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Worsening economy increases library attendance
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Feb. 12, 2009When thinking of a city hot spot, the library isn't usually what comes to mind.
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Gainesville hopes to use stimulus money to tackle projects
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 11, 2009Gainesville is hungry for a slice of Obama's $789-billion stimulus pie.
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Man steals cash and credit cards to raise gang status
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 11, 2009A Gainesville man was arrested Monday and charged with stealing money in order to raise his ranking in the United Blood Nation, a gang more commonly known as the Bloods.
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Bank customers unaware of discreet robbery
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 9, 2009A man robbed a Gainesville bank Tuesday by discreetly approaching a teller and handing her a threatening note.
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Nonprofit organization raises breast cancer awareness
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Feb. 9, 2009Brandon Mendelson wants you to touch your breasts.
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Kentucky comes out on top against UF in blood drive
By JEREMY GRINER | Feb. 9, 2009UF and Kentucky fans were fighting a bloody battle nearly a week before the men's basketball game.
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Cold case unit continues 20–year search
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 9, 2009Twenty years and over 3,000 leads after the disappearance of Tiffany Sessions, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office held a press conference to remind people the search is still on.
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UF experts weigh in on economic recovery plan
By CAROLYN TILLO | Feb. 9, 2009The U.S. Senate voted to approve the $838 billion economic stimulus bill on Tuesday, but UF experts have identified aspects of the recovery program they would like to see changed.
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New campaign addresses pet waste pickup
Feb. 9, 2009The city of Gainesville and Alachua County want you to scoop the poop.
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Singing valentines available for Gainesville residents
By YVONNE AYALA | Feb. 9, 2009Harmonious "oohs" and "aahs" filled a Santa Fe College music practice room Tuesday night as Gainesville's Barbergators Chorus held their last rehearsal before Valentine's Day.
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DUI counts low, expected to rise as graduation nears
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 9, 2009Sixteen UF students were involved in DUI incidents since July 1, the beginning of the fiscal school year.
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UF professor says Florida's economic future uncertain
By LAUREN HANTMAN | Feb. 8, 2009UF macroeconomics professor Dave Denslow appeared in front of the Florida House of Representatives Feb. 4 to share his take on the economy and its effect on Florida.
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Langerado canceled, brings changes to Harvest of Hope Festival
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 8, 2009One fest's famine is another fest's feast. Langerado, a Miami-based music festival, was canceled Tuesday, the same day that Harvest of Hope, a festival in St. Augustine, released its line-up. However, Langerado's demise meant significant changes for Harvest of Hope.
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Highway fatalities lowest since 2000 due to campaigns
By MORGAN COLLINS | Feb. 8, 2009The state's highway fatalities have dropped to the lowest number since 2000, according to a Florida Highway Patrol release.
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Gainesville man charged with murdering girlfriend with a baseball bat
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 8, 2009A Gainesville man was charged with murder after allegedly killing his girlfriend with an aluminum baseball bat early Saturday.
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Women’s conference focuses on feminism and leadership
By MALLORY ZUCKERMAN | Feb. 8, 2009Some years ago, Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan went to her high school prom in the Reitz Union.
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RTS bus hits vehicle
By NICOLE FLIKIER | Feb. 5, 2009A Regional Transit System bus hit a John Deere Gator vehicle at the intersection of Museum Road and Newell Drive Thursday morning.
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City commissioners approve 40 new Taser guns for GPD
Feb. 5, 2009A proposal to purchase 40 Taser guns for the Gainesville Police Department was approved at Thursday's city commission meeting.
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UPD details to continue
By THOMAS STEWART | Feb. 5, 2009Nearly 100 tickets and warnings were issued by the University Police Department on Wednesday as part of its second saturation detail, where the department increases the number of officers on campus and focuses on educating students about a specific law.
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Nightclub promoter arrested, charged with four felonies
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 5, 2009A well-known nightclub promoter was arrested Monday and charged with four felonies after an investigation proved he sexually battered two women in September, according to a Gainesville Police Department arrest report.
