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Fire crews continue to work to contain two fires burning in East Levy County. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Diana Arellano reports although lightning strikes are causing the fires, the rain is helping control them. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/ForestFireAfternoonWrap.mp3]
Read More »Prescription Drug Take Back Day takes aim at growing drug problem
Alachua and Marion County residents will get a chance to turn in old pescription drugs tomorrow, no questions asked. Drugs can be dropped off at local sheriff’s offices from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lowe says the event was successful last year, and they are expecting another large turnout. Alachua …
Read More »Fire poses potential problem for Levy County drivers
Goethe State Forest was ablaze earlier tonight in Eastern Levy County. The Florida Highway Patrol says variable winds may move smoke over roadways and affect visibility around the area of State Road 121 and County Road 337. FHP spokesman Lieutenant Patrick Riordan says motorists should be cautious if driving in …
Read More »Accused voyeur behind bars in Bradford County
A Bradford County man is in jail without bond for allegedly videotaping some of his customers. Doyce Griffis, owner of a local tanning business, was charged after Bradford County Chief of Operations Brad Smith says two girls using his tanning beds felt uncomfortable and brought their complaints to the police. …
Read More »Marion County escapee back in court
Yarnel Bagley had his first appearance this morning in Marion County after being arrested in Jacksonville yesterday. 17-year-old Bagley escaped from the Marion County Jail for the second time on April 19. Marion County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Jennifer Lowe says the Sheriff’s Office collaborated with many different agencies to capture …
Read More »Homosassa doctor arrested for drug trafficking
Officials seized 9,000 hydrocodone pills on Tuesday from the offices of Doctor Gordon Bunker in Homosassa. Law enforcement officials say they believe he has dealt close to 300,000 since 2005. Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Sargeant Justin Ferrara says hydrocodone is not as closely monitored as some other drugs. Bunker is …
Read More »Marion County escapee makes first appearance in court
An escaped juvenile from Marion County had his first appearance this morning. 17-year-old Yarnel Bagley escaped from Marion County Jail on April 19 and was captured yesterday in Jacksonville. Officers arrested Bagley after a K-9 bit him. He was transported back to Marion County last night.
Read More »Former Alachua County sheriff honored this afternoon
This afternoon The Alachua County Commission and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office will dedicate a building after former longtime Sheriff Joe Crevasse. The 4 P.M. service will honor Crevasse for his 21 years of service in law enforcement. Crevasse served as Alachua County Sheriff from 1955 to 1976 and the …
Read More »Alachua County honors former sheriff
Today the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office hosted a building dedication ceremony for a former sheriff. As Forida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Montana Symone reports, former Sheriff Joe Crevasse Junior was honored for his extraordinary service. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/MontanaVoicer.mp3]
Read More »How a texting and driving tragedy drives one father’s educational mission
Dr. Robert Okerblom chose to honor the death of his son through an immense journey—biking from San Diego, California to St. Augustine, Florida, in a matter of just two months. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Krissy McLarty had an opportunity to speak with the father who advocated against texting and driving, each …
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