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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.
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Former UF Student Body President arrested Sunday
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 1, 2008Former UF Student Body President Ryan Moseley was arrested early Sunday on charges of an open container violation and resisting arrest non-violently.
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Students get more incentives to buy books
By KASEY ROBERTS | Sep. 1, 2008Students are receiving more than textbooks for their money this semester when shopping at Gainesville bookstores.
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Birth control regulation stirs UF women's group to protest
Sep. 1, 2008Holding a sign that read "HHS Is Sexist," Nihusa Oviedo stood silently on the corner of West University Avenue and Southwest 13th Street in hopes of snagging the attention of passing drivers.
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McCain's running mate pick gets mixed reviews
Sep. 1, 2008All eyes were on Sen. Barack Obama as he took the stage of the Democratic National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for president Thursday night.
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Apartment complexes limit parking spaces
Aug. 28, 2008Living across from campus may seem like a comfort.
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Biofuels expert researches ethanol production from sorghum
Aug. 28, 2008While it's not the Emerald City, it certainly is green.
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Exhibit displays city employees' artsy side
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Aug. 28, 2008Among its clerks and commissioners, the city of Gainesville's employees include a variety of artists.
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Recent mugging, prowling cases occur close to campus
Aug. 28, 2008Three recent crimes not far from UF's campus have prompted Gainesville Police to warn residents to exercise caution.
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Crisis clinic offers free acupuncture to rape victims
Aug. 28, 2008Acupuncture sessions will soon be offered as a free, alternative method of therapy for rape victims.
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Democratic National Convention inspires, excites Alachua County attendees
Aug. 27, 2008Alachua County was well-represented in Denver on Wednesday night as Barack Obama was named the presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention.
