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Red Coach adds commuter lot stop, economy and business lines
By Hanna Marcus | Sep. 30, 2013The cheap seats for statewide bus travel just got cheaper.
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Barbecue restaurant mural not up-to-code, city says
By Briana Erickson | Sep. 30, 2013A newly opened barbecue restaurant decided to grace one of its outside walls with a mural. But there is one thing keeping the vibrant, pink pig flashing its pearly whites on the side of the building from complying with city regulations.
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POLITICS
Your guide to voting in SG elections
By Colleen Wright | Sep. 30, 2013After weeks of campaigning, voting for the Fall 2013 Student Government elections begins today.
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Apple-licensed repair store opens in Butler Plaza, covers most devices
By Jeanna Arroyo | Sep. 30, 2013Kaley Loewendick didn’t know what to do when her MacBook Pro fell off her top bunk two years ago.
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Mayor Ed Braddy feels pressure to run city smoothly in first quarter
By Hanna Marcus | Sep. 30, 2013In the four months that have ticked by since Mayor Ed Braddy was sworn into office, he has overseen accomplishments and setbacks for the city of Gainesville.
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POLITICS
Alligator Editorial Board's Fall SG election endorsements
Sep. 30, 2013Historically, the Alligator has chosen to endorse one party over another within Student Government.
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Termite poop might be key to new antibiotics
By Kaitlyn Wilson | Sep. 29, 2013Two UF researchers have discovered why environmentally safe termite control has never been effective.
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UF study gets support from NIH to cut the fat in rural areas
By Thomas Lynn | Sep. 29, 2013Rural areas known for warm hospitality and homemade sweet tea can also cater to obesity.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man with $1 million bond tries to hang self after child abuse charges
By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 29, 2013A Gainesville man arrested on an aggravated child abuse charge was found unconscious in his Alachua County Jail cell Saturday night after trying to hang himself with a bedsheet.
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Local Chipotles make switch to vegetarian pinto beans
By Alex Harris | Sep. 29, 2013Gainesville Chipotle locations recently started offering newly bacon-free pinto beans.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Upcoming bike light with a new feature might help riders at night
By Christine Flammia | Sep. 29, 2013A new neon green bike light produced by a British student hasn’t hit the marketplace yet, but some locals anticipate it could make night riding safer. Others are not convinced.
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Food truck rally now offers options for pets to dine alongside owners
By Haley Neer | Sep. 29, 2013A new addition to the food truck scene made tails wag at High Dive on Saturday. Earth Pets Treat Truck, which caters specifically to canine companions, made its High Dive rally debut alongside other vendors.
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Increase in mosquito population leads to Health Department advisory about disease
By McKenzie Collard | Sep. 26, 2013The Alachua County Health Department issued a mosquito advisory earlier this week, announcing that mosquitoes capable of transmitting diseases such as the West Nile virus are swarming the county.
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BUSINESS
UF alumnus’ website and app hand out free gift cards for local businesses
By Michaela Bisienere | Sep. 26, 2013In 2011, UF alumnus Edward Lavagnino walked into a Sports Authority for a pair of socks and walked out with an idea.
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Former 13th Street Walmart location in first steps of redevelopment, possibly to be a shopping center
By Hanna Marcus | Sep. 26, 2013Since the 13th Street Walmart relocated in January, the plans for the empty building have been on skids. Now, the property owner has taken the first step toward redeveloping the location.
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Honda to fund Ocala Drive-in’s digital projector upgrade
By Halley Wharton | Sep. 26, 2013OCALA — The Ocala Drive-in Theatre received a digital projector after winning an online competition Monday.
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Parents are newest secret weapon for millennials’ interviews
By Alex Harris | Sep. 25, 2013When Chrissy McLarty gets ready for a job interview, she makes sure she has a professional outfit, her resume — and her mom.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Gainesville man threatens workers with samurai sword
By Kelcee Griffis | Sep. 25, 2013A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday after threatening a lawn crew and an officer with a samurai sword.
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BUSINESS
Startups can now solicit investments with some restrictions
By Niko Pifferetti | Sep. 25, 2013For many entrepreneurs, persuading investors to fund startup companies has always been a struggle, but a federal law that took effect Monday and that’s expected to impact Gainesville, may make it easier.
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Ryan Lochte partners with Yogurtology for new flavors, charities
By Hanna Marcus | Sep. 24, 2013The answer to “What Would Ryan Lochte Do?” after starring in a TV series appears to be promoting frozen yogurt flavors for charity.
