Tower Oaks Glen and Majestic Oaks Apartments have the two highest per-unit annual averages of calls for emergency service among the 15 apartment complexes in an especially problematic area known by law enforcement as the "Tower triangle," according to a WUFT News analysis of two years' worth of emergency calls.
Read More »Gainesville Police Arrest Three In Shooting Following Alt-right Speech
Three men face charges of attempted homicide following a shooting in Gainesville on Thursday evening.
Read More »Law Enforcement: White Nationalist Speech Results In “Mostly Peaceful Day”
White nationalist Richard Spencer's speech Thursday at the University of Florida prompted a state of emergency, carried a $600,000 tab and drew more than 2,500 demonstrators. But law enforcement summarized the contentious event, which devolved into an antagonistic affair, as “a mostly peaceful day.”
Read More »Latest Updates On National Policy Institute Event
The latest updates regarding security measures, closures, expectations, parking changes, bus routes, and other information connected to the event this Thursday.
Read More »Gas Shortages Continue In Alachua County After Irma
Alachua County residents and other drivers throughout Florida are still struggling to find fuel for their cars as gas shortages continue.
Read More »UF Prepares For White Nationalist Leader
The University of Florida is coordinating with local and state law-enforcement officials in anticipation of the potential appearance in Gainesville of a white nationalist leader affiliated with this weekend's deadly confrontation in Charlottesville, Va.
Read More »Blast Program Helps Gainesville High School Students Learn More About Law Enforcement
This was the eighth event in Florida for a fairly new program sponsored by the U.S. Attorney's office.
Read More »Chamber Meeting Spotlights Need For New Responder Radio System
Wednesday night's Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on infrastructure needs in Alachua County focused primarily on the county's outdated first-responder radio system, which officials say is in need of upgrading that will cost between $10 million and $20 million.
Read More »As Suicide Rate Climbs, Officials Encourage Mental Health Care
As suicide and other rates related to teen mental health climb in Alachua County, officials are hoping to host more events similar to one on Monday that promote mental well-being.
Read More »Alachua County Files Lawsuit Against Its Own Sheriff
A lawsuit has been filed against Sheriff Sadie Darnell by the county commission after disagreements about the budget for the sheriff's office and what it’s being used for.
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