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Two members of Gainesville's Mounted Patrol, Zeus and Merlin, retired Tuesday after more than a decade of service.
Read More »Two Gainesville Police Horses Retire After Decade of Service
On Way To $3M Body-Cam Program, Gainesville Police Seek Grant
The Gainesville Police Department has applied for a $750,000 Department of Justice grant to help pay for a $3 million body-camera program.
Read More »Brother Remembers UF Student Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver
Karan Khullar, the UF student killed by a hit-and-run driver Saturday, was described by his brother, Varun, as “kind-hearted,” “jovial” and “loved by all.”
Read More »Gainesville Woman Arrested After Shooting Man At The Ridge
Gainesville Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred at The Ridge Apartments in Gainesville.
Read More »Police: UF Student Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver Saturday
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 »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.
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