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Fire at cabinet store damages buildings
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 3, 2014Brian Irizarry was spraying lacquer on wooden cabinet doors before he saw the flames ignite.
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DM to host food truck rally at Cymplify
By Liz Clancy | Dec. 2, 2014Food trucks, fundraising and festivities will all be for the kids Friday.
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Henna lifts cancer patients’ spirits
By Ariana Figueroa | Dec. 2, 2014Henna is used as decorative body art, but to Jeena Kar, it is a way to heal people.
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Florida’s consumer confidence sees increase since recession
By Cody Smith | Dec. 2, 2014A UF survey has found that Florida residents are willing to spend more than they have since the Great Recession.
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Hippodrome Artwalk to draw in local artists, weekend visitors
By Kelsie Ozanne | Dec. 2, 2014This weekend, downtown Gainesville will be filled with locally crafted artwork, stained glass, sculptures, jewelry and prints.
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Police roundup: Sisterly feud, battery; battery involving sheriff
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 2, 2014Gainesville Police arrested a woman after officers said she attacked her sister before trying to run over another woman with her car Monday afternoon.
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GPD officer fired for inappropriate sexual conduct with inmate
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 1, 2014A Gainesville Police officer was fired after he had sex with a young woman and illegally gave her alcohol about 44 days after he arrested the woman for shoplifting at a Target.
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Post-consumerist holiday push for #GivingTuesday
By Julia Lopez | Dec. 1, 2014Following a weekend of late-night deals and Monday’s online discounts, a new initiative is trending — giving back.
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Girl Scouts to move cookie enterprise to Thin Minternet
By Patrick Pinak | Dec. 1, 2014Christmas just came early for cookie lovers who will now be able to order Girl Scout Cookies online for the first time ever.
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Paws on Parole celebrates its 11th graduation
By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 1, 2014Maggie barked in excitement as her new owners walked through a gated fence Monday afternoon during the 11th Paws on Parole ceremony.
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GHS bomb threat suspect identified, charged
By Melissa Mihm | Dec. 1, 2014The identity of the individual who called in a bomb threat to Gainesville High School on Nov. 11 was discovered this week by Gainesville Police.
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Cyber Monday to attract more shoppers this year, survey says
By Cody Smith | Nov. 30, 2014Shoppers are expected to check out online in record numbers this year.
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Police roundup: More crack, assault; battery
By Melissa Mihm | Nov. 30, 2014A woman stabbed her boyfriend in the chest after police said he punched her in the face early Thursday.
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UF reacts to Obama’s plan to reform US immigration system
By Ashleigh Hicks | Nov. 30, 2014UF students and faculty are reacting to President Barack Obama’s announcement on major immigration reforms.
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Barnyard Buddies provides farm fun for children on Wednesdays
By Marena Smith | Nov. 30, 2014Penny and Clementine may smell like manure and make funny noises, but they still get weekly visits from Gainesville youth.
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Residents react to Ferguson decision
By Chabeli Herrera | Nov. 24, 2014Brittany King fiddled with the red bandana around her head anxiously waiting for an announcement out of Ferguson, Missouri.
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Police: Phuc Kieu arrested, charged with attempted rape, burglary
By Melissa Mihm | Nov. 24, 2014Gainesville Police arrested an Orlando man after officers said he tried to sexually assault and rob another man at an ATM on Sunday afternoon.
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Thanksgiving weekend travel highest since 2007
By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 24, 2014Thanksgiving travelers may have to sit through traffic before seeing their families and stuffing their faces this year.
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Florida business economy ranked high
By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 24, 2014The Sunshine State means business.
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Police roundup: 2 cases of aggravated battery, 1 with weapon
By Melissa Mihm | Nov. 23, 2014Gainesville Police arrested a woman after officers said she attacked a man with a set of keys because there was no beer in the refrigerator Saturday night.
