While much of the United States population had by 1971 turned against the war in Vietnam, as well as many of those who fought it, John Lavelle experienced a touching piece of support from his daughter’s fifth-grade class. They collected food and other necessities to support orphanages in the Asian …
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His story is well known within the Gainesville veterans community, but after all these decades, Scott Camil will still sit down to show and tell those willing to listen about his evolution from well-trained soldier to peace activist. He was twice wounded as a Marine in country, then again by …
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The 37-year run for the Copper Monkey restaurant and bar is set to come to an end. The Gainesville business across from the University of Florida has been purchased for $80,100 on eBay by a neighboring bar, the Rowdy Reptile, which isn't expected to retain the Copper Monkey brand.
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The parking garage for The Standard, a new student apartment complex under construction on the corner of University Avenue and 13th Street, might have been built too large and might be encroaching on Florida Department of Transportation's right of way, according to an FDOT investigation.
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Wednesday night's Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on infrastructure needs in Alachua County focused primarily on the county's outdated first-responder radio system, which officials say is in need of upgrading that will cost between $10 million and $20 million.
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Dough Religion Pizza and ooZoo Bar will close their doors when they run out of supplies sometime this week. The building housing the pizza joint and bar is being sold to an undisclosed buyer, a decision coming just weeks after Burrito Brothers next door had to stop selling after 40 years.
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Two candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 3, which ranges from 34th Street to I-75.
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Approximately 50 people gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza Monday, on President's Day, for the "What Makes A President" rally. Many came out to express their discontent with President Trump and his administration.
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The Matheson History Museum has a new building for its archives and will be hosting a fundraiser and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the building on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
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A Gainesville staple for more than 40 years, Burrito Brothers has struggled for months after business decreased due to the construction of an apartment complex next door. This Saturday, the restaurant will close its doors for the final time.
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