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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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Colleen Maloney, an 18-year-old UF nursing freshman, performs CPR on a mannequin. She said she came for practice and because the training cost only $5.

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Hundreds of students and Gainesville residents CPR certified

By Alexa Mickler | Feb. 24, 2020

More than 300 people were certified

The ad, featured in Florida newspapers including The Alligator, was paid for by Good Business Colorado.

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Colorado group tries to draw Floridians with LGBTQ+ advertisement

By AJ Bafer | Feb. 24, 2020

It was featured in The Alligator last Monday

An eagle sculpture displayed at the park is made of recycled shipping containers and beer kegs.

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New Reserve Park celebrates opening

By AJ Bafer | Feb. 24, 2020

The park cost $950,000 and was funded by the half-cent sales tax

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Florida Highway Patrol discusses hit-and-runs

By Samia Lagmis | Feb. 23, 2020

The family of a girl killed in a hit-and-run spoke out

Kylie Gurthie, 3, and a volunteer play with the newly adopted 5-month-old dog Joey during the Summer Lovin’ Adopt-A-Thon at Alachua County Animal Services. Kylie won a free stuffed toy in a wheel-spinning game to share with her new pet.

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Pet care clinic offers free services

By Allessandra Inzinna | Feb. 23, 2020

Spay and neutering procedures are available

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF employee arrested for allegedly sharing child pornography

By Samia Lagmis | Feb. 21, 2020

More than 100 tips are reported each year in North Central Florida

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Here's why you saw a llama in downtown Gainesville Tuesday night

By Sarah Mandile | Feb. 20, 2020

Thaddeus the llama visited cities around Florida

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Gatoride to be held in honor of blood donor and cycling advocate

By Christian Ortega | Feb. 20, 2020

He donated 60 gallons of blood in his lifetime

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Two new springs coming to North Central Florida

By Amanda Pennings | Feb. 20, 2020

Over the years, Ginnie Springs became an integral part of the Marcus Mills’ weekend plans. He recalls the days he’s spent lazily floating down the Santa Fe River with friends, lounging and sipping on ice-cold beers.

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Florida author speaks on state panther revival

By Thomas Holton | Feb. 19, 2020

Craig Pittman gave a presentation on his new book about the fall and rise of the state animal

METRO | POLITICS

The Alligator doesn't have an SG endorsement. Here's why.

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 19, 2020

The number of opinions sections over the last two months has decreased. You might’ve noticed that.

Jasmine Robinson, 23, of Archer, is a pregnant woman who has been reported missing since Feb. 20. She was last seen on Feb. 18.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

One year has passed since pregnant woman went missing

By Sarah Mandile | Feb. 19, 2020

There are no significant updates

METRO | POLITICS

SG elections have higher turnout

By Chasity Maynard | Feb. 18, 2020

Tuesday had the second-highest first day attendance in a decade

On Saturday night, Planned Parenthood Generation Action and the Women’s Student Association handed out condoms and other forms of protection to those in lines for bars at Midtown.

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Condom Crawl comes to Midtown V-Day weekend

By Ariana Aspuru | Feb. 16, 2020

Two UF organizations gathered to distribute condoms around Midtown

Harry Jones, a 61-year-old formerly incarcerated Alachua County resident, registers to vote Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office. Jones, who has been out of prison for 13 years, had his right to vote restored after Amendment 4 passed in the 2018 midterm election. Tuesday was the first day Amendment 4 was put into effect. About 50 people registered to vote in Alachua County, said TJ Pyche, the elections office spokesperson.

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Voter registration deadline hits Alachua County

By Hope Dean | Feb. 16, 2020

Tuesday is the last day you can register before the presidential primaries

Satch^2 will feature Detroit-style pizza, like the one pictured, and square waffles.

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Be there or be square: Satchel’s Pizza to open second location

By Michelle Holder | Feb. 16, 2020

It will be located downtown

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Following two attacks on women, authorities tell residents to be alert

By Alex DeLuca | Feb. 15, 2020

Both suspects were described as wearing a dark cloth over their face

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Florida Museum of Natural History receives $1 million in shells

By Michelle Holder | Feb. 14, 2020

Harry Lee is donating a total of 36,000 “lots” of shells

Mayor Lauren Poe, Gainesville city commissioners and city staff listen to the public’s comments Jan. 18, 2019, during the Gainesville City Commission meeting at City Hall. The meeting was over four hours long, and the panel of legislators passed legislation that banned the use of plastic bags in Gainesville.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

City Commission candidates attend forum, three endorsed

By Grethel Aguila | Feb. 14, 2020

Gainesville Citizens for Active Transport announced its endorsements for the election

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Alachua County pedestrian, bicyclist crash deaths on the rise

By Samia Lagmis | Feb. 13, 2020

Florida was named the most dangerous state for pedestrians in 2019

Solutions by The State News