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New Publix to be built near campus
By Paisley Papineau | Sep. 14, 2015UF students soon won’t have to travel far from campus to grab their favorite Publix sub.
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Maude’s Classic Café owner arrested
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 14, 2015Maude’s Classic Café and Sidecar bar is under new management after Gainesville Police arrested the owner Friday night after he reportedly filmed a young girl in the shower.
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Dear Misinformation: a critical response against ‘Dear Fat People’
Sep. 14, 2015A paradox to consider: the Internet, one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century, is the medium of travel for the worst ideas of the 21st century. Nearly two weeks ago, on Sept. 3, YouTube personality Nicole Arbour published a video entitled "Dear Fat People." She maintains the purpose of the video is to encourage people to engage in better, healthier habits. But the question is, how exactly did she espouse her ideas?
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Jewish freshmen find a community
By Brooke Baitinger | Sep. 13, 2015For the past few years, Bianca Nachmani celebrated the Jewish new year with her family in Philadelphia.
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UF student arrested after reportedly punching officer
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 13, 2015Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a UF student during Saturday’s football game after he reportedly punched an officer.
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Florida man arrested for cocaine possession
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 13, 2015Florida Highway Patrol arrested a Palatka man Thursday afternoon after he reportedly ran from police during a traffic stop and had about 40 grams of cocaine.
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Elderly get Uber ride services
By Sara Marino | Sep. 10, 2015Uber and Gainesville recently teamed up to help seniors get around town.
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UNF student arrested for drugs
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 10, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a University of North Florida student Wednesday afternoon after he was reportedly found with cocaine, paraphernalia and different forms of marijuana.
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Fashion show for a cause, research cancer
By Elena Castello | Sep. 10, 2015Cheyenne Daly danced down the stage, flaunting her flapper costume.
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Local film festival brings Latino culture into the spotlight
By Brooke Baitinger | Sep. 9, 2015Whether you enjoy learning through films, discussions, musical performances or art exhibits, there is something for everyone to learn about Latino culture at Gainesville’s September film festival.
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Man arrested for robbery
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 9, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a local man Tuesday afternoon after he reportedly stole money and was found with spice, a synthetic form of marijuana.
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Local man stops robbery
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 9, 2015On Wednesday evening — the same day as his 28th birthday — Jonathan Long stopped a robbery.
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GPD investigating Hidden Village armed robbery
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 9, 2015Gainesville Police are looking for an armed robber after a man reportedly shot another man in the leg at the Hidden Village apartment complex Tuesday night — and left one man in the hospital and another on the run.
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New store offers more Gator decor
By Meryl Kornfield | Sep. 8, 2015Gators now have a new place for their Swamp-decor needs.
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The Coop to offer free chicken, sweet tea
By Spencer Harvey | Sep. 8, 2015Gainesville residents can celebrate the middle of the week today with free chicken and sweet tea.
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FWC allows hunters to kill 320 bears this season
By Chelsea Stromfeld | Sep. 8, 2015Hunting season is approaching, and bears are the primary target.
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GPD arrest Brevard man for DUI
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 8, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a Brevard man Monday night after he reportedly caused a four-car accident while under the influence of alcohol.
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UF researchers uncover St. Augustine church
By Esther Khoudari | Sep. 8, 2015To celebrate St. Augustine’s 450th birthday, UF archaeologists are revisiting the excavation site of the oldest stone mission church in colonial Spanish Florida.
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Multilingualism is not as scary as the GOP thinks
Sep. 8, 2015In a recent interview with CNN, Carly Fiorina stated that despite admiring Jeb Bush’s multilingualism, English is the official language of the U.S. She seems to have forgotten that there are many cultures and languages represented within the U.S., each deserving to be understood and valued. While English is undoubtedly the default language, that doesn’t mean it is the official one.
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Gameday Crime: New Mexico State University bus burglarized, 17 people ejected
By Giuseppe Sabella | Sep. 7, 2015University Police are investigating the burglary of a New Mexico State University charter bus used by football staff during Saturday’s football game.
