Mayor Harvey Ward reflected on accomplishments in 2022 related to housing programs, the local economy, sustainability efforts, neighborhood services, and inclusivity at the 2023 State of the City Address, which was held at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention Tuesday.
Read More »Gainesville man charged with two counts of first-degree murder is arrested in Michigan
A Gainesville man charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted homicide in connection with a Feb. 2 shooting was arrested Friday in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he had fled, according to the Gainesville Police Department. He is currently in custody at the Alachua County jail. Police …
Read More »Gainesville City Commission approves purchase of technology to investigate gun crimes
The Gainesville Police Department will soon have access to technology that can match spent shell casings collected at crime scenes to help solve gun crimes faster and potentially prevent future gun violence. The Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved the purchase of the Brasstrax Acquisition Station for $144,853.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission vows to end gun ‘crisis’ after 3rd Avenue shooting
In the early hours of Thursday morning before the City Commission meeting, a fatal shooting occurred just blocks from City Hall. The Gainesville Police Department says one man, who called 911 reporting he had been shot, was rushed to the hospital. When GPD arrived at the scene in the 200 …
Read More »City of Gainesville holds corridor walks as it declares a traffic ‘crisis’
Gainesville city commissioners adopted a Vision Zero policy in 2018, aimed at eliminating all traffic-related deaths and injuries by 2040.
Read More »GPD endeavor to lead the fight against child exploitation
With the internet growing and expanding at a rapid pace, the exploitation of children on the internet has risen. To combat the issue, thousands of law enforcement officers scour the internet’s darkest corners to protect the youth. Mike Duffey is the Special Agent in Charge of the Florida Department of …
Read More »The Point, Jan. 9, 2023: WUFT Special Report: Unsecured guns lead to unintended deaths
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News Special Report: Unsecured guns and unintended deaths: A preventable epidemic? “Unintentional shootings affect hundreds of U.S. children each year. From foolish teenage games to curious children finding a guardian’s guns, …
Read More »Gainesville man who fled country after child porn arrest back in custody
A Gainesville man accused of soliciting minors for nude photos and videos was apprehended in the Dominican Republic by U.S. Marshals and transported back to Alachua County early last week after violating the conditions of his bond by allegedly fleeing the country for the Caribbean, court records show. The Gainesville …
Read More »Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee honors four community leaders
The four recipients of the Rosa Parks Quiet Courage award this year are Devondrick Slater, Sheila Payne, Tony Jones and Desmon Duncan-Walker, who were recognized recently for their work in the community that “demonstrates a commitment to the cause of justice, equality and peace.”
Read More »Gainesville homeless campers fear arrest, lack legal alternative
It was impossible to feel settled with the threat of arrest and deadly force hanging over them. But where else could they go?
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