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Man pulled from burning car following crash Thursday night.
Read More »Gainesville Citizens Pull Man Out Of Burning Car
Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy Takes Leave After K9 Dies In Car
An Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy takes administrative leave following the death of his service dog, Robbie, who died likely from heat exhaustion in the backseat of the deputies patrol car.
Read More »Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Paid Thousands For Damages In Majestic Oaks Shooting
Majectic Oaks residents are getting paid thousands of dollars of reimbursement for damages to their property by Alachua County Sheriff's deputies and Gainesville Police officers when they opened fire on teenager Robert Dentmond.
Read More »Alachua County Hero honored with Citizen’s Coin of Excellence
Gainesville resident saves a teen's life after semi-truck crashes into school bus.
Read More »How Is Panhandling Regulated in Alachua County?
Panhandling is defined as any request made in person for a donation of money or other item of value. What panhandling laws exist in Alachua county and how are they enforced?
Read More »All Lanes Open On I-75 After Semi Crash
Gainesville Fire and Rescue is reporting I-75 is shut down in both directions due to a crash involving two semi-tractors at Newberry Rd. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Read More »Alachua County Deputy Suspended After Domestic Disturbance
Deputies responded to Monday's incident involving Deputy Shon McGuigan, who has been on the force since 2008, and began a criminal investigation.
Read More »Deputies and Officers In Gainesville Teen Shooting Named
Nine police from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and the Gainesville Police Department fired their weapons at Robert Dentmond, 16, at Majestic Oaks Apartment Complex.
Read More »Teen Fatally Shot By Law Enforcement Wielded A Fake Gun, Police Say
The teenager whom authorities shot and killed after a standoff with an assault rifle Sunday night has been identified.
Read More »Police, Deputies Shoot And Kill Teenager Carrying Replica of Assault Rifle At Apartment Complex Near Gainesville
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said law enforcement made verbal commands for Dentmond to drop his weapon, which he continued to ignore.
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