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Police said he tried on July 16, 2016, to rob the Campus USA credit union at UF Health Shands.
Read More »Man Accused of Fleeing Gainesville Police In High-Speed Chase Sentenced to 20 Years In Prison
Celebration Pointe Charges Higher Sales Tax
Stores set to open in Celebration Pointe, Gainesville's newest shopping center, will charge an extra one percent sales tax toward fees and community improvements.
Read More »Archer Road Motorcycle Crash Leaves Rider In Critical Condition
A motorcycle crash at 11:45 a.m. on SW Archer Road and Newell Drive left a rider in critical condition Monday morning.
Read More »Anti-Circumcision Group Holds Protest In Gainesville
The anti-circumcision group Bloodstained Men held a protest Thursday in Gainesville on the corner of 34th Street and Archer Road. The group travels around the country advocating for its cause. The Gainesville was eighth of a 19-day tour of Florida.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners Vote To Appeal City’s Voluntary Annexation Of Finley Woods
The Alachua County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appeal the City of Gainesvlle's voluntary annexation of part of the Finley Woods area. After six months of disagreement between city and county, this appeal activates the "Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act" and forces public discourse between the two government entities.
Read More »HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer, But Convincing Parents Is A Problem, Panelists Say
University of Florida researchers and community members discussed the importance of the HPV vaccine at the "Our Community, Our Health" event at the university this week. Ninety-five percent of the sexually active population will be infected with the virus, which can lead to cancer.
Read More »North Central Florida Avoids Severe Damage During Storm
A potent, final round of severe weather expected today. Threat for tornadoes, damaging winds, and severe hail is higher than Saturday and Saturday night.
Read More »Circling The Answer: How A Roundabout Might Save Your Life
How Gainesville can learn from an Indiana suburb that's working to eliminate traditional intersections
Read More »North Central Florida YMCA Will Shut Down At End Of Year
The North Central Florida YMCA announced Wednesday that the organization has filed for liquidation bankruptcy and will cease all operations by Dec. 30.
Read More »Soldiers Find Comfort In Video Games
The Gainesville Operation Supply Drop team has begun collecting video games, gaming systems and other items for care packages to send to active duty service members and veterans.
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