at Academy Awards for movie lovers

By EMILY FUGGETTA | Feb. 23, 2009

Oscar night for movie buffs is like the World Series for baseball lovers, but after the Academy Awards Sunday, some felt like Red Sox fans watching the Yankees take the trophy yet again.

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Two amendments up for vote at city elections on March 24

Feb. 22, 2009

Today is the last day to register to vote in the March 24 City of Gainesville elections.

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New online dating site geared toward college students

By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 22, 2009

It starts with a flirt.

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Krispy Kreme and IHOP shootings related, police said

By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 22, 2009

Officials believe two shootings at two 24-hour food businesses early Saturday morning are related.

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Alachua County high school students set the brain bar

By EMILY FUGGETTA | Feb. 22, 2009

Watch out, college students - there are some smart high-schoolers in Alachua County moving into the spotlight.

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City vote to keep golf course, passes traffic safety act

Feb. 19, 2009

Gainesville City Commissioners approved an act that will allow for the installation of red light cameras at congested intersections at their meeting Thursday.

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Low salaries don't stop workers from improving city

By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 19, 2009

Gainesville civil servants have their own motivations for public work, but money is not one of them.

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Festival showcases avant–garde films

By MARY MANCHESS | Feb. 18, 2009

Random blurs of colors and images. There is static. The screen goes blank. The audience is confused.

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Voters have big decisions to make before March election

By EMILY FUGGETTA | Feb. 18, 2009

With two open commission seats and two proposed charter amendments on the ballot for the upcoming city election, voters have a lot to wade through on their way to the polls.

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Economic condition does not affect marijuana sales

By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 18, 2009

He pushes the sawed-off top half of a Canada Dry 2-liter into a container of water, forcing smoke into his lungs.