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Two fatal shootings that took place four days and two blocks apart this week in downtown Gainesville are under investigation.
Read More »Gainesville Police Investigate Two Downtown Homicides, Make Arrest In One
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Read More »Percentage Of Black Youths Arrested Remains High, Even As Juvenile Arrests Decline in Alachua County
Between 2017 and 2018, 81% of the juveniles arrested in Alachua County were black, according to data provided by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
Read More »Gainesville Votes 2020: City Commission District 3 Guide
Those who live in the city's District 3 will decide between incumbent David Arreola and challenger Jennifer Reid.
Read More »Judge Gives Both Sides More Time In Civil Case Filed By Former Gainesville City Auditor
The judge presiding over a civil case involving former Gainesville city auditor Carlos Holt, who claims the city violated the state Whistle-blower’s Act and leaked personal information about him and his family, is giving both sides an additional 20 days to review the case.
Read More »Narcotics Dogs Stay on the Beat in Gainesville Despite Changed Laws
Despite recent changes in marijuana laws nationwide, the Gainesville Police Department’s drug-sniffing K-9s aren’t going anywhere.
Read More »How Much Has The Living Wage Ordinance Affected Gainesville City Workers?
The hourly wage increase from $13.25 to $13.75 is the third phase of the city’s plan to eventually raise city employees’ minimum wage to $15, according to the city’s current budget.
Read More »Florida Senate Bill to Allow Law Enforcement An Expanded Use Of Drones
Scott Fielding, drone specialist at Alachua County Fire Rescue, said the use of drones has been important for his department.
Read More »100 Stories From WUFT That Kept You Informed In 2019
These were the top stories near you this year.
Read More »Foam, Cooling Operations By Firefighters Reflect Scale Of Tanker Truck Fire
GFR officials detailed that the Gainesville Police Department assisted in the fuel fire by securing the scene and evacuating the surrounding area in case of explosion.
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