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Crist accepts invitation to speak in Gainesville
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 17, 2007Gov. Charlie Crist will serve as keynote speaker for the NAACP 64th Florida State Conference in Gainesville this week.
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Student's lawyer says Meyer is resting after Monday's incident
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 17, 2007On Tuesday, Andrew Meyer rested. His lawyer, Robert Griscti said the stress of being tackled, Tasered and incarcerated took its toll on the UF telecommunication senior.
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Film fest commences, hopes to teach about Hispanic culture
By CARLY FAIN | Sep. 16, 2007The Latina Women's League kicked off the third annual Latino Film Festival on Saturday at the Hippodrome State Theater. The festival, part of Hispanic Heritage Month, features a free movie every Saturday at 2 p.m. through Oct. 13.
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UF student dies early Friday morning in car crash
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 16, 2007A UF student died early Friday morning in a single-vehicle car accident.
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Program aims to interest students in local issues
By SARA RUBIN | Sep. 13, 2007Some UF students seem caught in a bubble, often unaware of local political affairs.
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Officials, advocates differ on Tent City relocation
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 13, 2007City officials and homeless advocates continue to debate whether relocating the homeless residents of Tent City has been a successful venture.
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Local soldier honored after death in Iraq
By KATIE EMMETS | Sep. 11, 2007Richard Neiberger said his son was energetic and stood up against injustice.
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County Commission passes ordinance to end panhandling
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 11, 2007An ordinance prohibiting panhandling was passed unanimously by the Alachua County Commission on Tuesday.
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Free-speech group hosts speaker on homelessness
By PAIGE WILSON | Sep. 10, 2007Bob Tancig said he doesn?t like to use the term homeless.
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Geodesic dome nearing completion
By ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ | Sep. 10, 2007A environmentally friendly dome-shaped building, which also happens to serve as home for a Gainesville resident, is nearing completion.
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City Commission unanimously adopts budget
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 10, 2007The Gainesville City Commission unanimously adopted a proposed budget on Monday.
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'Operation Catnip' raises awareness of pet overpopulation
By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Sep. 9, 2007About 60 volunteers showed up Sunday morning to spay, neuter and vaccinate roughly 200 stray and wild cats from Alachua County.
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Walker on trek for cancer awareness comes through Gainesville
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 9, 2007He arrived in Gainesville on day 369 of his trek.
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UPD, scooter owners urge safety as scooter accidents increase
By LINDSAY WEAVER | Sep. 9, 2007When Guillermo Moratorio's black and silver motor scooter collided with a black Saab earlier this semester, he was flung headfirst toward it in a front-flip that landed him sideways on the pavement. The UF senior was traveling at the 35-mile-per-hour speed limit on Southwest Second Avenue when the woman driving the car pulled out past the stop sign. Moratorio, who was not wearing a helmet, could not swerve to avoid the car and collided with the rear of the vehicle.
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GPD SAFE-T kiosk on patrol at midtown bars
By SHAUNA CANTY | Sep. 9, 2007The Gainesville Police Department recently received a grant for a new kiosk to patrol the midtown bars.
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Shelters prepared for homeless relocation
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 6, 2007St. Francis House is ready.
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GPD officials announce ,18,000 grant to help enforce underage drinking deterrents
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 6, 2007It was no happy hour for several Gainesville bars 10 a.m. Wednesday.
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High cab prices on game days cause some to choose a different method of getting home
By KRISTINA PEIN | Sep. 6, 2007Mike Bentley wanted to take a cab to the first Gators game of the season so a DUI arrest would not ruin his night.
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Gainesville Police Department steps up patrols around area bars
By PAIGE WILSON | Sep. 5, 2007Gainesville Police Department has increased patrols around bars on University Avenue to make sure students get home safely.
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UF, SFCC students offer input, aid to City Commission
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 5, 2007Since the start of fall semester, the City of Gainesville has saved seats for SFCC and UF students on advisory boards and committees.
