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Brian Fryburg, Lauren Furgason and Todd Miller eat at the T-Rex Cafe in Orlando’s Downtown Disney. Todd went into cardiac arrest last month and has been in the hospital since.

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6-year-old son of Shands nurse slowly recovers after cardiac arrest

By Katherine Brown | Apr. 17, 2014

As a nurse, Lauren Furgason has seen her fair share of cardiac arrests.

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Gainesville Police arrests man with 100+ grams of weed in backpack

By Jenna Lyons | Apr. 17, 2014

Gainesville Police arrested a local man Wednesday after discovering 113 grams of marijuana in his backpack.

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Zen center, hostel helps visitors meditate in downtown Gainesville

By Christine Alvarez | Apr. 17, 2014

Tobe Terrell put a cushion on the floor, sat in the Lotus position and began the daily meeting in the meditation room. He started by reading a list of 15 things that will make your life happier if you give them up.

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FSU's Jameis Winston sexual assault case reverberates in Gainesville

By Kelcee Griffis | Apr. 16, 2014

The Wednesday release of The New York Times’ story about a flawed investigation into Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston’s rape allegations is reverberating in Gainesville.

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Post-Tax Day: Students applying for tax refunds still have time to file

By Bradley Norman | Apr. 16, 2014

Tax Day has come and gone. But for students who forgot to apply for a refund, there’s still time.

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Florida Senate bill 1714 could mark up costs for Gainesville's craft breweries

By Hanna Marcus | Apr. 16, 2014

Big beer bills are continuing to bluster their way through state government, leaving local breweries, brewpubs and craft beer drinkers still clouded with disappointment.

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Gainesville Police arrests local man with weed in underwear, concealed gun

By Jenna Lyons | Apr. 16, 2014

Gainesville Police arrested a local man Tuesday night for threatening a group of people with a gun and hiding marijuana in his underwear.

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Rep. Ted Yoho meets with McNair Scholar students at UF

By Lynna Lawrence | Apr. 16, 2014

Rep. Ted Yoho sat down with UF students Wednesday to discuss a program that offers college opportunities to low-income and first-generation students.

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Volta ices competition, ranks No. 22 best coffee shop in America

By Nathan King | Apr. 16, 2014

The buzz around Volta’s coffee is growing.

Nathan Ferrell sits on 18-year-old UF telecommunication freshman Tyler Jump’s shoulders Wednesday at Residence Inn Gainesville. Nathan is this year’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Florida Champion.

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Shands Children's Hospital patient named Florida's 2014 Children’s Miracle Network champion

By Alina Avalos | Apr. 16, 2014

Nathan Ferrell walked onto the stage carrying his red and blue backpack, as always.

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They suck: Florida mosquito season starts earlier than usual

By Alexia Fernandez | Apr. 15, 2014

Mosquito season is here earlier than usual, and the Alachua County Health Department is gearing up to prevent the rise of a mosquito infestation.

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Homeless couple stays together through racism, harsh weather

By Adriana Barbat | Apr. 15, 2014

Preston Lewis opened a door, and the afternoon sun streamed in.

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Stop Googling symptoms: Health answers online iffy at best, UF study finds

By Nicole Giaquinto | Apr. 15, 2014

Students surfing the Internet for solutions to health-related concerns should be wary about their search results.

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Organic produce providers in Gainesville not worried about Wal-Mart campaign

By Brandon Krumins | Apr. 15, 2014

Local organic grocers and farmers are generally unconcerned by Wal-Mart’s recent partnership with Wild Oats, an organic food brand that will bring cheaper products to its shelves.

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