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Black Friday sales starting night of Thanksgiving
By Rebecca Turkel | Nov. 13, 2013An early start to Black Friday could affect locals’ Thanksgiving traditions this year.
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Organizations collect winter wear for homeless
By Ashley Crane | Nov. 13, 2013The man walked about eight miles to the doors of Lazarus Restoration Ministries Inc. with hopes of getting a new blanket to help him through the winter.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Gainesville man arrested after threatening wife
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 13, 2013Gainesville Police arrested a local man Tuesday after police reported he threatened his wife with a knife then attacked several officers.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Regulations for sidewalk cafes change, could affect downtown
By McKenzie Collard | Nov. 13, 2013Outdoor seating may go mainstream for Main Street venues.
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Solar businesses emphasize safety following Best Buy fire
By Brooke Austill | Nov. 13, 2013As an investigation continues into the cause of a solar panel fire that closed Best Buy for about two hours last week, local businesses with solar panel systems are emphasizing that solar is safe.
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City paid $1.3 million to acquire former jail for social work
By Kristina Ramer | Nov. 12, 2013Gainesville’s 10-year plan to end homelessness is entering the home stretch.
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Pedro Bravo’s lawyer to request later deadline
By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 12, 2013With almost two months left until Pedro Bravo’s defense team is supposed to finish collecting depositions, the lead attorney told an Alachua County judge on Tuesday afternoon that he needed more time.
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Sunday Amazon delivery launches in select cities
By Davona Williams | Nov. 12, 2013Just in time for the holidays, Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service are partnering to offer Sunday package delivery to customers in two cities beginning this week.
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Alachua County included in solar panel grant to help locals
By Chip Lowe | Nov. 12, 2013A grant may soon make setting up solar panels for residents and small businesses easier and more affordable.
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2013 Florida March for Babies grade a "temporary setback" for long-term goal
By Michaela Bisienere | Nov. 12, 2013Just before the 10th annual Gators March for Babies 5K fundraiser, Florida received a D grade on the 2013 March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card released this month.
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Police find underage party in warehouse with disco ball, bar
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 11, 2013Gainesville Police arrested more than a dozen people after busting a party early Monday at a building undergoing renovations.
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Fall-colored pets cheaper this month from Alachua County Animal Services
By Hanna Marcus | Nov. 11, 2013In lieu of vibrant leaf colors, Gainesville residents can embrace fall colors with the “Fall in Love with a Shelter Animal” offer from Alachua County Animal Services.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man arrested for threatening to hire hit man
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 11, 2013A Gainesville man was arrested after police say he threatened to hire an assassin to kill two deputies.
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BUSINESS
Number of internships has increased, study says
By Lauren Adhav | Nov. 11, 2013Although the recession broke major unemployment records, the number of internships offered has increased significantly.
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POLITICS
We have work to do before 2016
Nov. 11, 2013Last week, Virginia, New Jersey and New York City had high-profile elections that garnered national attention. For the first time in more than 20 years, New York City has a Democratic mayor. Virginia — one of the most purple of states in the country — ended its bitter gubernatorial election when Democrat Terry McAuliffe won the governorship. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie retained his office and swiftly defeated his opponent.
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UF alumna, entrepreneur expands art studios to Ocala
By Elly Ayres | Nov. 7, 2013The young girl, no older than 10, carefully sorted her hand-picked lemons into small bundles and loaded them into the wheelbarrow. She pushed it down her Costa Rican street, invigorated, knowing this lemon-selling business was all her idea.
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E-readers, tablets allowed after airlines lift electronics ban
By Brooke Austill | Nov. 7, 2013By the end of the year, airline passengers will be allowed to keep their electronic devices turned on during a flight, and Gainesville residents are reacting positively to the regulation change.
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Local families save money, energy through retrofits
By Ashley Crane | Nov. 7, 2013It was about noon when Josh Johnson and his wife opened their front door to one knock, three people and 15 new light bulbs.
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Gainesville gallery holding reception for "Glimmerguts" art tonight
By Isha Choksi | Nov. 7, 2013Gallery Protocol will be holding an opening reception tonight featuring an exhibition called “Glimmerguts,” inspired by worlds of fantasy, such as Dungeons and Dragons.
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Local woman's crafts help fund Paws on Parole
By Michelle Champalanne | Nov. 7, 2013Brittany Larsen brushed the final strokes of black paint, defining the irregular burnt-orange spots of a giraffe on a thick poster board sign.
