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Alachua County receives false bomb threat on courthouse
Sep. 11, 2008Several city and county buildings were searched for explosives Thursday afternoon after an anonymous bomb threat.
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GPD requests funds for 20 new Tasers
Sep. 11, 2008Gainesville Police could soon receive $22,000 in funding for 20 new Tasers.
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UF student makes cover of Playboy
By DREW HARWELL | Sep. 11, 2008UF students may see a familiar face at the newsstands today - a local public relations-junior-turned-Playmate on the cover of Playboy Magazine's October issue.
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Man flees after robbing Kangaroo Express
Sep. 11, 2008Gainesville Police are on the lookout for a man who robbed a Kangaroo Express on Southeast Fourth Street Wednesday night.
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New student group to donate food to the homeless
By FAITH REAVES | Sep. 11, 2008A new student organization on campus is aiming to help the homeless by donating UF's leftovers.
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Gas rumors spike sales
Sep. 11, 2008Gainesville residents flocked to gas stations Thursday night based on rapidly spreading rumors that gas prices would skyrocket Friday.
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GPD releases pictures of potential mugging suspect
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 10, 2008Gainesville Police have released pictures of a woman who could be connected with a recent string of muggings.
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Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses
Sep. 10, 2008Local businesses large and small were honored Wednesday with awards from the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Former Gator basketball player pleads not guilty in rape case
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 9, 2008Former Gators basketball player Edward "Teddy" Dupay pleaded not guilty to counts of rape, kidnapping and sexual assault at a preliminary trial Monday.
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Construction delays apartment complex move–ins
Sep. 9, 2008Moving into a new apartment can be an exciting experience, but for some, it's nothing more than a headache.
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City to reduce funding for nonprofit grants
By EBONY GILBERT | Sep. 9, 2008The City of Gainesville's budget for nonprofit organizations has decreased this year to $400,000 to allocate to 21 nonprofit agencies, said Jim Hencin, Gainesville's block grant manager.
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Local representative named House speaker pro tempore
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 9, 2008Local politician Rep. Larry Cretul could soon be second in command of the Florida House of Representatives.
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Video game trains medical workers to treat burn injuries
Sep. 9, 2008Five bombs exploded in a crowded theme park. Dozens of burned bodies scattered the ground. The victims pleaded for help.
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Paynes Prairie receives $23 million for restoration of wetlands
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 8, 2008After years of being a repository for wastewater of nearby suburbs, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park could soon return to the conditions of a century ago.
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SFC hosts rock show
By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Sep. 7, 2008A planetarium, normally known to feature stars confined to the night sky, now showcases other kinds of stars: the ones who rock.
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Prescribed burn manager educates on controlled forest burning
Sep. 7, 2008Members of Gainesville's Nature Operations Division preserve about 20 acres of Florida forestry every two to five years by setting them on fire.
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Junk store hosts kid–friendly political rally
Sep. 7, 2008On Saturday morning, fairy princesses and future football players discussed the most important issues in the upcoming presidential election - recycling, saving dolphins and abolishing gun stores.
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Residents protest possible amendment to anti–discrimination policy
Sep. 4, 2008People of all ages, colors and sexual orientations came to the steps of City Hall Thursday afternoon in support of Gainesville's anti-discrimination policy.
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Local man takes iPhone
Sep. 4, 2008A woman walking alone was robbed of her iPhone Wednesday night on West University Avenue.
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ASO discovers pipe bombs near Newberry train tracks
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 4, 2008A railroad crew discovered two homemade pipe bombs while working on a train track in Newberry on Thursday morning.
