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Local businesses use Taser jokes to their advantage
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 27, 2007Three days after Andrew Meyer was Tasered by university police, a sign went up in Gator Dawgs.
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Tennis on Wheels brings tennis to disabled children
By MARLY FALCON | Sep. 27, 2007Disabled children in the Alachua Country school district have a new activity to look forward to during gym, thanks to a service group of UF students.
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'Fill the Boot' firefighters try to work around city panhandling ordinance
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 26, 2007Although a change in the county panhandling ordinances may allow nonprofit groups to collect money on roads, officials said there were no plans to change city ordinances.
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GPD to receive Tasers in October
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 25, 2007For the Gainesville Police Department, Tasers are going to be the newest addition to its arsenal.
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City Commission passes towing amendment
By ANDREW TAN | Sep. 24, 2007City Commissioners unanimously approved Monday the creation of an amendment that may close possible loopholes in new towing regulations.
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People convicted with felonies now eligible for towing permits
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 24, 2007Gainesville City Commission voted unanimously Monday night to allow people convicted of certain felonies to obtain towing permits.
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Local stores prepare for Halo 3 release
By LINDSAY SMITH | Sep. 24, 2007Almost six years have passed since "Halo: Combat Evolved" was released for Microsoft's Xbox by Bungie Studios, but the Halo frenzy is still going strong.
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Volunteers repaint 34th Street Wall
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 23, 2007Rollers thick with gray paint slide across the wall, covering layers and layers of birthday messages, profanity, graffiti tags and artistic scenery.
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Firefighters compete in combat challenge
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 23, 2007Firefighters from 38 departments around the country gathered in the southeast corner of The Oaks Mall parking lot Saturday and Sunday.
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Crist addresses NAACP conference in Gainesville
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 23, 2007At the Florida Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Saturday, Gov. Charlie Crist praised the organization as a leader in fairness and described several civil rights leaders who inspired him.
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City holds ceremony for completion of Second Avenue construction
By KATIE EMMETS | Sep. 20, 2007Gainesville City Manager Russ Blackburn said Southwest Second Avenue is the best example of what our community should look and feel like.
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Mayor speaks at grand opening for new RTS station
By KATIE EMMETS | Sep. 19, 2007She said it was cleaner and neater.
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Dahlem memorial tagged with Meyer quote
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 19, 2007A memorial for a Gainesville police officer on the 34th Street Wall has been covered with the now-infamous words "DONT TASE ME BRO."
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Local bars receive fire safety training
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 19, 2007Local bar and nightclub staff gathered at Rue Bar on Wednesday night for mandatory fire safety training with Gainesville Fire Rescue.
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Meyer released from jail
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 18, 2007Andrew Meyer, the UF student who was Tasered and arrested by University Police Department officers Monday, was released from jail about 9 a.m. Tuesday.
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Meyer released from jail, Machen responds to Tasing incident
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 17, 2007Andrew Meyer, the UF student who was Tasered and arrested by University Police Department officers Monday, was released from jail about 9 a.m. Tuesday.
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Alachua County Health Department offers free health screenings
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 17, 2007The Alachua County Health Department will hold free medical screenings today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Crist accepts invitation to speak in Gainesville
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 17, 2007Gov. Charlie Crist will serve as keynote speaker for the NAACP 64th Florida State Conference in Gainesville this week.
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Student's lawyer says Meyer is resting after Monday's incident
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 17, 2007On Tuesday, Andrew Meyer rested. His lawyer, Robert Griscti said the stress of being tackled, Tasered and incarcerated took its toll on the UF telecommunication senior.
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Film fest commences, hopes to teach about Hispanic culture
By CARLY FAIN | Sep. 16, 2007The Latina Women's League kicked off the third annual Latino Film Festival on Saturday at the Hippodrome State Theater. The festival, part of Hispanic Heritage Month, features a free movie every Saturday at 2 p.m. through Oct. 13.
