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Gainesville police say crime ebbs and flows, but a recent uptick in the Duval community has caught the department's attention.
Read More »As Crime Increases, Duval Community Searches For Balanced Police Presence
Florida Votes 2016: Putnam County Sheriff
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »The Ballot Selfie: Illegal in Florida
While social media is a big part of the election, voters should be aware that “ballot selfies” are illegal in six states.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Marion County Sheriff
After former Marion County Sheriff Chris Blair dropped out of the race for sheriff in July following charges of perjury and official misconduct, the remaining two candidates say they hope to put the agency back on the right path.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Hernando County Property Appraiser
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Court Requires Unanimous Juries In Death Penalty Cases
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Friday that jury recommendations to impose the death penalty must be unanimous.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Citrus County Sheriff
Current Sheriff, Jeff Dawsy, is retiring after 20 years of service to Citrus County. Michael Klyap Jr., and Michael Prendergast are vying for the position which will be decided during the November 8th general election.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Bradford County Sheriff
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Read More »Kid Arrests Drop In Alachua County; Police Point To Improved Minority Policing
The drop comes as the county has been combating a problem known as "disproportionate minority contact" — or DMC — between law enforcement and minority children, both in school and in the community.
Read More »Police: Woman Threatened With Firearm, Raped In Duckpond Neighborhood
The victim told police that the suspect pointed a firearm at her head, forced her next to a business on Second Street and raped her.
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