A crash involving at least one semi-trailer truck occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on I-75 southbound near the Archer Road exit.
Read More »Nearly 11,000 Sexual Assault Kits Untested, Survey Said
Data released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shows that 11,000 rape kits have gone untested, including those that were never submitted by county sheriff's offices.
Read More »UF Religion Professor Arrested On Video Voyeurism Charges
A University of Florida religion professor and department chair in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been arrested on charges of video voyeurism and possession of obscene material depicting a child.
Read More »Resident Opens Third Restaurant In Archer, Brings Talent From Nashville
When Shaun Willis opened the Mustang Grill and Bar in June, it became Archer's third restaurant. After October, though, it will also become a place of entertainment. Mustang After Dark will feature musicians from Nashville, trivia and karaoke.
Read More »Alachua County Sheriff Candidate Proposes Changes to ACSO Budget
Alachua County Sheriff candidate Zac Zedalis argued during a county commission meeting that 10 deputies would be able to keep their jobs if resources were reallocated within the departmental budget. Sheriff Sadie Darnell said the positions would have to be cut without extra funding.
Read More »Deputy Zac Zedalis Continuing Campaign Despite Investigation
Deputy Zac Zedalis will continue his campaign for Alachua County Sheriff after being placed on administrative suspension last week. An investigation is ongoing for a reported domestic battery incident that occurred last Thursday between the deputy and his wife, Sergeant Kathleen Zedalis of ACSO, who has also been suspended.
Read More »August Marks 25th Anniversary of Danny Rolling Murders
This August, the city of Gainesville reflects on the 25th anniversary of the 1990 Danny Rolling murders. A memorial service will take place at the Baughman Center.
Read More »I-75 Shut Down After Trooper Involved In Shooting
Update 7/27/2015 at 7:15 p.m.: The suspect has been identified as Earl Jackson, according to a news release from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
Read More »UFPD Officer Arrested On Suspected Child Abuse Charge
UFPD officer Henri Belleville placed on administrative leave after arrest was made by Alachua County Sheriff's office.
Read More »Man Involved In Robbery Arrested After Shoot-Out With Police
Yowab Ben-Israel has been charged with robbing the 1401 N. Main Street post office on Tuesday and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Police said Ben-Israel was injured by police gunfire after he pulled and pointed a gun at two responding deputies.
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