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University of Florida law professor Joseph Jackson was arrested Tuesday night after police believe he punched a girl.
Read More »Police: UF Law Professor Arrested After Punching Teen
Smiley’s Fire Creates Loss In The Antique Community
Smiley’s Antique Mall is left in charred remains after Monday morning's fire destroyed almost half of the building and merchandise inside, creating a hole in Micanopy's antique community.
Read More »Stolen Youth: “My Mom Sold Me for Drugs”
According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, Florida ranks third nationally in human trafficking. Savannah Parvu, a victim and survivor of human trafficking, shares her own story about being trafficked beginning when she was 11 years old.
Read More »Fire Consumes Smiley’s Antique Mall in Micanopy
A fire on Monday morning damaged Smiley’s Antique Mall in Micanopy. There were no injuries reported and the fire was contained to a third of the building. The building, located at 17020 SE County Road 234, required a “dump truck operation” to bring water to the structure because of a lack of …
Read More »North Central Florida Avoids Severe Damage During Storm
A potent, final round of severe weather expected today. Threat for tornadoes, damaging winds, and severe hail is higher than Saturday and Saturday night.
Read More »In D.C., Group Of Protesters Breaks Windows; Police Use Pepper Spray
One inauguration protest erupted into conflict; officers in riot gear sent a concussive device into the crowd of several hundred. The interim police chief says protests elsewhere have been peaceful.
Read More »Autopsy Suggests Orlando Officer On Back When Fatally Shot
Loyd appeared defiant throughout Friday's hearing, which lasted less than two minutes. The judge set no bond for the first three charges, guaranteeing that Loyd will stay in jail until his trial.
Read More »UPDATE: Body Of Man In Interlachen Boat Accident Found
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office hasn't been able to locate a man who went missing after a boat accident this morning on Lake Grandin in Interlachen.
Read More »Pulse Gunman’s Widow Pleads Not Guilty To Aiding Husband
The widow of the Orlando nightclub gunman pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of aiding and abetting her husband's support of the Islamic State group and hindering the investigation of the 2016 attack.
Read More »Police: Interlachen Man Slept While Child, 1, Was Outside Alone
Brandon Overton, of Interlachen, was arrested Monday morning after police believe his 1-year-old son was left unattended outside his home.
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