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It’s been nearly 20 years, but Reginald Jackson thinks often about the night a police officer here fired a bullet into his neck after a traffic stop.
Read More »Florida Black Man Shot By White Officer In 2001 Still Waiting On Payout From His City
‘A Long Time Coming’: Micanopy House of Prayer Leader Sentenced to 30 Years
Young pleaded no contest to a charge of murder and was sentenced to 30 years in Emon Harper’s case.
Read More »UF Student Charged With Grand Theft From His Job At Walgreens
Matthew Lamperski, 21, of Ocala, was arrested on Saturday afternoon on 710 charges of grand theft of controlled substance at the Walgreens located at 7520 W. Newberry Road.
Read More »Branford Bans Online Gambling Establishments
The North Florida town of Branford passed an ordinance against online gambling through a unanimous vote.
Read More »Man Arrested In 2019 Krispy Kreme Stabbing Found Not Guilty
Irving, 34, was arrested on March 27, 2019, for stabbing a man while working at the Gainesville Krispy Kreme, 306 NW 13th St. On Thursday, he was found not guilty for attempted first-degree murder.
Read More »Gainesville Police Officer Scott Baird Was Killed 20 Years Ago, And His Mother Still Thinks Of Him Daily
His mother said Baird was very motivated to further his career, saying she could see him today being in the FBI. That was his dream.
Read More »Florida Could Extend Period For Babies To Be Surrendered Anonymously
The changes would allow babies up to 30-days-old to be surrendered anonymously in a 'baby box' that notifies staff through an alarm.
Read More »Gainesville Community Calls For “Not One More” With Programs To Address Spike In Pedestrian Safety Issues
Gainesville residents are once again concerned about pedestrian safety, after three separate traffic incidents took the lives of three University of Florida students within one year.
Read More »In Pinellas County, A Hacker Tried To Poison The Drinking Water
A hacker gained entry to the system controlling a Pinellas County water treatment plant and tried to taint the water supply with a caustic chemical.
Read More »Florida Lawmakers Propose Body Camera Pilot Program For Lowell Correctional Officers
Yvonne Hinson recently proposed a state house bill to push for use of body cameras at Lowell Correctional Institution.
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