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Floridians to get tax holiday for first time in 2 years
By CINDY TAVERAS | Jan. 13, 2010Reviving the tax break could cost the state nearly $44 million.
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Toxic metal found in some Claire’s, Wal-mart jewelry
By Morgan Watkins | Jan. 12, 2010Friendship bracelets and charms included.
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Students partner with elderly in 'Walking Buddies' program
Jan. 12, 2010Initially launched at the University of North Florida in 2006, Walking Buddies is the first such project in Gainesville.
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Sales fall with degrees
By Clare Lennon | Jan. 12, 2010It might not come as a surprise to shivering Gators that the recent cold snap is freezing business for some of Gainesville’s hot spots.
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Police find man with bag full of drug items
Jan. 11, 2010They found three different prescription drugs as well as hypodermic needles, a cut straw and a burnt spoon in his car Sunday
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Health dept. shut down 7 restaurants in 2009
Jan. 11, 2010Gumby’s, located at 2028 SW 34th St., temporarily closed last week after a health inspector found about 70 dead roaches and 18 live roaches in its kitchen.
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Low temperatures threaten local produce
By MINCH MINCHIN | Jan. 11, 2010Recent temperatures, which have dropped as low as 15 degrees in some of the farmland surrounding Gainesville, are destroying even the most well-protected crops.
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Annual survey details bizarre habits of hotel guests
By SAMANTHA DELGADO | Jan. 11, 2010According to the survey, women are more likely to leave their room in disarray than men and are ordering more pornography than ever.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Cold weather keeps would-be criminals indoors
Jan. 11, 2010BREAK-INS AND CARJACKINGS INCREASE DURING THE SUMMER.
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Gainesville residents begin week-long MLK celebration
By MELINDA CARSTENSEN | Jan. 10, 2010About 40 people gathered Sunday in the cold seats of a small church in Rochelle, Fla., heated by the warmth of camaraderie in their celebration of one man’s 46-year-old dream.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Former GPD officer sentenced to 2 years for soliciting prostitutes
Jan. 10, 2010Former Gainesville Police Department Officer David Reveille was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for using his position to solicit sexual favors from prostitutes while on duty.
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"Queer" activists protest Dove World Outreach Center
Jan. 10, 2010Gainesville’s Queer Activist Coalition, Stand Up Florida and several advocacy organizations spoke out against the church’s stance against homosexuality Sunday morning.
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Congressman Meek reaching to students in 2010 Senate race
By MATT HARRINGER | Jan. 10, 2010Florida’s 2010 Senate race has been generating headlines since Gov. Charlie Crist announced his candidacy last spring.
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World Hypnotism Day celebrated at local bookstore
By Caitlin O'Conner | Jan. 10, 2010Gainesville's first observance of World Hypnotism Day was held at Books-A-Million on Saturday where seven hypnotherapists discussed a range of topics.
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Free H1N1 shots to be given Sat.
By Marissa Prieto | Jan. 7, 2010The Alachua County Health Department is offering free H1N1 vaccinations Saturday at three locations.
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Beef: it's not for dinner
By Morgan Watkins | Jan. 7, 2010Hamburgers using beef courtesy of Beef Products Inc. may come with pickles, onions, ketchup and a side of ammonia.
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Students face shortage of cold-weather gear
By ERICA JOHNSON | Jan. 7, 2010No hats, no heaters, no problem – until the weather dips below freezing.
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Women arrested after offering sex to undercover cop
Jan. 7, 2010A Gainesville woman was arrested after she was caught prostituting an underage girl to an undercover cop Wednesday night.
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Senate candidate discusses campaign
Jan. 7, 2010Meek, D-Fla., who represents Florida’s 17th Congressional District, including parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, in the U.S. House of Representatives, stopped in Gainesville to encourage students to volunteer in his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat.
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Young artists to display their work
By Kathleen Birkhimer | Jan. 7, 2010Some of Alachua County’s youngest artists will have a chance to showcase their work at the upcoming Alachua County Elementary Art Exhibition beginning Saturday. Erin Friedberg, Gainesville visual arts coordinator, said the exhibition is designed to highlight the creativity and talent of its elementary school contributors.
