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A storm that blew through North Central Florida late Monday and Tuesday left fallen trees and downed power lines, but brought inches of rain to the drought-stricken area.
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Gainesville Police Officer Suspended, Under Criminal Investigation
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into a Gainesville Police officer on allegations of aggravated assault, stalking and false imprisonment. The officer, Patrick Hopkins, has been suspended with pay for the duration of the investigations.
Read More »Police: Gainesville Employee Spends $90K With City Credit Card
A city of Gainesville employee faces felony charges after allegedly spending more than $91,000 of city money for personal use. The investigation is ongoing.
Read More »Home Bound Man Finds Freedom
Thanks to Northern Central Florida’s Rebuilding Together agency, a non-profit founded in Alachua, Valesco-Farnes is now able to leave his home to run every-day errands.
Read More »3 UF Students Among 15 Arrested In Sex Trafficking Sting
Fifteen men, three of which are University of Florida students, were arrested in the span of five days during an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force operation.
Read More »Alachua Ranks Eighth In Counties With Most Declined Immigration Detainers
A recently released list of counties that do not comply with ICE detainers ranked Alachua County as eighth. Alachua County Sherriff's Office says they've followed the letter of the law.
Read More »Dunnellon’s Fire Service Faces Possible Defunding
Dunnellon is considering defunding its fire department to save $180,000 and balance the city's budget, but some residents are expressing concerns that the move would put the city at risk.
Read More »Woman Charged With DUI Manslaughter Of UF Student Denied Bond
Damaris Guerrero-Garcia, 23, who was charged with DUI manslaughter of Karan Khullar, a 22-year-old UF computer science student, on Feb. 12. was denied a reduction of her $200,000 bond on Wednesday.
Read More »Florida Senate Votes To Strengthen Stand Your Ground Law
Senate Bill 128 passed 23-15 on Wednesday. The bill would update Florida's Stand Your Ground law to shift the burden of proof from the defendant to the prosecutor. However, it is not favored by everyone. Lucy McBath, mother of Jordan Davis, whose 2012 killing was centered around self-defense, spoke out against the bill.
Read More »Police: East Palatka Home Grower Had Pot Worth $275K
An East Palatka man, 60-year-old Peter James Vammen, faces charges after Putnam County authorities found 99 marijuana plants in his home and pot worth a total of $275,000.
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