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Elderly woman seriously injured in fire

Jan. 19, 2012

An elderly woman was seriously injured in a residential fire Thursday night.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gators defensive tackle Orr arrested on marijuana-related charges

By MATT WATTS | Jan. 19, 2012

Florida sophomore defensive tackle Leon Orr was served with a notice to appear on two marijuana-related charges during the first week of Spring semester, according to a University Police Department report.

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Neighbors recount night man ‘lost himself'

Jan. 18, 2012

Toccara Carter had just settled in to watch TV on Tuesday night when she heard a frantic knock on the door. She didn't know who the person was and still doesn't.

Mark Venzke, 54, is one of eight people running for the at-large 1 seat on the Gainesville City Commission.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Candidate focuses on environmental policies, local business

By Adrianna Paidas | Jan. 18, 2012

Mark Venzke is one of eight people running for the at-large 1 seat on the Gainesville City Commission. Elections are Jan. 31.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Mayor, city commissioners endorse District 1 candidate

By Adrianna Paidas | Jan. 18, 2012

The majority of the Gainesville City Commission has chosen to financially support the opponent of a current commissioner's mentee.

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Organized shoplifters arrested after stealing from The Oaks Mall

By Emily Morrow | Jan. 18, 2012

Two Jacksonville women and a teenager were arrested after stealing $395 in clothes from The Oaks Mall on Tuesday.

Gainesville native, Adam Brewer, shows off his pride and joy: perfect BBQ ribs.

METRO | BUSINESS

Adam's Rib Co. is puttin' the perfect ribs back in barbecue

By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Jan. 18, 2012

Adam Brewer, 31, is the owner and founder of Adam's Rib Co., 2111 NW 13th St.

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Florida congressmen drop support for online piracy act

Jan. 18, 2012

Around noon Wednesday, PIPA co-sponsor and Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio wrote on Facebook and Twitter that he is dropping his support for the bill.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Candidates discuss Occupy and other local issues at forum

By Benjamin S. Brasch | Jan. 18, 2012

City commission candidates spoke about local issues Wednesday night in one of their last public forums before early voting starts.

GPD Sgt. Joe Raulerson announces that the victim of a brutal home-invasion robbery in northern Gainesville died Wednesday afternoon.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Robbery victim, 78, dies in hospital from injuries

By Jon Silman | Jan. 18, 2012

The victim of a brutal home-invasion robbery in northern Gainesville died Wednesday afternoon.

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About 7,000 websites black out pages in protest

Jan. 17, 2012

An estimated 7,000 websites, according to Politico, will black out their pages in protest of the U.S. House of Representatives' Stop Online Piracy Act and the U.S. Senate's Protect IP Act.

Armando Grundy, 32, is one of three candidates running for Gainesville City Commission, District 1.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Commission candidate focused on businesses in east Gainesville

By Jon Silman | Jan. 17, 2012

Armando Grundy is one of three candidates running for Gainesville City Commission, District 1.

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Imported oranges to be tested for fungicide

By Matt Boles | Jan. 17, 2012

The Food and Drug Administration announced Jan. 9 it will test imported oranges for traces of a fungicide.

METRO | BUSINESS

Gainesville man arrested in connection with apartment fire

By Meredith Rutland | Jan. 17, 2012

Police arrested a Gainesville man on suspicion of setting his apartment on fire after a blaze started Tuesday night.

METRO | BUSINESS

County still unsure about giving preference to local businesses

By Adrianna Paidas | Jan. 17, 2012

The Alachua County Commission has not reached a conclusion about whether to give preference to local businesses when it considers a bid for construction or other county projects.