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GPD responds to false bomb threat at Shands at AGH

By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 12, 2008

A false bomb threat at the Shands at AGH emergency room Sunday put the hospital on lockdown for about 30 minutes.

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Man claims car stolen after collision

By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 12, 2008

The owner of a blue 2006 Dodge Magnum told Gainesville Police his car was stolen after he got out to check for collision damage early Sunday.

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City hopes to bring more business to developing area

Oct. 9, 2008

East Gainesville may soon see development of a small restaurant near Hawthorne Road and Southeast Second Avenue as part of the city's effort to improve the area.

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Health Department aims to educate locals on bird flu

By ASHLEY ROSS | Oct. 9, 2008

After a death in Thailand was attributed to bird flu Sept. 29, the Alachua County Health Department is doing its best to prepare for the possibility of an outbreak.

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Newberry Road construction to cause traffic delays

By LAUREN COTO | Oct. 9, 2008

Construction on Newberry Road on Monday could cause morning rush hour delays of 30 to 45 minutes, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

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Road Rage Results in Arrests

Oct. 9, 2008

Road rage led to a fistfight and a man's arrest Wednesday afternoon, according to a Gainesville Police report.

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Free spaying services target pit bull overpopulation

By FAITH REAVES | Oct. 8, 2008

Free spaying and neutering services in Alachua County are targeting the animal that causes the area's biggest overpopulation problem - pit bulls.

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Fire destroys part of duplex house in Gainesville

By TAWNA DANGER | Oct. 8, 2008

A fire severely damaged the inside of the home of two Gainesville residents Wednesday afternoon.

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GPD, sheriff's office crack down on alcohol violations for LSU weekend

Oct. 8, 2008

Gainesville Police and the Alachua County Sheriff's Office will join University Police in buckling down on alcohol violations on Friday.

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Gainesville local wins lottery

By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Oct. 8, 2008

A Gainesville resident has claimed the $1-million top prize in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.

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Banks' lowered lending rates do little for Wall Street crisis

Oct. 8, 2008

Despite an unprecedented move taken by U.S. and foreign financial officials Wednesday, little was accomplished to stem the crisis reigning on Wall Street.

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UF College Libertarians join suit against secretary of state, elections commission

By SEETA REBBAPRAGADA | Oct. 8, 2008

The UF College Libertarians were among four groups statewide that filed a lawsuit against Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning and the Florida Elections Commission on Wednesday.

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Police arrest woman seen with hand in donation jar

Oct. 8, 2008

A woman was issued a notice to appear in court Wednesday after she was seen with her hand in a Light The Night donation jar at the Gainesville Regional Airport, a Gainesville Police report stated.

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81–year–old woman robbed in front of her house

Oct. 8, 2008

An 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, 2008

Six 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, 2008

Although 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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