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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.
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Organization encourages social networking, political involvement
Sep. 4, 2008A nook in Brophy's Irish Pub on Aug. 28 filled with political debate quicker than the pitchers could be topped off with local draft.
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Angry Dayglow Tour party–goers demand refunds
By ANGELA BOULIAKIS | Sep. 4, 2008About 800 people were denied entrance to a Dayglow Tour paint party Wednesday night at Whiskey Lounge and Moon after more tickets were sold than capacity allowed.
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City names downtown plaza for Bo Diddley
Sep. 4, 2008Famed rock 'n' roll musician Bo Diddley has left an official mark on Gainesville.
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Two–month road construction project to increase travel time
By CHANTELLE MARCELLE | Sep. 3, 2008Driving down Archer or Newberry roads will take about 15 to 20 minutes longer thanks to construction beginning next week, said Gina Busscher, Florida Department of Transportation spokeswoman.
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Republicans satisfied with national convention's success
Sep. 3, 2008Although the Republican National Convention got off to a stormy start, Gainesville Republicans said the convention has been a hit.
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Tropical Storm Hanna no longer expected to affect Florida
Sep. 3, 2008Floridians can rest easy, at least for now.
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Man arrested for battery
Sep. 2, 2008A local man was arrested Sunday in connection with charges of sexual battery in the Northeast 23rd Avenue area, according to a Gainesville Police report.
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Crist declares Florida in state of emergency
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 2, 2008About two weeks after Tropical Storm Fay crisscrossed the state, Florida is preparing for another possible hit.
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Commission narrows shelter choices to three sites
Sep. 2, 2008After pleas from residents for a final decision, the Gainesville City Commission narrowed down its choices for a new location for the city's one-stop homeless center.
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Foundation to hold fundraiser for children's hospital
By BRETTY DALY | Sep. 2, 2008Less than a year after the death of their 3-year-old son, Sebastian Ferrero's parents are working to raise the money needed to build a freestanding children's hospital in Gainesville.
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Pizza deliveryman robbed at gunpoint
Sep. 2, 2008Two men were arrested by Gainesville Police minutes after a pizza deliveryman was robbed at gunpoint Monday.
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Newberry celebrates Labor Day with baseball and fireworks
By CHANTELLE MARCELLE | Sep. 1, 2008The smell of grilled hamburgers and hot dogs wafted through the air on a strong breeze. Barefoot children played football while a live band entertained an audience sprawled on lawn chairs and beach towels.
