gainesville

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    At Bo Diddley Plaza, arrested occupants include Bo Diddley

    The Occupy movement has spread to Gainesville, Florida, with protesters converging upon the recently-renamed Bo Diddley Plaza to address their concerns peacefully.  The local police arrived, however, and ordered the group of 70 protesters to leave.  Thirty stayed, with most being subsequently arrested – including Bo Diddley’s oldest son....
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    Former MADD president arrested for drunk driving

    Today’s irony headline is brought to you by Debra Oberlin of Gainesville, Florida, former president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s Gainesville chapter. On the morning of February 18th, a patrolman noticed Oberlin swerving and crossing lanes; she failed a field sobriety test and was later breathalyzed at 0.239 BAC,...