As a media hailstorm descended upon Gainesville to cover the planned actions of the Dove World Outreach Center over the past few days, Saturday’s Quran burning seesawed Thursday from going on as planned, to cancellation and ultimately to suspension.
Pastor Luke Jones clenches and unclenches his left fist as he sings, "Come. Now is the time to worship." His right hand dangles next to a loaded .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol.
Muslims breaking their fast at the end of the day at the Islamic Center of Gainesville comment on their reactions to the Quran burning event.
When Pastor Terry Jones announced Thursday he would suspend the Quran burning, journalists who came to Gainesville from around the country became uncertain about their plans for the next two days.
Gen. Petraeus said it may endanger troops if the Quran burning occurs. Hillary Clinton called their planned inferno disgraceful. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg called the international fiasco distasteful. Gov. Charlie Crist called it offensive.
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I am saddened that Pastor Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center is leading an outrageous act of burning Qurans on Sept. 11. I am saddened that this may result in harm to Americans worldwide as Gen. David Petraeus stated Monday. Ultimately, I am saddened that Jesus is being misrepresented to millions while news outlets across the world continue to pounce on this story as it unfolds.
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Earlier this evening, Pastor Terry Jones canceled the Dove World Outreach Center's planned burning of the Quran, but he announced late Thursday that the event is suspended.
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In preparation for the Dove World Outreach Center's Quran burning event on Sept. 11, Gainesville mayor and representatives of the city's Fire Rescue and police department give safety tips to residents.
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Mike Blakely doesn’t know yet where he wants to play next season, but the Bradenton Manatee High running back has an idea of how coaches would like to utilize him at the college level.
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A male body, estimated to be decaying for five to seven days, was found in northwest Gainesville on Wednesday evening.
A proposed gubernatorial debate at UF, scheduled for Oct. 4, has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts.
Despite death threats and attempted bribes, the Rev. Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center has a message for Gainesville: The burn is on - for now.
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