Homeless Brace For Cold Snap

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Homeless residents of Gainesville prepare for the cold weather this weekend. Shelters have been taking donations to provide warm clothing and are able to accept more residents when temperatures drop below 45 degrees. However, some homeless people, like Russ Dye, choose to brave the cold by building fires.

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Leah is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.

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