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Second Florida judge OKs same-sex marriage
By Tanima Mehtotra | July 28, 2014Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage has been declared unconstitutional for the second time this month.
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Cyclist killed in accident on Southwest 20th Avenue
By Kyle Follansbee | July 24, 2014A deadly accident involving a cyclist occurred just before 5 p.m. Thursday, when a car struck the rider as he was crossing Southwest 20th Avenue, GPD spokesman officer Ben Tobias wrote in an email.
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Interest grows for upgraded Gator Net service
By Ariana Figueroa | July 23, 2014Since Gator Net, a fiber-optic Internet service, offered an upgrade from 50 megabits per second to 100 Mbps, seven out of 37 of its Gainesville clients began negotiating an upgrade.
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Homeless-friendly institutions’ food donations prove ranking wrong
By Griffin Horvath | July 23, 2014For the homeless in Gainesville, finding food is a daily struggle.
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UF student feels the burn after man-sized chili gets stolen
By Kyle Follansbee | July 23, 2014If you’re wondering what the going rate for a man-sized chilli pepper is, Daniel Helfrich will tell you it costs four Powerade bottles and a smile.
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Gainesville-famous pizza joint ranked ‘Try before you die’
By Griffin Horvath | July 23, 2014When Satchel’s Pizza placed sixth in Kristin Chirico’s BuzzFeed article, “18 Pizza Joints You Must Try Before You Die,” it wasn’t a surprise to Gainesville residents.
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Florida voting districts ruled illegal
By Hannah Fell | July 23, 2014The Florida Legislature recently ruled that two of Florida’s redrawn districts are illegal.
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Florida’s same-sex marriage roller coaster leaves locals hopeful
By Tanima Mehrotra | July 21, 2014When Paola Aguirre imagined her wedding day, she didn’t think it would take place in a house she had never stepped foot in.
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Caribbean mosquito-borne virus in Alachua County
By Kristina Orrego | July 21, 2014A mosquito-borne virus that has recently caused epidemics in the Caribbean has made its way to Alachua County.
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Brothers arrested in Midtown brawl
By Kyle Follansbee | July 21, 2014Two men jumped an officer after fighting near Shuck Raw Bar and Seafood Restaurant early Saturday morning.
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Gainesville Police to start enforcing loud car stereo ordinance
By Hannah Fell | July 16, 2014When Natalie Fischer was 15, a police officer pulled her over in Miami for blaring music in her car.
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Grooveshark membership can now be paid with Bitcoin
By Aldo Araujo | July 16, 2014Buying music just updated to version 2.0 for a local music-sharing company.
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Jones Eastside closes, breakfast moves to B-side
By Griffin Horvath | July 16, 2014After closing its doors due to infrastructural problems, The Jones management and staff are looking to make its remaining location stronger than ever.
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Stun gun no match for Gainesville man’s chest
By Kyle Follansbee | July 16, 2014Gainesville Police arrested a local man who pulled stun gun probes from his chest during a fight with an officer.
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Shark attacks likely to rise with population increases
By Rebecca Kravetz | July 16, 2014Swimmers stay aware: Sharks attacks may be on the rise this summer.
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Man accused of serial rape, given $5 million bond
By Kyle Follansbee | July 14, 2014Gainesville Police recently connected 41-year-old Danny Williams of Gainesville to multiple sexual assault cases where he had taken advantage of women in the Tent City area.
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Five arrested in undercover prostitution sting in Gainesville
By Kyle Follansbee | July 14, 2014In one day, five separate women offered an undercover Gainesville Police officer a total of $150 worth of sexual acts.
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TiTi’s Café opens, serves coffee, boba tea and smoothies
By Griffin Horvath | July 14, 2014When Titi Le decided to join the Gainesville restaurant scene, she wanted to recreate her experiences with European cafe culture but with a personal touch.
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Camp Balance 180 helps kids stay active
By Aldo Araujo | July 14, 2014Balance 180 kicked off its second summer camp on Monday.
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Street-legal electric vehicle charges up beyond expectations
By Griffin Horvath | July 14, 2014After Justin Jackrel, president of citECar Electric Vehicles, challenged his employees in June to create an electric car that could reach 75 miles per charge, his staff created a product that reached 30 miles beyond his expectations.
