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81–year–old woman robbed in front of her house
Oct. 8, 2008An 81-year-old woman was knocked down and robbed in front of her house Tuesday night, a Gainesville Police report stated.
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GPD investigates voyeur case
Oct. 7, 2008Six more cases have emerged involving a Gainesville man arrested twice in connection with cameras illegally installed on laptop computers.
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Florida presidential pick still uncertain, profs say
Oct. 7, 2008Although a Monday poll showed Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama with a seven-point lead over Sen. John McCain in Florida, experts say it's not a guarantee he'll win the state in the presidential election.
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Fight with hammer starts over teardrop tattoos
Oct. 6, 2008A fight involving a hammer occurred Sunday after a man made a comment about another's tattoos, a Gainesville Police report stated.
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Couple sees man outside of window
Oct. 6, 2008A couple woke up early Saturday to see a man's head peeking through the bedroom window.
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Gainesville realtors offer incentives to bring in renters
By TED PETERSEN | Oct. 6, 2008The signs are all around town. "Free gas with lease." "Two months rent free." "Free scooter with lease."
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Voters rush for last–minute registration
By FAITH REAVES | Oct. 6, 2008Aldo O'Riordan wants to vote.
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UPDATED: Police officer gets caught in scuffle
Oct. 6, 2008UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2013: The charges against both Lowry and Hedges were dropped, and their records were expunged. The police officer was fired a month later for having sex with prostitutes while on duty. Read more here.
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Ambulance hit en route to Shands at AGH
Oct. 6, 2008An ambulance, lights and sirens blaring, was involved in a car crash late Sunday evening.
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Palin's views boost donations to Planned Parenthood
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 6, 2008Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's stance against abortion and favor of abstinence-only sex education have thousands of people making donations in her honor-to Planned Parenthood.
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Annual Bikefest raises funds for veterans
By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Oct. 5, 2008Motorcycles, tattoos and wet T-shirt contests crowded the charity scene in High Springs over the weekend.
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Congress passes bailout bill
Oct. 5, 2008Although the $700 billion economic bailout was passed Friday within a week of debate, it may take longer before the economy feels its effects.
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Bitch magazine publisher speaks on feminism
By KATHRYN WATSON | Oct. 5, 2008Debbie Rasmussen finds it difficult to call herself a feminist.
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Hungry woman breaks deli window, police say
Oct. 2, 2008A woman arrested Wednesday night in connection with a break-in at Jeff's NY Deli at 21 W. University Ave. told police she was hungry.
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Student finds dismembered alligator
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 2, 2008A dismembered alligator carcass was found in a vacant lot on Southwest 23rd Street near campus Thursday night only a day after the Associated Press reported that a dismembered crocodile carcass was found at the University of Miami.
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GPD arrests siblings outside Common Grounds
Oct. 2, 2008Police arrested two siblings Thursday morning at Common Grounds.
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Abuse survivors, locals attend domestic violence vigil
By MELISSA MILCHMAN | Oct. 2, 2008Jan Robinson is more than a victim of domestic violence. She is a survivor.
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GPD headquarters expansion to be postponed
By KRISTIN BJORNSEN | Oct. 2, 2008The Gainesville Police Department may have to make some adjustments before it can expand its downtown headquarters.
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Florida county to test electronic voting with overseas residents
Oct. 1, 2008In the upcoming election, one Florida county will try out a new electronic voting system that will allow soldiers and those abroad to vote without sending in paper ballots.
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GPD arrests teacher accused of having sex with minor
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 1, 2008A Gainesville High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of having sex with a 17-year-old.
