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Students, bookstores prepare for semester rush
By ALYSSA LaRENZIE | Jan. 6, 2008Lines are getting longer, and wallets are getting emptier.
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Wright gets 10 yrs. in officer?s death
By JESSICA PONN | Jan. 6, 2008Head hung, hands clasped loosely on the table in front of him, Austin John Wright?s hazel eyes peered down at his lap. He waited anxiously for the hearing to begin, knowing that in a matter of hours, he might be trading in his neatly pressed slacks for a jumpsuit and a pair of handcuffs.
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St. Francis House founder fed homeless when others refused
By KORI FREDERICK | Dec. 4, 2007Most people probably don't remember a time when the homeless in Gainesville were turned away from churches and left with nothing. A time before multiple student and community groups advocated for the homeless. Carmen Caudron remembers.
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Some felons may soon get behind the wheels of taxis, limos
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Dec. 4, 2007People convicted of certain felonies can already tow your car, and soon they may be able to drive your taxi or limo as well.
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Governing board to vote on contract between state, Florida universities
By KIM WILMATH | Dec. 4, 2007Florida's 11 universities may soon face more specific performance goals that could help guide the state's funding decisions.
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Local food-bank supply running low as holidays approach
By OLEE FOWLER | Dec. 4, 2007Before Thanksgiving, the Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, low on food, put a call out to Gainesville citizens for donations.
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None hurt in helicopter crash
By ANDREW TAN | Dec. 4, 2007A helicopter crash near the Gainesville Regional Airport on Tuesday morning left the pilot without injury, officials said.
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Court case makes future uncertain for University Corners
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Dec. 3, 2007Last April, demolition was finally completed to make way for high-rise condos on the northwest corner of West University Avenue and 13th Street.
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City allocates ,25,000 for homeless shelters this winter
By DANIELLE NAVARRETE | Dec. 3, 2007With the chill of winter approaching, the homeless of Gainesville may be left out in the cold, but help is on the way.
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County creates support group for male survivors of sexual assault
By KRISTIN NORTON | Dec. 3, 2007It was 1969 when Jay Herron was raped for the first time in a detention-center bathroom.
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Local scoop shops unaffected by 'big buyers'
By TRACI ROSENTHAL | Dec. 2, 2007Despite accusations of deceit by some Ben & Jerry's franchises throughout the country, Pete Zimek, owner of franchises in Gainesville, said the claims aren't true.
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Local groups hold pet adopt-a-thon with more than 200 animals
By APRIL DUDASH | Dec. 2, 2007As puppies wearing bandannas wriggled around and kittens meowed for attention, onlookers decided if they should add to their families.
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City cancels ice-skating rink
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Dec. 2, 2007Anyone looking to go ice skating in Gainesville this winter will have to hope Lake Alice freezes over.
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Street to serve as memorial for slain police officer
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Dec. 2, 2007Gainesville will honor one of its fallen police officers Friday by naming part of a street for him.
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Shooting suspect charged with murder
By APRIL DUDASH | Dec. 2, 2007A suspect accused of involvement in the downtown shooting of a Tallahassee man was indicted Thursday on charges of first-degree murder.
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Coffee may wake up gardens, too
By MARIA ISABEL THOMAS | Dec. 2, 2007As approaching finals fuel coffee sales, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs of the beverage are finding inventive ways to utilize used coffee grounds.
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City decorates for Christmas
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 29, 2007It may be 70 degrees out, but downtown Gainesville is getting ready to celebrate Christmas.
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City to overhaul traffic system completely by 2012
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 29, 2007For anyone who's ever prayed for the light to change more quickly at 34th Street and Archer Road - your prayers may be answered.
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Gator Stompin' raises money at 50 stops on University Avenue
By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Nov. 29, 2007Gator Stompin' was once a simple little pub crawl to 10 stops on West University Avenue.
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'Tis the season to adopt pets
By APRIL DUDASH | Nov. 29, 2007Local pet adoption agencies are giving Gainesville residents a chance to bring a pet home.
