Articles published on January 8, 2010

Around the Region - Jan. 8
Staff and wire reports

Animal cruelty charges dropped in chicken 'torture' incident
By Christopher Curry Staff writer

Buchholz, GHS soccer play to draw
By Paul Kardasz Correspondent

Bond set for man who allegedly threatened Jews
The Associated Press

Beefed up detail nets three arrests
By Cindy Swirko Staff writer

Boy arrested after robbery with toy gun
The Associated Press

Blog: One more coaching change?
By Robbie Andreu Staff writer

Birthday fit for a king
By Susan Smiley-Height Staff writer

Crist seeks 'pro-life' label in Fla. Senate race
The Associated Press

Chaos and fear inside plant where shooter killed 4
The Associated Press

Chicago transit barred from banning video game ads
The Associated Press

Chance of snow flurries remains for early Saturday
By Julie Unger Correspondent

CIA bomber's wife says war must go on against US
The Associated Press

City purchases property planned for expanded RTS maintenance facility
By Christopher Curry Staff writer

City reaches settlement with ex-code enforcement officer
By Christopher Curry Staff writer

Crash injures woman, 19
By Cindy Swirko Staff writer

Dogs seized in neglect case ready for adoption
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

EHS cools off 'Canes
By John Patton Staff writer

Expert says US failed to learn lesson of shoe bomb
The Associated Press

Ex-UCLA researcher pleads guilty to record breach
The Associated Press

Ex-GPD officer gets two years in prison
By Cindy Swirko Staff writer

Emmitt Smith is Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist
The Associated Press

Economy loses 85K jobs as employers remain wary
The Associated Press

Editorial: Haunting words

For the love of butterflies
By Linda Hallam

Florida confirms Edwards hire
Special to Gatorsports

Florida confirms Edwards hire
By Robbie Andreu Staff writer

Ford unveils new in-car technology features
The Associated Press

FBI arrests 2 in NYC terror investigation
The Associated Press

From Canada: Obama scanned

Free theatre tickets for cell phones at the Hippodrome
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Final AP football rankings: UF No. 3
The Associated Press

Gymnastics loses season-opener to No. 9 Oklahoma
Special to Gatorsports.com

Gates Foundation picks new head of ag program
The Associated Press

GOP Casting Wide Net for 2010 Recruits
The Washington Post (via The Associated Press)

Gators No. 3 in final polls
By Robbie Andreu Staff writer

Girl, 11, says man arrested for sexual battery her 'boyfriend'
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Gators No. 3 in final polls
By Robbie Andreu Staff writer

Girl Scout cookie sale arrives
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

High School Basketball

Houston mom accused of soliciting teen online
The Associated Press

In struggling economy, Gainesville airport's goal is to hold steady
By Anthony Clark Business editor

Icy hazards deep into South
The Associated Press

Kerr twins sign with Dartmouth
By Cliff Olsen Correspondent

Karen Brown: Our children need Race to the top

Linda C. Wilson: The myth of the liberal media

Land of the scanned

Letters to the Editor - Jan. 8

Mom sues city over shooting in garage
By Cindy Swirko Staff writer

No more cell phone fees?
The Associated Press

No. 1 Alabama tops No. 2 Texas 37-21 for BCS title
The Associated Press

New details emerge about suspects in student's slaying
By Cindy Swirko Staff writer

Obama billboard ad to be taken down in two weeks
The Associated Press

PETA wants to roast KFC in ads on city fire trucks
The Associated Press

Park Service partly faults Yosemite for wildfire
The Associated press

Palm aims to stake out industry role with new offerings
The Associated Press

Poll: 'Bama on top, UF No. 3
The Associated Press

Police: Woman was pimp for 17-year-old prostitute
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Recruiting blog: Army game could yield big prizes
By Edward Aschoff Recruiting beat writer

Residents of subsidized housing complex have April deadline to move
By Christopher Curry Staff writer

Skater builds own ice rink
By Lashonda Stinson Curry Staff writer

Source: NBC weighing Leno return to late-night
The Associated Press

Source: NBC weighing Leno return to late-night
The Associated Press

Senate hopeful Kendrick Meek visits university
By Nathan Crabbe Staff writer

Snowy Saturday?
By Lise Fisher Staff writer

Two more officials in Dixie County convicted
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Unruly passengers cause 2 flights to change course
The Associated Press

UF has SEC hoop dreams
By Kevin Brockway Staff writer

UF gymnastics opens season tonight at Oklahoma
Special to Gatorsports

Wii Fit leads the way off the couch and into a fitness routine
By Whitney Smith

Wet, icy evening predicted
Staff report

Weather Service warns of cold, forest fires
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

Water district spends $635K on easement
By Karen Voyles Staff writer

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