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Gas prices up, but drivers still doing better than last year

So far this year, Americans are paying the cheapest quarterly gas prices in 12 years, and drivers have saved nearly $10 billion on gas so far this year compared to the same period in 2015.

 

Bike rider injured in collision with car

A 34-year-old man on a bicycle was struck by a car Sunday afternoon in Gainesville, according to a report.

 

Crash causes congestion on I-75

A car crash on Interstate 75 caused severe congestion that wasn't expected to clear up until after Monday's morning commute, traffic reports said.

 

AKEA owner knows country has done a lot for him

A.J. Kwan Sr. describes himself as a Chinese-Mexican Texan and he’s living the American dream.

 

Biannual street fair promotes physical activity

A one-mile stretch of University Avenue was closed Sunday as people did yoga, danced, hula-hooped, pole danced and fenced in the street as part of Active Streets Gainesville.

 

After rainy Saturday, Spring Arts Festival blooms on Sunday

After being canceled on Saturday due to rain and a concern for possible tornadoes, the 47th annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival kicked off on Sunday on what would have been its second day.

 

GFR reports fire at Deerwood Apartments

Two adults are in stable condition at UF Health Shands Hospital after their apartment caught fire Friday night, Gainesville Fire Rescue officials said.

 

Community Health Fair offers screenings, Zumba

Lousy weather kept many residents away from the Community Health Fair on Saturday, but those who braved persistent rain received vital health screenings, heard presentations by local physicians and were provided with a healthy lunch.

 

AKEA owner knows country has done a lot for him

A.J. Kwan Sr. describes himself as a Chinese-Mexican Texan and he's living the American dream.

 

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