In The News: Puerto Rico, ice skating, Gator Growl, Northeast Snowstorm, Florida election
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Chris Alcantara on November 8th, 2012 | Last updated: November 8, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Puerto Rico votes to change relationship with US – Puerto Rico residents voted on a non-binding referendum Tuesday to change their ties with the United States. MSNBC
Ice skating rink returns to downtown Gainesville – Following a five-year hiatus, an ice skating rink will return to Bo Diddley Community Plaza in downtown Gainesville in late November. The Gainesville Sun
Construction begins for Growl stage – As Homecoming approaches, construction of the popular Gator Growl stage began on at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Independent Florida Alligator
First the superstorm, now a snowstorm and power’s out again in parts of Northeast – Superstorm Sandy plowed through the Northeast, but a snowstorm left parts of the Northeast without power. CNN
Strong turnout for Barack Obama tilts Florida his way - Two days following the general election, Florida continued to count ballots with the Sunshine State still undecided. The Tampa Bay Times
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