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Teenager's school bomb threats made via 'dark web'

As part of his sentence he wrote a letter of apology to the community and will perform many hours of community service, State Attorney Bill Cervone said.

 

FDLE hands report on Dentmond's death to local officials

Meanwhile, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and Gainesville Police late Thursday afternoon jointly released a small part of the report to the public.

 

Robert Dentmond Sr. says he has no money to bury slain son

Robert Dentmond Sr., the father of a teenager shot by police and sheriff's deputies in late March, told the Gainesville City Commission Thursday evening his son’s body still hasn’t been laid to rest because he doesn’t have enough money for a burial.

 

Duke Energy gives $12,700 grant

Duke Energy made a $12,700 grant to the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday to support the chamber's efforts to raise awareness about manufacturing as a viable career opportunity.

 

Big ideas for RTS site on hold until ownership sorted out

Assistant City Manager Paul Folkers told the board the situation is more complicated than the county has made it out to be.

 

Purple Heart recipients, 66 and 91, to skydive for charity

Bob Gasche, a combat-wounded veteran who served in World War II, has been through a lot in his 91 years.

 

With help from IFAS, olive growers taking baby steps

On a recent Monday evening, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences threw its annual Flavors of Florida gala to showcase the homegrown seafood, fruit, vegetables and meat that IFAS faculty had a hand in producing.

 

Crash involving FHP vehicle impacting SW 34th St.

Traffic on southbound 34th Street is now moving in the area of Windmeadows Boulevard after an earlier accident involving a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle.

 

Summer is approaching and so is Heatwave

The Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department has finalized plans to make the 2016 Summer Heatwave program better.

 

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