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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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The new hires check each other's vital signs before heading into burning shipping containers for live-burn training at Gainesville Fire Rescue Station 3, located at 900 NE Waldo Rd.

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Grant allows Gainesville Fire Rescue to expand staffing

By Aaron Ritter | Sep. 30, 2018

A $1.9 million grant will help GFR expand staffing

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November candidates talk conservation, future plans at forum

By Jessica Curbelo | Sep. 30, 2018

The forum was hosted by the League of Women Voters.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Man threatens man with blade and uses slur at Grace Marketplace

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 30, 2018

The man told police he pulled a knife because he thought the other man would kill him

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO: Two men arrested after Big Daddy Guns burglary

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 30, 2018

Two of three men arrested for breaking into a gun store were arrested

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Sorry! Man apologizes to officer after almost running him over, police said

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 30, 2018

The man apologized to police after nearly running him over

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

City Commission to consider pursuing 100 percent renewable energy resolution

By Jessica Curbelo | Sep. 29, 2018

Currently, about 28 percent of Gainesville’s energy is renewable

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Election supervisors talk ballot security in Florida

By Jeana Fraser | Sep. 27, 2018

About 25 people attended the discussion.

The can for the new Tom Petty-inspired beer.

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Swamp Head Brewery to release new Tom Petty-inspired beer

By Lindsey Breneman | Sep. 27, 2018

The beer will launch Oct. 16.

Matt Antworth, right, runs in the ELULS Eco Run on Saturday with his roommate, 21-year-old education junior Jack Krasny. Antworth, a 21-year-old mechanical engineering junior, said he’s using this race and Delta Epsilon Psi’s Dash For Diabetes 5K to warm up and get back in shape.

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You can now run a 5K every week at Depot Park for free

By Angela DiMichele | Sep. 27, 2018

The program, parkrun, is an international event.

A mural dedicated to Gainesville native Tom Petty appeared on the 34th Street Wall in Gainesville, Florida following the death of the musician.

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To Gainesville, from Tom Petty

By Emma Witmer | Sep. 27, 2018

Petty’s estate releases song year after his death

Vintage Edison light bulbs illuminate the inside of Big Top Brewing Co. The new brewery will open next to Mark’s Prime Steakhouse downtown in mid-October.

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Big Top Brewing Co. to open in downtown Gainesville in October

By Christina Voltoline | Sep. 27, 2018

The bar will offer up to 100 craft beers and a full menu

The Good Berry Açai Bowls, located at 16 NW 18th St. in Midtown, held its grand opening on Tuesday

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The Good Berry Acai Bowls opens in Midtown

By Vanessa Blankenship | Sep. 27, 2018

The new restaurant serves up traditional açai bowls with an emphasis on presentation

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Former Gators running back Adarius Lemons arrested for domestic battery

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 27, 2018

Adarius Lemons is accused of choking his girlfriend and slamming her against a wall.

Journey Lee and grandfather Cedric Lee enjoy breakfast together before school at Duval Early Learning Academy. The school hosted Dad’s Take Your Child To School Day on Wednesday, Sept. 26.

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It takes all dads: Duval Early Learning Academy brings father figures

By Hannah Beatty | Sep. 26, 2018

The event invites father figures and local community leaders into the school

"Reefer One" a drone donated to Alachua County Fire Rescue by Liberty Health Sciences, a locally-owned medicinal marijuana dispensary, flies during a demonstration. "Reefer One" is equipped with a $12,000 dual-mode thermal camera and a camera capable of 30-times zoom. (photo by Aaron Ritter)

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Alachua County Fire Rescue gets new $24,000 drone

By Aaron Ritter | Sep. 26, 2018

The drone was donated by a local medical marijuana company and is called Reefer One

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Man stole underwear from Walmart, tried to sneak bath salts into jail

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 26, 2018

The man had a syringe that tested positive for bath salts

New scooter parking is being constructed near the Chemistry Lab Building and is supposed to be open for the first day of classes, according to student body president Smith Meyers, to provide additional parking to the Library West scooter area.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

City proposes new scooter rental program

By Jessica Curbelo | Sep. 25, 2018

The new program would let people rent scooters through an app

METRO | POLITICS

#MeToo will outlive Kavanaugh hearings

Sep. 25, 2018

As Judge Kavanaugh continues through his hearings, facing assault allegations, it's important to remember how frequent the problem is

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO: 18-year-old man arrested for June rape

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 25, 2018

The man was arrested for raping an intoxicated woman.

Photographs of members in uniform and in the field are displayed on the walls of the Collegiate Veterans Success Center.

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Gainesville nonprofit helps veterans heal through music

By Chris Day | Sep. 25, 2018

The organization raised over $1,600 at a benefit concert Friday

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