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Switch to digital TV may be postponed
By LINDSEY MARMORSTEIN | Feb. 3, 2009The switch to digital transmission is supposed to take place Feb. 17, but it may be pushed back to June 12.
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Super Bowl XLIII commercials disappointing to some
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 2, 2009Jon Morris had a hard time choosing his favorite Super Bowl commercial.
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Idol runner–up attracts crowd at Swamp Restaurant
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 2, 2009Screams of "I love you" came from an audience of about 300 people as David Archuleta took the stage at The Swamp Restaurant Monday afternoon.
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City Commission hopefuls announce candidacy
By MORGAN COLLINS | Feb. 2, 2009Two hopeful candidates announced their bids Monday for Gainesville City Commission seats that will open in March.
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Animal rights groups protest glue mousetraps
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Feb. 2, 2009While most of Gainesville was trying to stay warm and dry Monday afternoon, Carmen Cusack was lying on a giant mousetrap wearing only a bikini, heels and a pair of mouse ears.
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Human rights lawyer discusses Muslim life after 9/11
By Matt Tripp | Feb. 2, 2009To kick off Islam Awareness Month, a top human rights lawyer and news commentator came to UF Monday night to speak about the Muslim community following 9/11.
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Man arrested for posting false bomb threats online
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 1, 2009A Gainesville man was arrested Friday in connection with a false bomb threat posted to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office Web site.
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Gainesville residents host Super Bowl XLIII parties
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 1, 2009As championship games go, Super Bowl XLIII was a relaxed affair in Gainesville.
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Bike ride raises awareness of cyclists' rights to road
By MALLORY ZUCKERMAN | Feb. 1, 2009Students, teachers, children, environmental activists and professional cyclists took to the streets Friday for Gainesville's Second Annual Community Rock 'n' Ride.
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10th Annual Great Air Potato Roundup attracts residents of all ages
By RACHAEL PINO | Feb. 1, 2009Couch potatoes were nowhere to be found at the 10th Annual Great Air Potato Roundup.
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Gainesville man suspected in stealing electronics in cars
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 1, 2009The Gainesville Police Department is searching for a man suspected of a string of auto burglaries in Gainesville.
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Crossword celebrity creates puzzle for tournament
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 1, 2009Eric Reinhardt may not know much about doo-wop, but he does know just about everything else.
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Man with marijuana found hiding from GPD under bed
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 1, 2009A Gainesville man was arrested Friday night after he was found hiding from police under a bed.
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County Commission opposes proposed prison
By YVONNE AYALA | Jan. 29, 2009The Alachua County Commission drafted a letter officially opposing the construction of a proposed state prison for East Gainesville at their Tuesday meeting, although the state has not submitted formal land use changes.
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Chainsaw artist honors Tebow with tree carving
By KATIE EMMETS | Jan. 29, 2009Tim Tebow is not made of steel. He's made of wood.
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Local police use blood–clotting agent to save lives
By KATIE EMMETS | Jan. 29, 2009A Gainesville Police officer helped save the lives of eight people by putting together a trauma kit containing items used by the U.S Military.
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Local Rotary clubs search for scholarship applicants
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Jan. 29, 2009Bram Fiebelkorn spent the 2006-2007 academic year in Panama teaching children to speak English and helping impoverished Panamanians receive free medical care.
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Woman accused of neglecting drunk 12–year–old
By KATIE EMMETS | Jan. 29, 2009A Gainesville woman was arrested Wednesday and charged with child neglect after failing to get professional medical help for a 12-year-old girl who was drunk at her house.
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Woman accused of driving car over victim's foot
By KATIE EMMETS | Jan. 29, 2009A Gainesville woman was arrested late Tuesday night after being accused of driving her car over another woman's foot a week earlier.
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Fungus threatens Florida's avocado industry
By TATIANA GONZALEZ | Jan. 29, 2009An unassuming beetle carrying a fungus on its back has the potential to devastate Florida's avocado industry, according to a study done by UF experts.
