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Florida voters will get the chance to vote on felon voting rights in November
By Amanda Rosa | Jan. 28, 2018Jhody Polk was sentenced to eight years in prison for home invasion and theft in 2007.
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Three suspects abandon stolen car at the Hub, police said
By David Hoffman | Jan. 28, 2018The last thing Evie Linger expected to see Sunday evening was pictures on Twitter of her stolen silver 2010 Mazda 6 abandoned outside the Hub.
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GPD: Woman hits, screams at and spits on police
By Robert Lewis | Jan. 28, 2018A Gainesville woman tried to steal merchandise from a Walmart on Friday morning and hit, screamed and spat at employees and police who tried to stop her, Gainesville Police said.
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ACSO: Woman pushed her way into a closing Publix
By Robert Lewis | Jan. 28, 2018A Newberry woman shoved her way into a closed Publix on Friday night and dragged an employee by their apron through the store, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Swords, eye patches and boots: Protesters organize against Yoho financial contributors
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 28, 2018With a flourish of a sword made of tin foil and cardboard, 55-year-old Paula Pope challenged every driver who passed the Southwest 34th Street sidewalk she was standing on.
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Man nearly robbed outside O’Connell Center, police say
By Robert Lewis | Jan. 26, 2018Update: University Police announced Friday night it had discovered the alleged attempted robbery was fabricated, according to an updated timely warning.
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Ever heard of an IV infusion lounge? Gainesville just got its first one.
By Robert Lewis | Jan. 25, 2018For the first time in Gainesville, people feeling sick, tired or dehydrated can buy an IV infusion.
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“In God We Trust”: Florida legislators want to bring to schools
By Jessica Giles | Jan. 25, 2018All Florida schools would be required to display “In God We Trust” come July if this Florida bill passes.
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Gainesville won’t bill UF for Spencer fees, but here’s how much it paid
By Jessica Giles | Jan. 25, 2018The City Commission decided Thursday it will not charge UF for the more than $224,000 in public security costs for the Richard Spencer event on campus.
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You can find 50 homemade sausage flavors at this new Gainesville shop
By Maggie Spillane | Jan. 24, 2018Adam Fehrenbacher grew up appreciating a good sausage.
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This pair spray-painted a government building — but misspelled the name of a word.
By Robert Lewis | Jan. 24, 2018A UF student took part in spray-painting graffiti, which included the words “F--- Gainsvile (sic),” onto the wall of an Alachua County building downtown early Wednesday, Gainesville Police said.
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City leaders highlight triumphs and trials in State of the City Address
By Jessica Giles | Jan. 24, 2018City officials hope to create a more equal Gainesville in 2018.
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The medical examiner’s office is opening a new facility. Here’s why.
By Devoun Cetoute | Jan. 24, 2018The medical examiner’s office that covers Alachua County and surrounding counties broke ground Wednesday afternoon on a new facility that will double its working space.
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Man crashes stolen car, police say
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 24, 2018A Gainesville man was arrested when he crashed a car he stole from a man getting gas Tuesday, Gainesville Police said.
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Piece of ceiling falls on inmates in a Union County prison
By Robert Lewis | Jan. 23, 2018Four inmates of a Union County prison were taken to UF Health Shands Hospital after a piece of a bathroom ceiling fell on five inmates Tuesday, Florida Department of Corrections said.
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Body recovered in Bivens Arm lake
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 23, 2018Gainesville Police recovered the body of a 58-year-old man Sunday in Bivens Arm lake.
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Yoho, Yoho: More than 50 plan themed-protest against congressman
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 23, 2018Despite receiving a cease and desist letter Jan. 17, organizers still plan to hold a pirate-themed protest Friday afternoon against Congressman Ted Yoho’s campaign contributors.
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Former Leonardo’s 706 employee tried to break in, was arrested, police said
By Robert Lewis | Jan. 22, 2018A former employee of Leonardo’s 706, dressed in all black and armed with a 12-inch knife, was arrested on the business’ roof early Monday trying to break in, Gainesville police said.
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A women’s clinic in a local hospital will get its own facility. This is what to expect.
By Sofia Arriaga | Jan. 22, 2018After 27 years spread out in five suites inside a medical center, Comprehensive Women’s Health will build its own 24,000-square-foot facility to keep up with increased demand.
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Eddy Piñeiro helped a woman escape from an assault. Now, he’s being recognized by GPD for bravery.
By David Hoffman | Jan. 22, 2018It was the middle of the night when Eddy Piñeiro Jr. heard a couple arguing outside.
