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CIA thwarts 'undetectable' al-Qaida bomb plot - Gainesville Sun
Other officials, who were briefed on the operation, insisted on anonymity to discuss details of the plot, many of which the US has not officially acknowledged. "The device never presented a threat to public safety, and the US government is working ...
May 7, 2012


Parks' birthday remembered - Gainesville Sun
From left, Alachua County Tax Collector Von Fraser, Gainesville city Commissioner-elect Yvonne Hinson-Rawls, Kamelya Hinson, Ronald Rawls Sr., a woman who did not want to be identified, and Evelyn Foxx, president of the Alachua County branch NAACP, ...
February 9, 2012


DEA Launders Mexican Profits of Drug Cartels - Gainesville Sun
Another former agency official, who asked not to be identified speaking publicly about delicate operations, said, “My rule was that if we are going to launder money, we better show results. Otherwise, the DEA could wind up being the largest money ...
December 4, 2011


US Solar Panel Makers Accuse Chinese of Trade Violations - Gainesville Sun
A Chinese solar company manager, speaking on condition of anonymity, said in a telephone interview that in any trade case filed by the American industry, “we would be well prepared and are confident we could defend it. ...
October 19, 2011


Assessment by NATO Says Taliban Attacks Are Diminishing - Gainesville Sun
“Before we had arrested it, which means to that point, they weren't making that forward progress,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “What we're seeing now is a reversal, which is they're regressing at this point. ...
October 15, 2011


Groupon Drops Criticized Yardstick, but Shows More Growth - Gainesville Sun
After discussions with the SEC in recent weeks, Groupon decided to remove references to ACSOI from its latest prospectus, though it intends to continue using the metric internally, people briefed on the matter told DealBook. ...
August 10, 2011


Two housing authorities are a study in contrasts - Gainesville Sun
The woman, who asked that her name not be used for fear of retribution, said GHA's troubles, despite the poor economy nationwide, appear to be unique. “This is just Gainesville — happening to us.” When Gail Monahan assumed dual roles as executive ...
August 7, 2011


Two housing authorities are a study in contrasts - Gainesville Sun
The woman asked not to be named for fear of retribution by the housing authority. She said one woman told her she might have to “start hustling again.” Last month, GHA staff told the board that a number of tenants had brought in information to show ...
August 7, 2011


GPD: Woman who rammed patrol cars is shot by police - Gainesville Sun
I was very surprised," said a woman who asked not to be identified. "She's a really nice lady." Lockley is a counselor at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare. Her Facebook page states she studied nursing at Santa Fe College, is a certified addiction ...
July 17, 2011


Rock 'n' roll legend Bo Diddley's family contesting his will - Gainesville Sun
Local attorneys, who asked not to be named, said charging $160000 in fees for complicated work on an estate like Diddley's is not uncommon, particularly when taking into account unusual time, effort, expense or difficulty with assets, creditors and ...
February 27, 2011


Bo Diddley's family contesting his will - Gainesville Sun
Local attorneys, who asked not to be named, said 3 percent of assets under management is deemed "reasonable" compensation by Florida law. Charging $160000 in fees for complicated work on an estate like Diddley's is not uncommon, particularly when ...
February 26, 2011


There's still time to make New Year's Eve plans - Gainesville Sun
... made for Friday night, when it is offering a special menu, but it is expected to fill up in the next few days, said a server who asked not to be named. ...
December 29, 2010


Sitting Out the China Trade Battles - Gainesville Sun
“At the end of the day, they have to make their numbers,” said the lobbyist, who insisted on anonymity because of the wariness of companies he represents. ...
December 24, 2010


Around the Region for Dec. 24 - Gainesville Sun
The buyer lives in Alexandra, Va., and asked to remain anonymous. The purse manufacturer, based in Fairhaven, Mass., says it will match the bid. ...
December 24, 2010


Seagate Ends Leveraged Buyout Talks - Gainesville Sun
But weeks after Seagate's disclosure, both KKR and Bain Capital began losing interest in the company, said people briefed on the matter who were not ...
November 30, 2010


Health Law Faces Threat of Undercut From Courts - Gainesville Sun
Judge Henry E. Hudson has “asked a number of questions that express skepticism,” an administration official said. The judge, Henry E. Hudson of Federal ...
November 28, 2010


Dish viewers may miss UF basketball games - Gainesville Sun
A spokesman from Fox Network, who asked not to be identified, said Dish's contention that Fox is seeking a 50 percent increase is “flatly wrong,” though he ...
October 22, 2010


Neighbors gather at gunman's home after shooting - Gainesville Sun
A woman walking with her grandson comforted the woman, who declined to give her name. "I gonna get shot?" asked the little boy, about 4 years old. ...
October 5, 2010


Neighbors gathered at gunman's home - Gainesville Sun
He declined to give his name. Shellie Simmons said he has lived in the house across the street since 1974. He went to the store Monday afternoon to pick up ...
October 5, 2010


Some of church's neighbors worried - Gainesville Sun
"If they want to draw that kind of ire on themselves, that's their business," one woman, who asked not to be identified, said as she walked near the church ...
September 8, 2010


Campus-wide smoking ban begins today - Gainesville Sun
A cigarette smoker, who asked not to be named, smokes on the University of Florida campus Wednesday, June 30, 2010. A campus wide smoking ban goes into ...
July 1, 2010


Gainesville teen is fatally shot inside his home - Gainesville Sun
One resident, who declined to give her name, said she had heard only recently about an incident in which a bicycle was taken. She said she and her family ...
June 30, 2010


Goldman Employees Rally Around Blankfein - Gainesville Sun
The board of Goldman appears firmly behind Mr. Blankfein, according to people briefed on the matter. One reason is that Mr. Blankfein has been enormously ...
April 20, 2010


Teams weigh in on Joseph, Blount - Gainesville Sun
“We talked with him, and he seemed to show remorse for the incident,” said an NFC scout who asked not to be identified. “It's still unsettling that it ...
April 19, 2010


Two men injured at home - Gainesville Sun
"They had them all on the ground and handcuffed." Another neighbor, who did not want to be identified, said many people come and go from the house.
April 2, 2010


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