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A UF student was struck and killed by a drunk driver Saturday evening while waiting at a bus stop outside of Campus Club Apartments.
Read More »Police: UF Student Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver Saturday
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Prepares For Potential Terrorist Threats
In the wake of the San Bernardino, California and Orlando attacks, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has increased its counterterrorism efforts. This push includes more training courses for different departments, equipment acquisitions and more citizen-involvement initiatives.
Read More »With Officers Leaving, Williston Boosts Police Pay
Following a few officers leaving the Williston Police Department, the city has boosted the starting officer salary to $32,000 from $30,000.
Read More »Police Arrest Suspect In Gainesville Chevron Robbery
Gainesville police have arrested a man they believe robbed a Chevron station close to the University of Florida and who could be involved in other recent robberies.
Read More »Alachua County Crossing Guards Recognized For Work
Crossing guards from Alachua County were recognized during Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on Friday.
Read More »Proposed Florida Senate Bill Seeks To Curb Juvenile Arrests, Replace With Citations
Proposed Senate Bill 196 seeks to lower amount of juvenile arrests by implementing civil citation and diversion programs in Florida counties.
Read More »Gainesville Police Officer Awarded Carnegie Medal For Fire Rescue
Loretta Foster lost everything in a house fire. Her furniture, her clothes, her photo albums, her memories – but she did not lose her daughter Kimberly, a 33-year-old with Down’s Syndrome. “I thought she was going to burn in that house,” Foster said. “I couldn’t get to her.” Foster said …
Read More »Man Wearing Swastika Explains Why He Came To Turlington Plaza
A man wearing a swastika armband was met by a crowd of 200-plus protesters Thursday at the University of Florida.
Read More »North Central Florida Avoids Severe Damage During Storm
A potent, final round of severe weather expected today. Threat for tornadoes, damaging winds, and severe hail is higher than Saturday and Saturday night.
Read More »Former Mayoral Candidate Donald Shepherd’s Trial Scheduled
The trial date for former mayoral candidate Donald Shepherd, who was charged with grand theft auto after an August 2015 dispute, was set for January 24 today.
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