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The crash on Oct. 12, 2021, resulted in Munir Shrouf’s death.
Read More »Ocala crash that resulted in one death progresses toward a trial
Impact of juvenile fines and fees
Florida charges children and their families 31 different fines and fees for their involvement in the juvenile system, including public defender charges, court administration and costs of detention. In this special report, we introduce you to a Lake County family that owes over $830 in fines and fees. The debt …
Read More »A 13-year-old in Putnam County is facing felony charges for repeating a rumor
In Florida's effort to better protect school campuses, students themselves are being more closely policed.
Read More »Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of A String Of Car Thefts In Gainesville
Jabari Crews, 19, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of grand theft of a motor vehicle.
Read More »Aspiring Music Producer Arrested In Gainesville After Police Said He Had 43 Fake Credit Cards
A week ago, Joshua Imel posted on his Facebook page, “Stack this money, I gotta family to feed.”
Read More »Florida Christmas Tree Farmers Grapple With COVID-19 And Dwindling Numbers
There used to be more than 100 Christmas tree farms across the state, but in recent years that number has dwindled to less than 20, said John Gregory, owner of Unicorn Hill Christmas Tree Farm.
Read More »See Who Won The 2020 North Central Florida County-Level Elections
All results are unofficial until county-level canvassing boards certify votes later this month.
Read More »Coronavirus Case Counts Surge At Alachua County Jail
In a week's time, case counts have near doubled at the county jail.
Read More »Florida Votes 2020: What To Expect In The Putnam County Primary Election
Custom guide for voters in the 2020 Putnam County Primary Election, Aug. 18.
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.
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