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In a week's time, case counts have near doubled at the county jail.
Read More »Florida Supreme Court Won’t Hear Cellphone Passcode Case
The question of whether police in Florida can legally force criminal defendants to unlock their cellphones will remain unresolved for now, after the state Supreme Court agreed not to consider the issue.
Read More »‘Definitely The Devil’: In New Video, Confessed Killer Describes Motive To Kill Wife, Teen Daughter
A newly revealed video from his confession to a detective shows the hands of Paul Graves Williams, 62, visibly scratched.
Read More »Panel Discusses How A Legalized Recreational Marijuana Industry Could Help Florida’s African American Population
Six panelists discussed the likelihood of recreational marijuana’s legalization in the decade ahead.
Read More »Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Has Turned Over To ICE More Immigrants Following New Florida Law
A hit-and-run incident in a quiet Newberry neighborhood, which snowballed into a federal court case, has illuminated the stepped-up enforcement against illegal immigration in Alachua County and across Florida.
Read More »Legal Community Celebrates Investiture Of Judge Craig DeThomasis
Now robed and honored, colleagues and family hope to see DeThomasis thrive in this position.
Read More »ACLU Sues Over Florida Law That Requires Felons To Pay Fees, Fines Before Voting
The ACLU says the new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis creates "two classes of returning citizens: those who are wealthy enough to vote and those who cannot afford to."
Read More »Gainesville Residents Rally For Father’s Day Bailout
Sunday is Father’s Day, and a coalition of local community activists want to raise awareness about the plight of many families who won’t be able to celebrate the special day together.
Read More »Firm Takes Steps To Keep Secretive Voice-Print Technology Used On Florida Inmates
A sophisticated voice-identity technology used to monitor prisoners and inmates across Florida and elsewhere is so secretive and controversial that its manufacturer urged government agencies to coordinate with its public relations office before responding to inquiries from news organizations, a Fresh Take Florida investigation found.
Read More »Gainesville Becomes First Florida City To Adopt Participatory Defense
Gainesville is the first Florida city to have a participatory defense hub. Tennessee, Alabama, California, Pennsylvania and New York are among other states with the community-driven initiative.
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