Gainesville woman found guilty of killing pedestrian in 2023 hit and run
Pagan faces maximum of 45 years.
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Gainesville woman found guilty of killing pedestrian in 2023 hit and run
Pagan faces maximum of 45 years.
Former Bell teacher receives life sentence for capital sexual battery
William Carawan battered multiple victims over three years at Bell Elementary School.
Gainesville police arrest man for burglaries just days after his release
Suspect cut ankle monitor two days after release.
Lake City rapper charged with vehicular homicide
Gainesville police attempt to stop vehicle, which fled and struck another vehicle on NW 10th Avenue.
Williston man charged with premeditated murder, arson
Thursday night fire left one person dead.
Lake City man receives 50-year sentence for shooting, robbery
Gainesville incident involved attempted murder, home invasion robbery in June 2022.
Gainesville police seek help with shooting investigation at Dee’s Liquor
Suspects reportedly in Black Cadillac SRX involved in July 12 incident.
Letter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student
Travis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.
Florida college student lied about being suspended 3 years over pro-Palestinian protest arrest
Charly Pringle fabricated emails and used AI-generated voicemail to produce suspension hoax.
UF kicks arrested pro-Palestinian protesters out of school for up to 4 years
Students plan to appeal.
Lake City police arrest correctional officer for attempted murder
Correctional officer shoots at wife, hits her multiple times.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents raid Alachua law office
Search warrant details unknown.
Gainesville man sentenced for possession of firearm by felon
Convicted felon received 12-year federal prison sentence.
Family sues Ginnie Springs over deadly Memorial Day weekend shooting
Lawsuit claims negligence to provide safe environment.
Searby denied bail as ACSO calls for other victims
Marlowe apologizes for recommending Searby.
Education First for Newberry leader arrested for lewd behavior, luring a minor
Joel Searby booked into Alachua County Jail.
FBI reports decrease in violent crime in first quarter of 2024
Violent crime reportedly down 15%, homicide rates drop by 26% since first quarter of 2023.
Lake City standoff leads to attempted murder suspect’s arrest
Lake City man shoots two prior to five-hour standoff.
GPD to host gun buyback Saturday
Donors can trade guns for gift cards, no questions asked.
Alachua County Grand Jury indicts 3 on murder charges
Indictments stem from three separate 2024 incidents.
Ginnie Springs to limit visitors, retain security expert
Park to limit capacity, increase collaboration with law enforcement.
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announces $1M drug seizure
Three-day operation came as part of training with Georgia unit.
Gainesville police officer shoots man wielding hedge trimmers
State investigating officer-involved shooting.
Man arrested for stabbing 4 Morriston neighbors
Crime scene involved eight separate locations.