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Gainesville Police Department step up checks on ‘critical infrastructure’ in wake of Boston bombing

By on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 2:28 pm

Gainesville and University police departments have been taking extra steps in screening for suspicious packages in light of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.

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Florida House committee passes bill to support programs to neuter, release feral cats

By on March 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: March 25, 2013 at 1:57 pm

A bill to support programs to capture, neuter and vaccinate feral cats, and return them to their original location passed a Florida House of Representatives subcommittee Wednesday. An Alachua County program already offers these services.

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Recent scooter accident raises safety concerns

By on February 1st, 2013 | Last updated: February 1, 2013 at 3:15 pm

A recent scooter accident on North Main Street has raised concern about scooter safety in Gainesville. A 51-year-old woman was seriously injured when a motorist hit her scooter while making a turn into a gas station. She was not wearing a helmet.

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