Gainesville Police are currently investigating an armed burglary and case of sexual battery that happened around 4 a.m. Monday.
Read More »Afternoon News in 90: April 15, 2013
[jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wuftnews/20130415videoupdate2.mp4″ html5_file=”http://fms01.jou.ufl.edu/wuftnews/20130415videoupdate2.mp4″ image=http://www.wuft.org/videoupdates/files/2012/10/WUFT-Generic-Logo_final-854×480.png] Gainesville police are investigating an armed burglary and sexual battery at a home in the 400 block of Southwest 10th Street that occurred around 4 a.m. Monday. After sexually assaulting the female resident, the burglar took two MacBook Pros, an iPhone and other personal items. …
Read More »April 10, 2013: Afternoon News In 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: house burglary arrest, giant land snail, federal budget, FBI investigation, North Korea.
Read More »Gainesville home burglarized in Hamilton Heights neighborhood
A burglar broke into the home and stole electronics and jewelry. The crime was reported by a young girl in the house.
Read More »Trayvon Martin and Florida, one year later: Protests, ‘stand your ground’ law, neighborhood watches
A year ago Tuesday, Trayvon Martin was shot by George Zimmerman, a self-proclaimed neighborhood watchman, in Sanford. Martin died, and a national conversation shifted to self-defense policy, neighborhood watches and racial tensions.
Read More »Feb. 18, 2013: Afternoon News In 90
A video bringing together the top local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: apartment burglary, gas prices in Florida, Maker's Mark decision reversed, Oscar Pistorius trial, Syria embargo
Read More »Teen admits to making up stabbing, burglary story to police
A 19-year-old woman living on the line between Bradford and Clay counties could face charges after making up a story to police about a burglar stabbing her in the leg.
Read More »Alachua County Humane Society needs help after theft
Last week’s burglary at the Alachua County Humane Society won’t stop the animal safe haven from operating. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’S Liana Charles has an update on the Humane Society’s condition. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/ANIMALMIXDOWNFINAL.mp3]
Read More »NW Gainesville graffiti case unique in the city
The teens responsible for seven incidents of racial and bigoted graffiti in Gainesville yesterday are facing more charges. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/04/VALURI3.mp3] Gainesville Police Department Corporal Angelina Valuri says the suspects, arrested yesterday, will not face hate related charges because the graffiti did not seem to target any of the area residents. She …
Read More »Ocala police warn against holiday related crime
With an increase in holiday shopping comes a higher incidence of burglary and related crimes this time of year. Ocala Police Department Sergeant Chas Maier says leaving visible valuables in your car invites the potential for theft. He says they will have more patrols focused on keeping holiday shoppers safe …
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