Florida Man Arrested with 89.5 Pounds of Weed in Car Task Force Was Patrolling the Odor
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Chris Walker announced on Wednesday that he would return for his second season at Florida. Read the Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida We Inform. You Decide. story on page 15. VOLUME 108 ISSUE 134 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 Florida man arrested with 89.5 pounds of weed in car Task Force was patrolling the odor. Interstate 75 and noticed Citing probable cause, the offi cer That’s about $356,000 worth a car driven by Cefola searched the vehicle and found a bag with way traffi c stop revealed he had an esti- weaving in traffi c. 89.5 pounds of high-grade marijuana, ac- JENNA LYONS After pulling the car cording to the report Alligator Staff Writer [email protected] mated $356,000 worth of marijuana in his car. over, the offi cer asked During questioning, Cefola said he was Shiloh took a sniff: He knew fi rst. Offi cers arrested 51-year-old Michael Cefola if he could search driving the weed from California to South The police dog alerted offi cers to the John Cefola on charges of marijuana traf- his vehicle, but Cefola Florida for $15,000. smell in the car during a traffi c stop, and fi cking, according to an arrest report. Cefola didn’t consent, according Offi cers booked Cefola into the Ala- they found about 90 pounds of marijuana. At about 7:45 p.m., an offi cer working to the report. chua County Jail at about 10 p.m. He was Gainesville Police arrested a Fort Lau- with the Gainesville-Alachua County Drug Shiloh, a Labrador retriever certifi ed to released at noon Wednesday after meeting derdale man Tuesday night after a high- detect drug smells, alerted the offi cer to a $40,000 bond. Bo Diddley Plaza could get $1.4 million makeover BEATRICE DUPUY Alligator Staff Writer [email protected] Bo Diddley Community Plaza could receive a makeover as soon as this fall, and renovations to the East University Avenue side of the plaza could bring more performers and programs. The estimated $1.4 million project would include stor- age rooms, restrooms and dressing rooms for performers. In the past, performers had access to only an 8-by-8 foot storage room and a public restroom facility before going on stage. The renovations would also feature a restaurant similar to the Lunchbox Café. “The biggest hope for the project is to really increase better utilization of the plaza during all times of the day.” Sarah Vidal-Finn manager of the Gainesville Kathryn Varn / Alligator Staff Community Redevelopment Agency Sunny with No Chance of Meatballs Sarah Vidal-Finn, manager of the Gainesville Com- UF students eat Krishna Lunch near the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday afternoon. The warm munity Redevelopment Agency, said the plaza isn’t used weather and Wednesday menu offering of spaghetti brought a large turnout. much during the day. “The biggest hope for the project is to really increase LOCAL better utilization of the plaza during all times of the day,” she said. With construction potentially beginning in late fall, Vid- Hillel, Gator Dining team up for Passover al-Finn said the renovations will cause as little disruption ELIZABETH RENDA from Monday to April 22. “Last year, I found out like as possible, especially for the plaza’s homeless population. Alligator Contributing Writer Rabbi Gail Swedroe, the assistant A homeless resource center set to open May 1 could allevi- a month before the holiday director of Hillel who is serving her ate some construction concerns. UF Hillel and Gator Dining Servic- that there wasn’t any kosher- second year as campus rabbi, said as Russell Etling, interim manager of cultural affairs for es are working together to make sure for-Passover food in the far as she knows, this is the fi rst time the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Af- Jewish students don’t go without ko- dining halls.” UF has offered kosher options specifi - fairs department, said the improvements will bring more sher food options this Passover. Rabbi Gail Swedroe cally during Passover. visitors to the plaza. During the eight-day celebration, assistant director of Hillel “Last year, I found out like a month observers are prohibited from eating “We are thrilled that it will get a face-lift and hopefully Dining Center and the Fresh Food before the holiday that there wasn’t food that rises. For the fi rst time, ko- become even more popular,” he said. Company. any kosher-for-Passover food in the sher-for-Passover food will be avail- The food will be available through- dining halls, which totally surprised able on UF’s campus at Gator Corner out the holiday, which takes place SEE PASSOVER, PAGE 4 Today 79/54 In all kinds of weather, Gators siblings stick together the Avenue reviews Gainesville Fashion FORECAST 2 CLASSIFIEDS 12 Today is National Siblings Day, pg 3. Week’s Saturday night show OPINIONS 6 CROSSWORD 14 ‘Game of Thrones’ drinks debut locally It showcased trends on the runway, pgs 8-9. the AVENUE 7 SPORTS 15 They’re at the 2nd Street Speakeasy, pg 5. 2, ALLIGATOR . THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 News Today VOLUME 108 ISSUE 134 ISSN 0889-2423 FORECAST Not offi cially associated with the University of Florida WHAT’S HAPPENING Published by Campus Communications Inc., of Gainesville, Florida Genocide awareness week TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Stop by the Plaza of the NEWSROOM Americas from 10 a.m. to 3 352-376-4458 (Voice), 352-376-4467 (Fax) p.m. today to learn about Editor Julia Glum, [email protected] modern genocide. For more SUNNY SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY CLOUDY Managing Editor / Print Kelcee Griffi s, kgriffi [email protected] information, please contact 79/54 82/57 CLOUDY 83/62 85/67 Managing Editor / Online Katherine Kallergis, Rachael Cain at tzedek@ufhil- 83/58 [email protected] lel.org. 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Register online Cara Chiaramonte, Melissa Figueroa, painting, prizes, raffles and using PayPal here: touch- Hippodrome Cinema offers Steven Katona, Kristin Letsch, more. Please contact UPTA at stoneval.com/vixenclinic. additional student discounts html. The Hippodrome State Sarah Loftus, Haley Neer, Marisa Ross [email protected] with any Online Staff Rachel Crosby, Tony Sadiku questions. Theatre’s Cinema is now of- Earth Day Fest needs groups, fering additional student and DISPLAY ADVERTISING Celebrate Passover with UF volunteers senior pricing for all of its Earth Day Fest will be April regularly scheduled shows. 352-376-4482, 800-257-4341, 352-376-4556 (Fax) Hillel Advertising Director Shaun O’Connor, Not going home for Seder? 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Admission for students with Bo Diddley Community a valid ID is $5.50. In the past, [email protected] UF Hillel has you covered. Offi ce Manager Ashley Alayon, Plaza. The event will in- the Hippodrome has offered Passover begins Monday, [email protected] clude solar and sustainable $5.50 pricing for students and UF Hillel will be organiz- Display Advertising Clerks Samantha Aponte, Danielle Lawrence, living demonstrations, or- and seniors on only Sundays ing Seders for the first two Blair Smith ganic gardening and bee- and Wednesdays. The cin- nights of the holiday. There Intern Coordinator Alysia Mowry keeping displays, a kids ema is located inside the are many options to satisfy all Sales Representatives William Campbell, Jacob Clauson, corner with games, egg col- Hippodrome at 25 SE Second our students’ needs. If you are Andrew Hernandez, Lori Kaplan, oring and more.