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A pig that had been on the loose in Gainesville for a few days is back at her owner's home thanks to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
Read More »Pet Pig Home Safe After Arresting Escape
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 Warning Of Card Skimmers After One Found In Micanopy
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is warning of card skimmers at gas stations after one was found at the Pearl Country Store in Micanopy.
Read More »Yoho Answers To Contentious Town Hall Crowd That Ends With Protester Violence
U.S. Representative Ted Yoho of Florida's 3rd District hosted a town hall Saturday morning. The event was met by protestors, and ended with one protestor on the ground.
Read More »As Suicide Rate Climbs, Officials Encourage Mental Health Care
As suicide and other rates related to teen mental health climb in Alachua County, officials are hoping to host more events similar to one on Monday that promote mental well-being.
Read More »Alachua County Files Lawsuit Against Its Own Sheriff
A lawsuit has been filed against Sheriff Sadie Darnell by the county commission after disagreements about the budget for the sheriff's office and what it’s being used for.
Read More »After 2 Days Evading Police, Levy County Man Turns Himself In
Ontez Ellison, a 23-year-old Levy County resident with previous burglary charges who had been on the run since Saturday, surrendered to police Tuesday.
Read More »Police Arrest Suspect In Gainesville Chevron Robbery
Gainesville police have arrested a man they believe robbed a Chevron station close to the University of Florida and who could be involved in other recent robberies.
Read More »Police: Gainesville Man Knocked Unconscious After Pulling Knife
A Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday morning after police believe he pulled out a knife in a road-rage incident but was knocked unconcious by the driver he was threatening.
Read More »Unlocked Cars At Haile Plantation Burglarized
Police say they received a significant amount of calls — 17 in total — this morning about vehicles burglarized overnight in the Haile Plantation area in Gainesville.
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