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Wendy’s protestors want fair wages for farm work
By Alex Harris | Feb. 14, 2013The Rev. Les Singleton held a disassembled hamburger and pointed at its single, tiny tomato slice.
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Two arrested in connection with consecutive Midtown robberies
By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 14, 2013Students walking around Midtown can breathe easier, as Gainesville Police arrested two people in connection with two January robberies in the area.
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Local artists display works in winter art fair this weekend
By Michelle Jackson | Feb. 14, 2013Local artists will showcase their artwork to Gainesville area residents this weekend during the sixth annual Winter Fine Art Fair at Tioga Town Center in Newberry.
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Large asteroid to skirt Earth today
By Andrew Kays | Feb. 14, 2013If an asteroid half the size of a football field were to strike Earth, it would flatten everything within 750 square miles.
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Hot rod owners show off cars for heroes
By Kathy Pierre | Feb. 14, 2013Your car must be 30 years old or older to ride.
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Future researchers gather for science fair
By Caitlin Raddatz | Feb. 13, 2013An 11th-grader from Eastside High School stood tall next to a stark white tri-fold board, covered with charts, graphs and text.
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Survey takes input on bus system
By Elise Rodriguez | Feb. 13, 2013The City of Gainesville and the Regional Transit System are asking the public for its opinion as part of a study that focuses on implementing an alternative bus system.
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Singles to be sold tonight
By Hanna Marcus | Feb. 12, 2013Gainesville residents will put their wallets on the line for a chance to score a date this Valentine’s Day.
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US sees increase in shark attacks
By Marjorie Nunez | Feb. 12, 2013Sharks have never had the best reputation. “Jaws,” “Open Water” and “Shark Attack” are a few of the most popularized interactions of sharks and humans.
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Florists, chocolatiers prepare for Valentine’s
By Alex Harris | Feb. 12, 2013Gainesville residents may be breaking a sweat as Valentine’s Day approaches, but local florists’, bakers’ and chocolatiers’ hearts are skipping a beat in preparation for the big day.
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Study shows low-calorie menus good for business
By Meghan Pryce | Feb. 12, 2013A new study released this month showed that serving lower-calorie options is not only good for customers’ health, but it’s also good for business.
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New bar, craft beer franchise to open tap on Archer Road
By Hanna Marcus | Feb. 11, 2013In a college town like Gainesville, there’s a bar on every corner.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DJ removed from fraternity party for intoxication, claims drugged
By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 11, 2013An Arizona disc jockey left a fraternity party in an ambulance Saturday night after University Police reported he was too intoxicated to finish his performance.
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City Commission, mayoral candidates debate during forum
By Billy Kennedy | Feb. 11, 2013The Alachua County Democratic Black Caucus hosted the second candidate forum of the 2013 Gainesville mayoral and District 4 City Commission campaigns Monday night at the Alachua County Administration Building.
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Millennials are the most stressed generation, study shows
By Jovahn Huertas | Feb. 11, 2013The news that millennials are the most stressed generation does not come as a surprise to UF students.
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‘Banging With Friends’ mobile app assists in hookup process
By Alyssa Nieves | Feb. 11, 2013Looking for a quick romantic rendezvous?
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Robotics company finds new home in GRU warehouse
By Kelcee Griffis | Feb. 11, 2013A formerly vacant downtown warehouse has become the new launchpad for a Gainesville robotics manufacturing company to take off.
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Couple found dead in apartment
By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 10, 2013The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of a Gainesville couple after a maintenance worker discovered their bodies Thursday afternoon.
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CSI academy now open to public
By Fatemah Albader | Feb. 10, 2013UF students and Gainesville residents will have the chance to solve crimes with the opening of a crime scene investigations course.
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Local bakery campaigns to raise funds to relocate downtown
By Andrea Rinaldi | Feb. 10, 2013Vine Bread & Pasta bakery has served organic foods to the community in the warehouses in front of Satchel’s Pizza for more than a year.
