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Pi Day Deals and Events
By Isabella Arjomand | Mar. 13, 2017In celebration of National Pi Day, pizza restaurants are prepping deals throughout Gainesville.
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Papa John’s employee fired after domestic violence joke
By Molly Vossler | Mar. 12, 2017A Papa John’s Pizza driver was fired over Spring Break after writing a joke about domestic violence on the inside of a box of double chocolate chip brownies.
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At Hand Camp in Starke, kids with disabilities find haven
By Martin Vassolo | Mar. 12, 2017People always stare at Cameron Haight’s hands.
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POLITICS
‘Collective Power’: Local women participate in international strike
By Michael Smith | Mar. 9, 2017On the edge of UF’s campus Wednesday afternoon, a protester asked a group of about 50 how far the U.S. has progressed toward gender equality since the 1970s.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Two UF students killed in car accident
By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 7, 2017Two UF students were killed in a four-vehicle accident Sunday in Okeechobee, Florida, after leaving the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival on Sunday, Florida Highway Patrol said.
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US Rep. Yoho’s town hall draws hundreds; Trump supporter punched
By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 5, 2017Following weeks of protest outside U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho’s Gainesville office, hundreds gathered at his town hall meeting Saturday, the crowd flowing into the driveway of Countryside Baptist Church.
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Protesters speak out against circumcision
By Max Chesnes | Mar. 2, 2017Amid downpour and shouts of disgruntled drivers, a group of about 20 protesters rallied in Gainesville on Thursday in a fight against male circumcision.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ACSO: Man caught stealing from GPD car
By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 2, 2017A Gainesville man was caught stealing from a truck after he stole from a Gainesville Police patrol car Thursday, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Mom enlists ACSO to catch speeders
By Max Chesnes | Mar. 2, 2017Nyssa Retter will do whatever it takes to keep her five children safe.
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Gainesville pet sitters prepare for Spring Break rush
By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 2, 2017While many students leave Gainesville for Spring Break, UF student Stephanie Bittner will be spending much of her time with a 7-month-old kitten named Nala.
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Alachua County, UF offer gardening classes
By Taylor Wilson | Mar. 2, 2017Alachua County and UF are teaming up to offer classes in sustainability this month.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FHP: Former Macy’s employee stole identities of 61 people
By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 2, 2017A former Macy’s employee was arrested Wednesday with the personal information, such as social security numbers and dates of birth, of 61 people, authorities said.
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UF students hold City Commission candidate forum
By Molly Vossler | Mar. 1, 2017Gainesville City Commission candidates were all in agreement Wednesday night: The commission must involve younger community members, primarily UF students, in local elections.
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BUSINESS
Gainesville ranks as one of best cities for startups
By Mollee Jakubisin | Mar. 1, 2017Gainesville was recently named one of the top cities in which to start a new business, and it may have UF and Santa Fe College to thank.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Cox internet to host event as city aims to study problems
By Harrison O’Keeffe | Mar. 1, 2017Cox Communications will host its Interactive Smart Home event today to showcase its high-speed internet capabilities in Gainesville.
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After legalization of same-sex marriage, fewer teen suicide attempts
By Molly Vossler | Mar. 1, 2017A recent study shows the legalization of same-sex marriage is associated with fewer adolescent suicide attempts.
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GPD: 3-year-old found in road after caretaker fell asleep
By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 1, 2017A 3-year-old with nothing but a dirty diaper on was found wandering on Northwest 39th Avenue Tuesday after his caretaker fell asleep, Gainesville Police said.
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Local rhino dodges death after flames engulf shelter
By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 28, 2017As construction workers labor to rebuild his home — and donations flood in — Henry the rhino looks on, fortunate to have escaped a roaring fire without a scratch.
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Alachua teen wins $500,000 lottery prize
By Max Chesnes | Feb. 28, 2017A 19-year-old from Alachua struck gold with a $5 scratch-off Friday, winning a grand prize of $500,000.
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GPD: Argument leads to kidnapping, risky car chase
By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 28, 2017Police found a Gainesville man in a tree Monday.
