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A year ago, husband and father Paul Williams was charged with the murders of his wife and daughter.
Read More »A Year After The Murders Of A Gainesville Woman And Her Daughter, A Resolution Remains Distant
A Victim, A Supporter And An Opponent Offer Differing Opinions On Florida’s Amendment 6
Dianna Hoyt is now a victim’s rights advocate and supports Florida’s Amendment 6, which includes Marsy’s Law. Voters will approve or reject it during Tuesday's election.
Read More »Citizens’ Monument: 34th Street Wall Showcases History Of Gainesville
The 34th Street Wall has become a landmark in Gainesville, but its history remains somewhat of a mystery.
Read More »August Marks 25th Anniversary of Danny Rolling Murders
This August, the city of Gainesville reflects on the 25th anniversary of the 1990 Danny Rolling murders. A memorial service will take place at the Baughman Center.
Read More »Chief investigator Spencer Mann retires, reflects on career
Mann investigated many areas during his law enforcement career in North Central Florida. He's retiring from his position as the state attorney's chief investigator within the next week.
Read More »Florida Democratic Party chair not seeking re-election
After serving as the chair of the Florida Democratic Party for two years, Rod Smith is not seeking re-election when his term ends in January.
Read More »Former State Attorney Rod Smith weighs in on unexpected twist in Anthony trial
Casey Anthony’s mother has been back on the stand today after her surprising testimony on Thursday. Yesterday she contradicted the prosecution’s theory that Casey Anthony was the one who made Internet searches on chloroform. This development does not surprise former State Attorney Rod Smith, who in the late 1990s handled …
Read More »Judge from Danny Rolling murder trial says media can affect a high profile case
Stan Morris, served as the Senior Judge in the case against serial killer, Danny Rolling, the man responsible for the Gainesville student murders. He says the media can have a strong effect on high profile cases such as the case against Casey Anthony. He talked with WUFT-FM’s Samantha Taub. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/morriswrap.mp3]
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