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New muralist David Zayas to add to city’s portfolio
By Haley Clement | Sep. 26, 2016By October, a new artist will add to Gainesville’s growing collection of colorful street art.
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Trio arrested on campus for attempting to steal bicycles
By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 26, 2016University Police arrested three people Monday for attempting to steal bicycles around campus.
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Woman robbed Arby’s at gunpoint, fled in taxi
By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 26, 2016A Gainesville woman robbed an Arby’s at gunpoint before fleeing in a taxi Sunday, Gainesville Police said.
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Dignity Village residents criticize lack of tree removal
By Jasmine Osmond | Sep. 25, 2016When her fiance died about a year ago, 61-year-old Judith Flarity started living out of a tent at Dignity Village, surrounded by thick trees and woodlands.
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Dog bakery and day care hosts ninth anniversary
By Kelly Delgado | Sep. 25, 2016Donning a doggy tuxedo, Rusty stood up and played a miniature piano Saturday for a crowd of 20 dogs.
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GPD, ACSO reunite baby deer with mother
By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 25, 2016After saving a baby deer from a stream Sunday, local law enforcement named it Bambi and reunited it with its mother.
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After night at Cowboys Saloon, patron shoots man
By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 25, 2016Gainesville Police arrested a local man Friday after they said he shot another man in the back with a rifle.
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Annual downtown elephant-conservation parade marches on despite low turnout
By Carly Breitbart | Sep. 25, 2016UF student Julia Jeanty walked down West University Avenue on Sunday morning, megaphone in hand.
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Gainesville jumps 37 spots in bicycle-friendly rankings
By Matthew Gorwitz | Sep. 25, 2016In what some consider the most dangerous state for bicycling in the country, Gainesville has been ranked the most bicycle-friendly city in Florida.
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ACSO: Shands psychiatric patient causes $14,000 in damages
By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 25, 2016An agitated patient at UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital on Thursday destroyed nearly $14,000 of equipment, deputies said.
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Gainesville painter and UF Arts in Medicine pioneer, to hold farewell exhibit
By Rodriguez | Sep. 22, 2016For the past 20 years, Lee Ann Dodson has believed art has the power to heal.
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For National Public Lands Day, local park to waive entry fee
By Amanda Nardi | Sep. 22, 2016In honor of National Public Lands Day, Sweetwater Wetlands Park will offer free admission Saturday.
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Residents voice concerns over GPD burglary initiative
By Martin Vassolo | Sep. 22, 2016At apartment parking lots across Gainesville, police officers have been issuing vehicle security “report cards” to deter burglaries.
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‘I’m tired of the dialogue’
By Catherine Dickson | Sep. 22, 2016Christina Gladney wants change.
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GPD seeks owner of 16 marijuana plants
By Martin Vassolo | Sep. 22, 2016Gainesville Police are searching for the owner of 16 marijuana plants.
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101 Cantina files countersuit for damages after receiving eviction notice
By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 22, 2016101 Cantina filed Tuesday to countersue the property owner trying to evict the Midtown restaurant and bar.
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Local triathlon for kids to raise money for children’s charity
By Elizabeth Barrett | Sep. 22, 2016On Saturday morning, about 100 kids will be sprinting around Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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Man arrested for cutting power, committing multiple burglaries
By Caitlin Ostroff | Sep. 21, 2016Gainesville Police arrested an Archer man Tuesday in connection to four burglaries.
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A 20-year buzz: Grog House celebrates anniversary
By Katie Mellinger | Sep. 21, 2016Known for its cheap alcohol and cramped dance floor, Grog House Bar and Grill will celebrate 20 years of drunken debauchery tonight.
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GPD officers wait tables for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
By Molly Donova | Sep. 21, 2016When Christine Lampp arrived at Chili’s Grill and Bar on Wednesday night, she said she thought it had been robbed.
