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Cancer expert steers talk away from chemo

UF Neurosurgery researcher Brent Reynolds told a full-house audience Thursday that tens of thousands of dollars spent on conventional chemotherapy treatments in some cases may be of little value.

 

Superintendent's book raises questions about academic standards, allegation of plagiarism

In July 2014, Alachua County Superintendent Owen Roberts self-published a book, “A Framework for Improving School Systems in the 21st Century.”

 

Gainesville to county: Can't we talk over RTS dispute?

Despite its staff saying they were “blindsided,” city commissioners want to sit down with county officials and work through a dispute over who owns the old RTS building.

 

Judge rejects state claim against Gainesville abortion clinic

An administrative law judge Thursday rejected a state agency's arguments that a Gainesville abortion clinic should be fined for performing second-trimester abortions without a proper license.

 

Houston pair busted after I-75 traffic stop

Two Texas men stopped while traveling on Interstate 75 Wednesday were jailed after law enforcement officials found a slew of counterfeit credit cards, a bogus driver's license, a small amount of cocaine and an illegal tank with diesel in the vehicle, arrest records show.

 

Bank employees scuttle $254,000 fraud attempt, police say

When a customer asked for four third-party money transfers totalling more than a quarter-million dollars, it got the attention of employees at a local bank on Wednesday.

 

Five things you need to know, Thursday, April 28

Last chance for “Aferim!” at the Hippodrome Cinema.

 

Norton Elementary hosts sale to replace sand with a playground

Norton Elementary School’s parent-teacher association will hold a sidewalk sale Saturday to raise funds for new playground equipment, among other project expenses.

 

Graduating from UF this weekend? Here are 5 things to know

With the Stephen C. O'Connell Center closed for a massive renovation, University of Florida spring graduation ceremonies will again be under the bright lights and big sky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this weekend.

 

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