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Medicinal marijuana will appear on Florida ballot
By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 27, 2014Medicinal marijuana is officially on the Florida ballot.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
UF faculty member in running for Gainesville City Commission
By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 27, 2014A former UF Faculty Senate chair is running for a District 2 Commission seat, but Cheri Brodeur isn’t asking for any campaign donations. She said her conscientious, original problem-solving style is what the City Commission needs.
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Users say TTYL to standard texting
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 27, 2014New reports show that nontraditional messaging may surpass texting as the most popular form of instant messaging among young people.
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UF Health joins Orlando Health to fight cancer
By Elizabeth Renda | Jan. 27, 2014Residents of North and Central Florida will have access to one of the largest cancer centers in the state beginning Feb. 1 when UF Health and Orlando Health officially join forces.
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Gainesville Improv Festival returns for ninth year
By Stephanie Newman | Jan. 27, 2014The Gainesville Improv Festival will return with 24 improv groups Wednesday for its ninth year of unscripted sketch comedy.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Florida man threatens neighbor with golf club, police say
By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 27, 2014A Gainesville man was arrested Sunday night after police say he threatened a neighbor with a golf club.
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Egyptian protesters rise up in Gainesville in support of democracy for violence-torn nation
By Carly Juve | Jan. 26, 2014Egyptian demonstrators held up a message of hope on the corner of UF’s campus to honor the third anniversary of what they refer to as “The Great Uprising”.
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Never say never: Gainesville Beliebers react to Justin’s arrest
By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 26, 2014Amy O’Connell couldn’t believe what happened.
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Gainesville man boils over in noodles argument, later arrested
By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 26, 2014Gainesville Police arrested a local man Saturday after police said he charged at his nephew with a knife during an argument about undercooked noodles.
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Hippodrome theater to debut new projector with ‘Casablanca’
By Jessica Hundley | Jan. 23, 2014The Hippodrome State Theatre will be introducing its new digital projector to the public this weekend with a special screening of a classic film.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man arrested during traffic stop with 37 pounds of marijuana
By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 23, 2014Had Scott Patrick Harmon been wearing a seatbelt as he drove down Interstate 75, he might have gotten away with carrying the 37 pounds of marijuana police said he had in his car.
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Typos delay gun-rights lawsuit papers
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Jan. 23, 2014About two weeks after gun advocacy group Florida Carry filed a lawsuit against the university to remove its ban on firearms in residence halls, UF has not been served court papers.
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Robotic arm lends helping hand to county hospital patients
By Adriana Barbat | Jan. 23, 2014Surgeons at North Florida Regional Medical Center can now perform surgeries using a highly precise robotic arm.
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US Surgeon General: Smoking is deadlier than ever
By Annaleigh Bonds | Jan. 23, 2014Lighting up may be worse than ever for smokers’ health.
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Hoggetowne Medieval fair returns this weekend
By Erin Meisenzahl-Peace | Jan. 23, 2014The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire is returning to Gainesville for its annual celebration of history and fantasy.
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Roe v. Wade anniversary spurs protest, vigil and discussion
By Erick Edwing | Jan. 22, 2014A Gainesville political organization held a protest and vigil Wednesday evening outside a local church to celebrate the anniversary of the controversial Roe v. Wade court decision.
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FDOT project to improve Paynes Prairie I-75 road conditions
By Lynna Lawrence | Jan. 22, 2014Just after the second anniversary of the Interstate 75 crashes that claimed 11 lives, the Florida Department of Transportation is gearing up to start a road-improvement project to better warn drivers of traffic congestion, heavy fog and smoke.
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College students using Facebook less, report says
By Jade Castro | Jan. 22, 2014College students are taking a timeout from their Timelines.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Internet cafe permit ban buys time for local law enforcement
By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 22, 2014A state ban on Internet cafes last year created confusion for local law enforcement about how to dismantle the businesses, but the City Commission is trying to remedy that.
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Gainesville compost company to present at national conference
By Robin Andrews | Jan. 22, 2014An idea sprouted by Chris Cano in Gainesville is now spreading its roots across the nation.
