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Homeowner fatally shoots intruder, police said

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 16, 2018

Charges against the homeowner are not expected to be filed, police said.

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ACSO: Man stopped for wearing headphones on scooter, arrested for cocaine

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 16, 2018

The man ran and hid at his girlfriend's apartment, where deputies found him

The preservation encompasses almost 600 acres and is located on the Putnam County line near Lochloosa Lake, said Sandra Vardaman, the land conservation program supervisor for the county’s Parks and Conservation Lands Program.

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Alachua County drops $1.3 million on new nature preserve

By Fotini Sisois | Sep. 16, 2018

The 597-acre land will primarily be a nature preserve but will also have spaces for the public to use.

Gail Johnson speaks to attendees at her first Community Conversation held Friday evening at the LifeSouth Community Blood Center.

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Gail Johnson talks homelessness, inequality at first Community Conversation

By Jessica Curbelo | Sep. 16, 2018

Johnson hopes to hold the conversations at least once a quarter

Students crowd Pascal’s Coffeehouse on Dec. 8, 2015. Juan Alcala, the study center’s manager, said students always bring more business during finals week.

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Pascal’s Coffeehouse reopens after summer repairs

By Lily Strickland | Sep. 15, 2018

Repairs cost $125,000 total and include new parking and bar seating on the balcony

The Roxy and Stella style bags from Clarity Handbags. The site offers four styles for around $50 a bag.

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UF student has a clear idea for gameday purses

By Sydney Schultheis | Sep. 15, 2018

After feeling like her only option was a Ziploc bag, a UF senior came up with a business for stylish, affordable clear purses

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Woman accused of stealing UF student’s phone, sending herself money on Venmo

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 15, 2018

The woman tried to send more than $1,600 through the money transfer app

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UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies after crash on Clark Butler Blvd

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 14, 2018

The 23-year-old died as a result of his injuries

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Upcoming project to monitor Midtown area discussed

By Jessica Curbelo | Sep. 13, 2018

A new program in partnership with the police may have more people monitoring Midtown

Steve Collins, 58, flashes a thumbs-up on Wednesday morning after describing the shooting that took place at his business, Bakery Mill & Deli, on Sept. 8. Collins said he was lucky that the incident was not more severe. “This hurts. It’s an inconvenience. But it’s not going to change my life," he said.

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Bakery bounces back after ex-employee shoots owner

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 13, 2018

The restaurant was surprisingly busy for an ongoing crime scene—about 15 customers were eating breakfast and chit-chatting while deputies worked outside.

JaneHudson owner Kristin Celano in the JaneHudson “Betty” T-shirt dress

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Gameday Girlboss: How a UF alumna innovated tailgate fashion

By Jordyn Kalman | Sep. 13, 2018

When the UF alumna attended school, she said she couldn't find fashionable orange and blue clothing. Now, she has her own company selling gameday pieces.