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Read More »Alachua County Sheriff implements new jail policies following 2021 death of inmate’s newborn
The staff at the Alachua County Jail will implement new policy changes following an incident in which a baby died after being birthed in the jail.
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 »Gainesville Police Advisory Council Looking To Enact Change Despite Restrictions
The council’s second meeting is Wednesday.
Read More »Alachua County, Gainesville Leadership Meet to Discuss Emergency Radio Broadcast Deal
After their contract ran up with Gainesville Regional Utilities, county and city officials are developing a plan for their emergency broadcast radio system.
Read More »Three Years Later, Former Marjory Stoneman Douglas Students At UF Continue To Advocate, Heal and Remember
Feb. 14 is usually a day marked with chocolates and flowers. But for the roughly 100 attendees at the vigil organized by March For Our Lives Gainesville, it was a day of remembrance. Sunday marks three years since the tragic mass shooting that claimed 17 lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas …
Read More »Marion County Prohibits Use of Gambling Machines at Internet Cafés
The Marion County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to prohibit the use of simulated gambling devices for commercial purposes. The county sheriff’s office recommended the action because of what it said was an increase in violent crimes because of simulated gambling devices at internet cafés. According to the ordinance, simulated gambling …
Read More »President Paul Broadie II Recounts His First Year Leading Santa Fe College
One year later, Broadie reflects on what he’s learned from a year of adapting and the challenges that remain.
Read More »Gainesville Names Joseph W. Dixon Sr. As New Fire Chief
Gainesville’s search for a new fire chief is over.
Read More »DeSantis Vows To ‘Act Very Quickly’ If Disorderly Protests Erupt
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Tuesday that law enforcement “reinforcements” will be on hand if anyone plans to participate in armed protests at the state Capitol.
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