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Fla among least charitable states
By Isabella Alsina | Dec. 8, 2014Melissa Betancourt recently helped her favorite cat find a new home.
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Two UF students now dead after Friday motorcycle crash
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 8, 2014The 22-year-old motorcycle passenger left in critical condition from Friday’s accident has passed away.
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Protestors take the streets against police brutality
By Chabeli Herrera | Dec. 8, 2014During rush hour Monday, for the first time in 42 years, the intersection of West University Avenue and Northwest 13th Street was taken over — this time by indignation.
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LGBT couples concerned about ruling
By Ariana Figueroa | Dec. 7, 2014Following a federal court decision announced Wednesday, Florida same-sex couples can marry by early January — but some partners are hesitant to plan their ceremonies.
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One dead, one critical after crash
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 7, 2014One UF student died and another is left in critical condition after a motorcycle accident Friday night.
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New student sketch comedy
By Alexandra Fernandez | Dec. 7, 2014An adult Christmas rap, a retirement home spelling bee and the worst family Christmas photo ever taken will all take place on Friday night at the Hippodrome State Theatre.
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Repurpose Project opens location next to Satchel’s
By Rosie Robinson | Dec. 7, 2014Thousands of items lined The Repurpose Project’s shelves Saturday as customers celebrated the new location.
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New donated police horse bolts to Oaks Mall for meet, greet
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 7, 2014Gainesville Police welcomed a new horse to their Mounted Patrol Unit Friday.
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Commissioners vote to expand NW Eighth Ave
By Chabeli Herrera | Dec. 7, 2014In a 4-3 reversal decision early Friday, the Gainesville City Commission voted to return a one-mile sector of Northwest Eighth Avenue to a four-lane road.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police roundup: drugs, armed robbery; assault
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 7, 2014Gainesville Police arrested a man after officers said he robbed a man at gunpoint following an attempted marijuana drug deal at Archer Court Apartments Thursday evening.
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Dudley Farm takes trip to the past with 25th annual Cane Day
By Melissa Smith | Dec. 7, 2014Katheryn King spent Saturday dressed up as a 19th-century homemaker.
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Bo Diddley to begin renovations in March
By Chabeli Herrera | Dec. 4, 2014Starting in the spring, Bo Diddley Community Plaza will undergo extensive renovations aimed at making it the face of downtown Gainesville.
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Radio to talk to woman whose husband is being held hostage
By Kelsey Jordan | Dec. 4, 2014Naghmeh Abedini’s two children haven’t seen their father in two years.
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Police: Woman chases two with knife
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 4, 2014A Gainesville woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she chased two people with a butcher knife and then tried to kick and spit on an officer.
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Uber must file permit to pick up at airport
By Patrick Pinak | Dec. 4, 2014Clif Patrick was waiting at the airport at about noon Tuesday for an Uber user to request a ride when an officer asked him to leave. The driver didn’t have a permit to be there.
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Local church to showcase more than 200 nativity scenes
By Liz Clancy | Dec. 4, 2014More than 200 Nativity scenes from around the world will be on display at the third annual Festival of the Nativity this weekend.
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Fla. Division of Cultural Affairs to bring folk trio to Gainesville
By Christina Hunt | Dec. 4, 2014Homegrown acoustic folk trio, The Currys, is set to perform at the Thomas Center on Wednesday.
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34th Street Wall to be painted black for Ferguson solidarity project
By Gabriella Nunez | Dec. 4, 2014The colorful murals on the 34th Street Wall will be painted black in solidarity with Ferguson this Sunday.
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Mother’s Pub to host UFC video game event this Saturday
By Patrick Pinak | Dec. 4, 2014Mixed martial arts fans can do more than just watch Saturday’s Ultimate Fighting Championship matches at Mother’s Pub and Grill — they can play it.
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Fla. same-sex marriages could begin in January after appeal ends
By Ariana Figueroa | Dec. 3, 2014Following a state federal appellate court decision Wednesday, same-sex couples could legally marry in Florida as soon as Jan. 5.
