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Federal judge grants injunction to four groups, including UF College Libertarians
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 29, 2008After hearing arguments Tuesday in Gainesville, a federal judge granted an injunction Wednesday evening on a Florida campaign finance law that regulates political speech.
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Safety zones to aid fans at Georgia game
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 28, 2008Students who find themselves separated from their friends or sobriety at the UF-Georgia game this weekend can stop by one of three safe zones near The Jacksonville Landing and get some help.
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Governor extends poll hours for early voting
By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Oct. 28, 2008A record early voter turnout has led Gov. Charlie Crist to declare a state of emergency extending poll hours statewide.
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City proposes using GPD to control club overcrowding
Oct. 28, 2008A proposed cooperation between police officers and firefighters might reduce fire safety hazards of crowded clubs in Gainesville.
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Biden speaks to 3,500 in Ocala
By KATIE EMMETS | Oct. 28, 2008Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden told a shivering crowd in Ocala on Tuesday that he would devote every waking hour to solving two objectives: restore the middle class and reclaim America's respect in the world.
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Debate highlights pros and cons of proposed county taxes
By RENEE COLE | Oct. 27, 2008Interest in two proposed Alachua County taxes brought more than 40 people to the UF Hilton Conference Center Monday night to hear officials discuss opposing viewpoints.
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Biden visits Ocala to promote early voting
Oct. 27, 2008Less than a week after Michelle Obama drew a crowd of more than 10,000 people in Gainesville, Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden will visit North Central Florida today to promote early voting.
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Board to choose replacement chancellor by July 1
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 27, 2008The committee charged with finding a new chancellor to oversee Florida's 11 public universities agreed on Monday that a permanent chancellor should be found by July 1.
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Judge defers ruling on electioneering law
By SEETA REBBAPRAGADA | Oct. 27, 2008After hearing arguments in Gainesville on Monday, a federal judge said he would decide in a few days whether to take steps to suspend a Florida law affecting political speech.
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Local Tampa Bay Rays fans increases as team finds success
By TAYLOR TRAVIESA | Oct. 27, 2008Tampa Bay Rays fever has swept Gainesville since the team defeated the Boston Red Sox on Oct. 19 to take the American League Championship and go to the World Series.
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City celebrates Chinese culture with China Fest
By TATIANA GONZALEZ | Oct. 26, 2008Dragons, acrobats and martial artists took over the Thomas Center on Sunday.
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Gainesville to start pilot cell phone tours of city
Oct. 26, 2008Following the lead of cities like Chicago and Hong Kong, Gainesville is launching a pilot program to attract and educate tourists and residents about the city's history.
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Food fight ends in arrests
Oct. 26, 2008An eye-poking downtown erupted into a food fight involving pizza late Saturday night.
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GPD arrest man for hit–and–run, DUI
Oct. 26, 2008A man arrested early Friday morning told Gainesville Police that he enjoys drinking and driving.
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UF organization fights Florida electioneering law
By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Oct. 26, 2008A hearing today could decide whether citizen groups must register with the state to campaign for political candidates and issues.
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Local woman charged with stabbing boyfriend
Oct. 26, 2008A woman who brought her boyfriend to the hospital for a knife wound was arrested Sunday on charges of stabbing him.
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Michelle Obama speaks to more than 10,000
Oct. 22, 2008Michelle Obama wants everyone to know that her husband gets it.
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McCain supporters hold pro–life rally downtown
By BRIAN KELLEY | Oct. 22, 2008A few hours before Michelle Obama spoke to a crowd of more than 10,000 people, a rally only blocks away promoted a different point of view.
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Two scams in Alachua County target elderly
Oct. 22, 2008Two reports of scams Tuesday that totaled $11,000 and targeted the elderly could be connected, according to Gainesville Police.
