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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.
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City Commission holds discussion on amendment to antidiscrimination policy
Oct. 1, 2008The early discussion time of a proposed charter amendment at today's city commission meeting has drawn complaints from some Gainesville residents.
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Police say new ATM scam could reach Gainesville
Oct. 1, 2008Gainesville Police have expressed fear that ATM skimming, a scam creeping up Florida, could soon become a threat in Gainesville.
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New skate park hopes to attract pro skateboarders
By DARYL SOWERS | Sep. 30, 2008Gainesville skaters have a new place to ollie, kickflip and railslide.
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Citigroup to buy Wachovia for $2.1 billion
Sep. 30, 2008After a financial collapse, Wachovia, UF's official banking partner, announced plans Monday to turn over all its banking operations to Citigroup - a move that would establish Citigroup as one of three giants in the banking industry.
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Man allegedly rents out stolen car
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 30, 2008A man arrested in connection with a car theft told Gainesville Police he had rented out the car to purchase crack cocaine, an arrest report stated.
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City could annex SW 20th Ave. area
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 30, 2008Residents in the area surrounding Southwest 20th Avenue could choose to become a part of Gainesville in a referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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11–year–old helps police identify suspects
Sep. 30, 2008A young boy's memory led to two arrests in connection with a robbery Friday.
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Man arrested after purse–snatching
Sep. 30, 2008A man was arrested Tuesday after a scuffle with a police officer in the parking garage of the Women's Center at North Florida Regional Medical Center.
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FEMA spreads word about disaster grants, loans
By KRISTEN WILKIE | Sep. 29, 2008A traveling disaster-recovery center scheduled to arrive in Alachua County on Wednesday will share information with residents about federal assistance programs.
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UF professors weigh in on House rejection of bailout plan
Sep. 29, 2008The U.S. House of Representatives rejected plans Monday for what would have been the largest government bailout since the Great Depression.
