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Michael Mathieu said his landlord refused to rid his rental trailer of fungus colonies, and a scuffle between the two caused Mathieu's infant son to be injured.
Read More »LaCrosse Child, 1, Injured In Tenant-Landlord Dispute
New Phone Scam Impersonates Alachua County Sheriff Deputy
The Alachua County Sheriffs Office is warning residents of scammers, pretending to be deputies, calling and asking for money.
Read More »Alachua Sheriff’s Office Launches Annual Campaign to Promote School Bus Safety
Local law enforcement officials will launch an annual campaign to spread awareness of school bus safety to drivers.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioner, Sheriff’s Office At Odds Over Marijuana Citations
Alachua County Commissioner Robert Hutchison wants the sheriff's office to begin issuing citations to marijuana suspects instead of arresting them.
Read More »Guns Missing In Uptick Of Gainesville, Alachua County Car Burglaries
Nineteen people reported to the Gainesville Police Department that their guns were stolen from their vehicles between May 1 and July 31.
Read More »Gas Pump Skimmers Still a Threat to Alachua County Residents
Auhtorities cracking down on the removal of gas pump skimmers, which records credit or debit card information.
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 »Police: A 13-Year-Old Drove Through A Baseball Field
His mother is pressing charges, but she could still be forced to pay for the damage.
Read More »First ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Event Has Low Attendance
Deputies outnumbered visitors at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office's first 'Coffee with a Cop' event, but the Sherriff's Office hopes to plan similar events in the future.
Read More »Deputies Investigating Skeletal Remains Found on Alachua County Property
A local homeowner stumbled upon skeletal remains on his Alachua County property. The remains have yet to be identified.
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