METRO
Local soldier honored after death in Iraq
By KATIE EMMETS | Sep. 11, 2007Richard Neiberger said his son was energetic and stood up against injustice.
Metro
METRO
County Commission passes ordinance to end panhandling
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 11, 2007An ordinance prohibiting panhandling was passed unanimously by the Alachua County Commission on Tuesday.
METRO
Free-speech group hosts speaker on homelessness
By PAIGE WILSON | Sep. 10, 2007Bob Tancig said he doesn?t like to use the term homeless.
METRO
Geodesic dome nearing completion
By ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ | Sep. 10, 2007A environmentally friendly dome-shaped building, which also happens to serve as home for a Gainesville resident, is nearing completion.
METRO
City Commission unanimously adopts budget
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 10, 2007The Gainesville City Commission unanimously adopted a proposed budget on Monday.
METRO
'Operation Catnip' raises awareness of pet overpopulation
By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Sep. 9, 2007About 60 volunteers showed up Sunday morning to spay, neuter and vaccinate roughly 200 stray and wild cats from Alachua County.
METRO
Walker on trek for cancer awareness comes through Gainesville
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 9, 2007He arrived in Gainesville on day 369 of his trek.
METRO
UPD, scooter owners urge safety as scooter accidents increase
By LINDSAY WEAVER | Sep. 9, 2007When Guillermo Moratorio's black and silver motor scooter collided with a black Saab earlier this semester, he was flung headfirst toward it in a front-flip that landed him sideways on the pavement. The UF senior was traveling at the 35-mile-per-hour speed limit on Southwest Second Avenue when the woman driving the car pulled out past the stop sign. Moratorio, who was not wearing a helmet, could not swerve to avoid the car and collided with the rear of the vehicle.
METRO
GPD SAFE-T kiosk on patrol at midtown bars
By SHAUNA CANTY | Sep. 9, 2007The Gainesville Police Department recently received a grant for a new kiosk to patrol the midtown bars.
METRO
Shelters prepared for homeless relocation
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 6, 2007St. Francis House is ready.
METRO
GPD officials announce ,18,000 grant to help enforce underage drinking deterrents
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 6, 2007It was no happy hour for several Gainesville bars 10 a.m. Wednesday.
METRO
High cab prices on game days cause some to choose a different method of getting home
By KRISTINA PEIN | Sep. 6, 2007Mike Bentley wanted to take a cab to the first Gators game of the season so a DUI arrest would not ruin his night.
METRO
Gainesville Police Department steps up patrols around area bars
By PAIGE WILSON | Sep. 5, 2007Gainesville Police Department has increased patrols around bars on University Avenue to make sure students get home safely.
METRO
UF, SFCC students offer input, aid to City Commission
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 5, 2007Since the start of fall semester, the City of Gainesville has saved seats for SFCC and UF students on advisory boards and committees.
METRO
Application deadline approaches for SFCC homemaker program
By KATIE EMMETS | Sep. 3, 2007Local residents have until Friday to apply for a Santa Fe Community College program designed to help people get entry-level jobs.
METRO
GPD prepares for start of football season
By VALERIE JONES | Aug. 30, 2007More than 200 officers from the Gainesville Police Department and the University Police Department will be on patrol to ensure football fans stay safe over the weekend.
METRO
Company started at UF expands nationally
By APRIL DUDASH | Aug. 30, 2007It began in an UF dorm room.
METRO
Community advocacy program offers scholarships to participating students
By APRIL DUDASH | Aug. 29, 2007Students living off campus this year can earn a ,200 book scholarship while learning how to be a "Great Gator Neighbor."
METRO
County may enact law to extend panhandling ban
By ANDREW TAN | Aug. 28, 2007While Gainesville has already enacted its own ordinance against panhandling, the county may enact a law that would extend the ban against panhandling to include unincorporated parts of Alachua County.
METRO
County debate over increasing fees goes late into the night
By VALERIE JONES | Aug. 28, 2007The Alachua County Commission did not approve or disapprove increasing fees to help pay for the costs of road work by press time Tuesday night
