Peaceful protests took place in Gainesville after the news that Officer Darren Wilson will not be indicted for the shooting of Michael Brown.
Read More »Steve Maynard Named Waldo’s Interim Police Chief
The Alachua County Sherriff’s Office has named Acting Captain Steve Maynard as Waldo's new interim police chief, after the previous chief was accused of enacting illegal ticket quotas.
Read More »Two Wounded in Newberry Shooting
Two Newberry residents were shot on Monday. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident.
Read More »Phone Scams Fool Marion County Residents
A recent phone scam in Marion County serves as a reminder to be aware of false calls, and Alachua County's public information officer warns who is at risk.
Read More »Fatal Shooting in City of Archer
Joseph McGuire, Archer resident, fatally shot Latreese Monroe at about 2 a.m. this morning after she broke into his home.
Read More »Man accused of lewd acts in Springhill Publix in jail
An Orlando man is accused of committing lewd acts on a child and customers at the Publix in Gainesville’s Springhill neighborhood.
Read More »How To Practice Safe Shopping This Holiday Season
Alachua County Sheriff's Office spokesman Art Forgey shared ways to practice safe shopping this holiday season.
Read More »Alachua County Deputies Hope To Find Home For Recovering Horses
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office will hold an auction on Saturday to find homes for two healthy horses that have overcome severe malnutrition. ACSO has spent more than $1,400 over the last six months rehabilitating them.
Read More »Who Stole Hawthorne’s School Buses?
In the end, the school buses stolen in Alachua and Flagler counties earlier this school year essentially just switched places. Now, after a two-month absence, they're back where they belong.
Read More »Florida Bill Could Raise Speed Limit on Interstates, Highways
A new bill proposed by two Florida senators could push the speed limit on highways and interstates up by 5 miles per hour.
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