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The prosecution will continue to bring witnesses to the stand to testify on Thursday and Friday.
Read More »Wife Of Husband Accused Of Trying To Murder Her Testifies In Trial’s Second Day
Trial Begins For Gainesville Man Accused Of Trying To Kill His Wife
The trial will continue throughout this week and into next week as more witnesses and Susan Reuschel are expected to testify.
Read More »Man Found Dead on Santa Fe’s Northwest Campus
SFPD Chief Ed Book said there does not appear to be any danger to the community, but the Alachua County Sheriff's Office is working to identify the man and determine the cause of death.
Read More »‘Just A Safe Solution’: Gainesville Police’s Gun Buyback Event Nets 143 Firearms
Fewer firearms — 143 to be specific — are left in the hands of the Gainesville community just one week after the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.
Read More »Prosecution Presents Video Interview With Nelson Armas In Trial Over Hannah Brim’s Death
The trial will continue throughout Friday and into next week. The case as a whole is estimated to take 10 to 14 days in order to reach a verdict.
Read More »Newberry Could Have A New Police Presence In 2020
The Newberry City Commission consolidated its options for a law enforcement contract Monday night. Now they must decide whether to renew with Alachua County Sheriff's Office or enter into a contract with High Springs Police Department.
Read More »Gainesville Police Ask For Public’s Help To Stop Gun Violence
Citizens are encouraged to call 352-955-1818 if they see anything out of the ordinary.
Read More »Waldo To Hire Off-Duty Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputies To Combat Rise In Burglaries
The city of Waldo has seen a rise in burglaries since the disbanding of its police department in 2014. City officials are working to hire off-duty Alachua County Sheriff's deputies to increase patrols in the area.
Read More »Body Of 22-Year-Old Found In Little Lake Sante Fe
Bradford County Sheriff’s Office found and identified the body of James Eddie Curtis Jr. on Monday evening after the 22-year-old died in a boating accident in Little Lake Santa Fe.
Read More »I-75 In Alachua County Is Headed Toward ‘F’ Status By 2030. What Are The Solutions To Fix It?
More traffic patrols. Automated speed enforcement. Railroad investment.
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