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Domino’s Pizza robbed
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 12, 2008Gainesville Police are on the lookout for a man who robbed a Domino's Pizza at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon.
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New bicycle trail offers safer, faster route from UF to Haile Plantation
By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 12, 2008A bicycle trail connecting UF and Haile Plantation could provide a faster and safer alternative to sidewalks and busy streets.
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Weak economy leads to boost in thrift store sales
By ASHLEY HOOVER | Nov. 12, 2008In light of the state's fluctuating economy, Gainesville residents are forgoing shopping days at the mall for better deals at local thrift and consignment shops.
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Inauguration ticket requests overwhelm representatives for the first time
Nov. 12, 2008President-elect Barack Obama will take the presidential oath at the Capitol on Jan. 20, but with thousands of requests pouring in for the limited free tickets to the inauguration, some would-be attendees might end up watching it on television.
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Police name suspect in Chevron robbery
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 11, 2008Detectives obtained an arrest warrant Monday for a hospitalized man in Crystal River who was suspected of two hold-ups at a Gainesville Chevron.
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Thousands gather at ceremony to honor veterans
By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 11, 2008Despite the patriotic music, helicopters and skydivers that filled Alachua County's Veterans Day Ceremony, eyes remained on the veterans.
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GPD respond to false sighting of missing child
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 11, 2008A false sighting in a Gainesville Winn-Dixie of missing Orlando toddler Caylee Anthony was reported to police Saturday night by Caylee's grandfather.
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GPD conducts sting on underage alcohol sales
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 9, 2008Seven store employees were issued notices to appear in court Friday night after police reported they sold alcohol to people less than 21 years old.
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Downtown Festival & Art Show draws more than 100,000
By CURT DEVINE | Nov. 9, 2008Artists, vendors and dancing green elves filled Gainesville's downtown streets Saturday and Sunday.
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Forum discusses city's draw for residents
By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Nov. 9, 2008Job opportunities have brought several residents to Gainesville, but unique offerings like the world's second-largest butterfly collection are what made them stay.
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Alachua County sees increase in inmate GEDs
By CURT DEVINE | Nov. 9, 2008Officials at the Alachua County Jail are hoping a little education could go a long way in encouraging inmates to pursue degrees.
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Biker parade aims to break world record
By KATHRYN WATSON | Nov. 9, 2008University Avenue's usual Sunday-afternoon calm was disturbed by the roar of engines as 1,770 riders and passengers sped by on motorcycles, attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the largest parade of motorcycles at the eighth annual Bikers on Parade for the USA event.
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Police investigate attempted robbery at gas station
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 9, 2008Soft R&B still played quietly over the intercom system as police searched for blood and bullet casings in the parking lot of a Northwest Gainesville gas station Sunday night.
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Site provides e–cards to notify partners of STDs
By DEANA CASIMANO | Nov. 9, 2008People send e-cards for birthdays, holidays or to express a simple "thinking of you."
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Police investigate deadly plane crash
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 9, 2008Investigators are looking into the cause of a plane crash that killed three Key West residents east of the Gainesville Regional Airport early Friday morning.
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Longest motorcycle parade to be held on Sunday
By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 6, 2008Gainesville's roads will be dominated by the roar of motorcycles Sunday as participants of the eighth annual Bikers on Parade for the USA attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest parade of motorcycles.
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Downtown Festival & Art Show to open Saturday
By CURT DEVINE | Nov. 6, 2008Downtown Gainesville will be animated with a wave of paintings, crafts and art enthusiasts this weekend.
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Commission expands rights for domestic partnerships
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 6, 2008After voting unanimously to increase domestic partnership rights at a meeting Thursday night, Gainesville City Commissioners questioned the wording of the ballot initiative that would eliminate local anti-discrimination protections for gay and transgender people.
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City asks UF’s help in fire services
Nov. 6, 2008With UF and Gainesville struggling with budget cuts, city commissioners decided Thursday to send a letter to UF President Bernie Machen requesting a partnership to seek state funds for fire service.
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Memorial service held for SFC student
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 5, 2008An SFC student who died following a car accident in Jacksonville early Saturday morning was remembered Wednesday at a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church of Ocala.
