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Emergency responders, including deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, are continuing their response to the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
Read More »Deputy Ride-Along Shows Alachua County Flooding, Alligators On Streets
I-75 Southbound Lanes Blocked Due To Fatal Crash Near Micanopy
One person has been confirmed dead, several injured victims were transferred to UF Health Shands Hospital.
Read More »Fourteen Spice Overdose Victims Sent To Hospitals In Alachua County After Memorial Day Weekend
The state of Florida tries to keep up with banning chemical formulas, but authorities say some local shops may sell the packets illegally.
Read More »Pet Pig Home Safe After Arresting Escape
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 »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.
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