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Recent mugging, prowling cases occur close to campus
Aug. 28, 2008Three recent crimes not far from UF's campus have prompted Gainesville Police to warn residents to exercise caution.
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Crisis clinic offers free acupuncture to rape victims
Aug. 28, 2008Acupuncture sessions will soon be offered as a free, alternative method of therapy for rape victims.
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Democratic National Convention inspires, excites Alachua County attendees
Aug. 27, 2008Alachua County was well-represented in Denver on Wednesday night as Barack Obama was named the presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention.
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GPD charge local woman with throwing a deadly missile at car
Aug. 27, 2008A car was assaulted early Wednesday morning by "missiles," including a duffel bag, spaghetti sauce and shards of plates.
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UPD prepares staff for campus shooting situations
Aug. 27, 2008Professor Liviu Librescu chose to stand up to the Virginia Tech gunman that went on a shooting rampage in one of the school's lecture halls in April 2007.
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Monopoly fans join to attempt record-breaking rounds
Aug. 26, 2008Today, playing Monopoly isn't just about entertainment.
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Orange and Blue Textbooks banned from advertising on SFC campus
By SARAH HENDERSON | Aug. 26, 2008Officials from Orange and Blue Textbooks and SFC are debating students' rights to know their textbook options in Gainesville.
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Fay leaves Florida with two new sinkholes
Aug. 26, 2008Tropical Storm Fay has left behind a mess to clean up in the form of two sinkholes that have closed lanes on Interstate 10.
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Sheriff and property appraiser reelected in local primary
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Aug. 26, 2008Alachua County's sheriff and property appraiser held onto their positions in Tuesday's local primary election.
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Gainesville Sun, Ocala Star–Banner to merge operations
By KELSI KRIEGER | Aug. 26, 2008The New York Times Company announced Monday that two of its publications, The Gainesville Sun and the Ocala Star-Banner, will merge several operations.
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Students evacuate CIRCA lab after smoke sets off fire alarm
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Aug. 26, 2008A smoking elevator set off fire alarms at the Computer Science Engineering building Tuesday, clearing out the CIRCA Lab for about half an hour.
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Alachua primary to decide race for sheriff and property appraiser
Aug. 25, 2008A win in the primary election is usually a ticket to the general election.
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Fines discourage jaywalking
Aug. 25, 2008Police are buckling down on jaywalkers and drivers along both West University Avenue and Southwest 13th Street.
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New Florida law aims to curb increase in metal theft
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Aug. 25, 2008It's lightweight, valuable and often right out in the open.
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Taxi stands start services near midtown and downtown bars
Aug. 24, 2008Despite soggy weekend weather, students were out on the town and utilizing Gainesville's new taxi stands.
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Board of Governors requests $65.4 million in raises
By KATIE SANDERS | Aug. 24, 2008The Florida Board of Governors, the State University System's highest governing body, will ask lawmakers to dole out $65.4 million in pay raises for faculty and staff as well as provide $30.3 million for rising utility costs next year.
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Tropical Storm Fay leaves Gainesville with limited damages
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Aug. 24, 2008Leona Anglin didn't even hear the wind from Tropical Storm Fay Thursday night when she got up to answer a telephone call.
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Shands pharmacist fined $1,000 after filling fatal prescription
Aug. 24, 2008The pharmacist who filled a prescription that led to the death of a 3-year-old at Shands at UF will pay a $1,000 fine following a decision from the Florida Board of Pharmacy.
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Child left in critical condition after Friday collision
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Aug. 24, 2008A 3-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a car crash Friday.
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Exotic dancers feel gas prices' pinch
By HAILEY MAC ARTHUR | Aug. 6, 2008Kendra slinked off stage. She counted the bills collected in her lace garter once more. The number was still the same. Five dollars. Disappointment, disbelief and discouragement overcame her.
