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In the News: Florida Earth Day, Potential GED grant, Satchel’s sodas, 5 dead in Seattle shootings
By Dana Edwards on April 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 22, 2013 at 10:44 am
Water is on Florida’s mind this Earth Day – The BP oil spill is remembered on this Earth Day as today marks the third year anniversary of the oil disaster. The oil spill has not been the only water issue [...]
In the News: GPD sketch, Boston brothers, Satchel’s sodas, Miami Children’s Hospital, 3-year-old found dead
By Audreyanna Loguerre on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 3:09 pm
GPD releases sketch of attacker in sexual assault family and classmates – Gainesville police released a sketch of the man involved in the sexual assault and burglary of a UF student. Officer Ben Tobias said Thursday morning that detectives continue [...]
In the News: U.S. selling arms, streetcar study approved, alimony overhaul, towing rate increases, sentencing in veteran murder
By Grier Ferguson on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 11:02 am
U.S. Selling Arms to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Emirates – To help regional allies against possible aggression from Iran, the U.S. Defense Department is almost ready to finalize a $10 billion arms deal with Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United [...]
In the News: PK Yonge, Palmetto plants, abortion bill passsed, Texas fertilizer plant explosion
By Tatila Brock on April 18th, 2013 | Last updated: April 18, 2013 at 11:44 am
P.K Yonge team seeks money for world competition – P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School is participating in the Odyssey of the Mind worldwide competition for the first time. The team has to raise $7,500 to cover the cost of the [...]
In the News: Boston conflicting reports, Immigration proposal released, Teachers sue over evaluation system, FDA bans generic OxyContin
By Serina Braddock on April 17th, 2013 | Last updated: April 17, 2013 at 4:08 pm
Boston courthouse evacuated after FBI rebukes report of bomb suspect arrest – After contradicting reports, an official FBI statement was released saying no arrest has been made in connection with the Boston Marathon attack at this time. The Atlantic Wire [...]
In the News: UF picks assistant football coach, school guns bill advances, Carnival upgrades fleets, Boston investigation continues
By Jewel Midelis on April 17th, 2013 | Last updated: April 17, 2013 at 11:39 am
UF announces assistant football coach – The University of Florida announced that Jeff Choate, the University of Texas-El Paso defensive coordinator, will be the new special teams coordinator this football season, coach Will Muschamp said Wednesday. Choate will replace Bryant [...]
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In the News: Senate passes texting ban, substance abuse treatment reform, teachers sue district, Boston Marathon hero
By Mike Llerena on April 16th, 2013 | Last updated: April 24, 2013 at 5:04 pm
Florida Senate unanimously approves texting while driving ban – The Florida Senate unanimously passed SB 52 Tuesday. The bill makes texting while driving a secondary violation, meaning a driver would have have to commit an additional offense to be pulled [...]
In The News: GNV election, Iraq bombings before elections, Tampa Bay Times wins Pulitzer, Boston Marathon attack
By Cassandra Ganter on April 16th, 2013 | Last updated: April 16, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Craig Lowe raises $34K, Ed Braddy $31K in runoff | Gainesville.com – The last leg of the Gainesville mayoral election began at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Mayor Craig Lowe’s campaign received $34,235 in campaign contributions, while former City Councilman Ed Braddy’s [...]
In the News: Boston Marathon explosions, Bernstein visits UF, Americans disapprove government, squirrel causes power outage, Australian wins Masters
By Jenna Lyons on April 15th, 2013 | Last updated: April 24, 2013 at 5:06 pm
2 Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line – ABC News – The explosions occured about three hours after winners crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon today. Bloody spectators were carried to a medical tent and competitors and race organizers fled [...]
In the News: Venezuela’s new president, Climate change risks, ‘Trayvon Martin’ targets, FCAT begins, High Springs surveillance
By Dana Edwards on April 15th, 2013 | Last updated: April 15, 2013 at 11:08 am
Nicolas Maduro narrowly wins presidential election in Venezuela – Nicolas Maduro won a slim victory for the Venezuelan presidency. During his campaign, Maduro pledged to continue the socialist transformation former President Hugo Chavez began. Maduro served under Chavez for 20 years. [...]
