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Gator Cinemas creates GoFundMe
By Mary-Lou Watkinson | Jan. 19, 2016Eleven days after launching a GoFundMe, Gator Cinemas is far from reaching its goal of raising $15,000 to renovate the theater.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
911 Roundup: drug dealer robbery, gas station crash
Jan. 19, 2016Gainesville Police arrested a Newberry woman early Monday night after authorities said she coordinated a robbery that later turned into a stabbing.
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Forum on Islamophobia to combat intolerance, ignorance
By Diana Illingworth | Jan. 19, 2016Community leaders will gather Wednesday evening for Welcoming Diversity: A Community Action Forum against Islamophobia and Intolerance.
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Runners coat in powder to raise money for epilepsy foundation
By Lauren Johnson | Jan. 18, 2016In the name of fun and charity, Athena Conde threw colored powder at runners Saturday.
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Gainesville Arts Market hosts first event of the year
By Lauren Fernandez | Jan. 18, 2016To Heather Montgomery, jewelry can be made from just about anything.
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Husband chronicles wife’s illness
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 18, 2016Chuck Ardezzone started documenting his wife’s fight with cystic fibrosis in 2006.
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Hundreds march for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 18, 2016Jamal Ransom said he’ll never forget leading a march for the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day.
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Research shows hookah may not be the safe alternative to cigarettes after all
By Morgan Miller | Jan. 18, 2016Hookah may create 25 times more tar than a cigarette, according to a recent report published by the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
911 Report: Car Chase, Assaulting a Police Officer
By Martin Vassolo | Jan. 18, 2016Police arrest Gainesville man after high-speed car chase
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Thomas Center hosts Latino art celebration
By Elizabeth Pantaleon | Jan. 18, 2016Rebecca Micha knows music, and this weekend she enjoyed a fusion of Latino art and jazz.
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Committee discusses board to oversee GRU
By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 14, 2016Gainesville’s Regional Utilities Committee discussed Thursday a bill in the Florida Legislature and a city charter amendment, both of which could create separate but nearly identical boards with authority over GRU.
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Candidates endorsed by Human Rights Council
By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 14, 2016The Human Rights Council of North Central Florida endorsed 2016 mayoral candidate Lauren Poe and District 4 Commission candidate Adrian Hayes-Santos on Thursday.
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Muralists bring color and style to Gainesville
By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 14, 2016Six years ago, Iryna Kanishcheva knew nothing about street art.
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911 Report: murder, theft, grand theft and burglary
By Martin Vassolo | Jan. 14, 2016Grand jury indicts local man in 2011 murder
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Cold weather shelter program houses homeless
By Catalina Ruiz | Jan. 14, 2016Gainesville’s Cold Night Shelter Program’s admission acceptance ended Wednesday after temperatures rose.
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Lower gas prices could drive in benefits for drivers
By Levi Bradford | Jan. 13, 2016It’s a new year with high hopes and low gas prices.
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University investigating death of UF freshman, no foul play suspected
By Martin Vassolo | Jan. 13, 2016University Police are investigating the death of a UF student that occurred outside Trusler Hall on Wednesday morning.
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Community discusses gun violence
By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 13, 2016Local community members came together Wednesday night at a forum to discuss gun violence and bills aiming to change state gun laws.
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Panelists speak on Alachua's criminal justice system
By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 13, 2016About 100 UF students and Gainesville residents discussed Alachua’s criminal justice system Wednesday night.
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POLITICS
Column: Donald Trump isn't going away
Jan. 13, 2016A Donald Trump presidency would be a nightmare-come true for the entire entertainment world. Does this seem like too bold of a statement? Maybe. Did Trump initially seem too bold of a presidential candidate for this overly sensitive country? Sure. The crazy thing, despite Hollywood’s incessant preventative efforts, is that it could totally happen.
