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Read More »Lake City Police Officer Shot While Making Well-Being Check, But Is In Stable Condition
Shots were fired through the door from inside the home, and one officer — Remington "Cody" Chauncey — was struck, the release said.
Read More »Students Learn Basics Of Forensic Investigative Skills At CSI Academy Of Florida
For 15 students who graduated from the CSI Academy of Florida this summer, they learned how this could become their future workplace.
Read More »30 Fall Ill At Lake City Science Fair After Suspected Food Poisoning
Authorities say more than two dozen kids attending a science competition Florida Gateway College in Lake City fell ill and were taken to the hospital after eating a catered lunch.
Read More »Gainesville Man Arrested in Columbia County On Charges of Soliciting Minor for Sex
After two female students told a school resource deputy that a former teacher had contacted them to "hang out" and made them uncomfortable, Columbia County detectives arranged a sting operation for the Alachua county resident.
Read More »Local Police Work to Strengthen Community Ties
Police interaction with the community is a concern that extends past big cities. When the Rev. Milford Lewis Griner attended the “Right vs. Right” event Nov. 14, he learned useful information from law enforcement and community members that he could then share with his congregation and community. “(Open dialogue) can foster more trust …
Read More »FDLE Takes Over Investigation Into Death Of Toddler
FDLE continues the investigation of a 16-month-old's death. CCSO found the toddler unresponsive in a car Tuesday afternoon.
Read More »Alachua County Second In Florida To Launch Text-to-911
Alachua County is the second county in Florida to provide a text-to-911 service. Text-to-911, which launched Nov. 3, allows emergency services to locate and assist individuals in need by routing their message to the appropriate 911 center. Senders receive bounce-back messages if a text does not go through.
Read More »Crime Down in Many North Central Florida Counties, According to FDLE Report
Florida Department of Law Enforcement releases the 2013 Annual Unified Crime Report, which indicates a drop in crime in many North Central Florida counties.
Read More »Hoax 911 Call Causes Lockdown at Columbia High School
A lockdown at Columbia High School occurred after a hoax 911 call was received stating another student brought a weapon to the school.
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