Recent violence incidents at Dignity Village have caught the attention of residents and officials, who are considering ways to improve the situation.
Read More »Starke Man Charged With Stalking After Online Relationship
Joshua C. Demps, 26, pursued the victim in the Bronson area of Levy County after meeting her online and having a short-term relationship with her.
Read More »Bill Would Help Families Of Florida First Responders Killed On Duty
The bill was inspired by the death of Orange County Deputy Scott Pine, who was fatally shot by a burglary suspect in 2014, less than three years after joining the department.
Read More »Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Hires New K-9
A 1 1/2 year old K-9 is the newest, youngest deputy at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. He will soon begin a vigorous training process in order to officially join the force.
Read More »Lavar Monte Thompson Convicted, But A Potential Death Penalty Sentencing Is On Hold
A Starke man was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday. His sentencing is on hold until the prosecution can whether the death penalty is applicable.
Read More »Ex-Florida Player J.C. Jackson Acquitted on Armed Robbery Charges
Former Florida cornerback J.C. Jackson has been found not guilty Friday on three counts of armed robbery. And, yes, he wants to come back to the Gators. Jackson, a defensive back who had been expected to start before the April 18 incident in Gainesville, also was cleared of a burglary …
Read More »Panama City Beach Man Arrested In Connection To String Of Local Burglaries
A Panama City Beach man accused of breaking into dozens of business across the state of Florida was arrested and is currently being held at the Bay County Jail under a $975,000 bond. Dwayne Bruce Officer, 43, is suspected of breaking into 20 Gainesville businesses the night of June 8.
Read More »‘Home-Free’ Squatters Find Community In Gainesville
An abandoned house in Gainesville became a home for a group of individuals that call themselves "dirty kids." The dirty kids feel that they are different from homeless people.
Read More »Marion County Teenager Arrested After Shooting Two Men
A Marion County teenager was arrested Thursday in connection with last week’s shooting of two 18-year-old men.
Read More »UFPD Issued Weekend Alerts As Required By Clery Act
Several UF alert messages were sent to students early Sunday morning saying a male matching descriptions of the UF assaults suspect was seen near the Hub area. The messages later clarified no attack had occurred.
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