GPD makes arrest in GHS bomb threat case
Oct 1, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) announced that detectives have arrested a student in connection with the Gainesville High School (GHS) bomb threat on Wednesday. “Detectives received […]
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GPD makes arrest in GHS bomb threat case
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) announced that detectives have arrested a student in connection with the Gainesville High School (GHS) bomb threat on Wednesday. “Detectives received […]
Two NHS students arrested for bomb threats
Sep 30, 2021
Two Newberry High School students have been arrested in connection with making bomb and mass shooting threats. Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested on Thursday students […]
Sheriff: Bomb threat suspects to be tried as adults
Sep 30, 2021
Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr., announced on Thursday that students or suspects responsible for bomb and shooting threats to local schools will be tried as […]
Gainesville High receives second bomb threat
Sep 30, 2021
Update: The Gainesville Police Department reported that Gainesville High School was all clear and nothing suspicious was found 3:20 p.m. For the second straight day, Gainesville […]
NHS students detained in bomb threats probe
Sep 30, 2021
As rumors about possible arrests continue to spread on social media Thursday morning, Newberry High School Principal James Sheppard spoke out to set the record straight. […]
Threats on Newberry schools come at high costs
Sep 29, 2021
More than 80 vehicles traveling north on US Highway 27 in Newberry on Tuesday came to a halt in front of Oak View Middle School (OVMS), […]
GPD arrests man on child pornography counts
Sep 29, 2021
A Gainesville man was taken into custody Tuesday on possessing 12 counts of pornography and two counts of distribution. The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested Daniel […]
Update: Gainesville High cleared after bomb hoax
Sep 29, 2021
Update: The Gainesville Police Department reported nothing suspicious was found at GHS and the school was cleared. Students were sent home for the remainder of the […]
Manhunt ends for alleged deputy shooter
Sep 29, 2021
The five-day manhunt for a man who allegedly shot and killed a Nassau County Sheriff’s (NCSO) deputy is over. On Tuesday afternoon, Patrick McDowell, 35, was […]
Updated: Bomb threats hit 4 Alachua County schools
Sep 28, 2021
All three Newberry schools and Eastside High School received bomb threats Tuesday, leading to evacuations and lockdowns. Just after 10 a.m. Newberry High School (NHS) […]
Update: Newberry HS receives all clear from threat
Sep 27, 2021
Update: Alachua County Public Schools announced at 11:37 a.m. that law enforcement had given the all clear and nothing suspicious was found. Our original story: Newberry […]
Fight breaks out at Newberry corn maze
Sep 27, 2021
A group of teenagers were involved in a fight just after midnight on Saturday night at the Newberry Cornfield Maze after rumors of a possible planned […]
Blue Alert signals statewide manhunt
Sep 26, 2021
A Florida Blue Alert went into effect Sunday morning signaling a statewide manhunt for a man who allegedly shot a Nassau County Sheriff’s (NCSO) deputy Friday […]
Man dies in Newberry shooting after traffic stop
Sep 24, 2021
Only a few pieces of crime scene tape and leftover blockades remain near the main intersection in Newberry Friday morning as a reminder that a Gainesville […]
Update: Newberry HS cleared after bomb scare
Sep 24, 2021
Update: Alachua County Public Schools reported at 11 a.m. Friday that Newberry High School has been cleared by law enforcement and nothing suspicious was found. Our original story: […]
Update: Newberry man flees deputies, exchanges fire
Sep 23, 2021
A Newberry man who fled from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies during a traffic stop attempt was shot Thursday night in Newberry. According to ACSO […]
Update: ACSO clears Newberry HS bomb threat
Sep 23, 2021
Update: Alachua County Public Schools reported Thursday at 1:45 pm that Newberry High School has been cleared by law enforcement and nothing suspicious was found. A bomb threat […]
GPD Co-Responder Teams spearhead mental health response
Sep 23, 2021
Corporal Shelley Postle remembers blocking traffic at SE Williston Road and SE 16th Avenue in East Gainesville as cars slowed and stopped to avoid a wreck. […]
BHS student used grandma’s account for bomb threats
Sep 17, 2021
The 17-year-old Buchholz High School (BHS) student arrested on Monday in connection with two of four recent bomb threats used his grandmother’s phone account to make […]
GPD arrests preschool teacher
Sep 16, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested Trevor Alex Hruby on Wednesday for sexual battery of a child under 12. The incident took place at A Child’s […]
ACSO responds to two bomb scares
Sep 14, 2021
Update (9:05 p.m.): In a second update Santa Fe College confirmed that it received two separate bomb threat phone calls Tuesday. College officials do not believe […]
Update: Buchholz student arrested for bomb threats
Sep 13, 2021
A 17-year-old Buchholz High School (BHS) student was arrested on Monday in connection with four recent bomb threats and on drug charges. Alachua County Sheriff’s Office […]
Update: GPD apprehends rape, kidnapping suspect
Sep 10, 2021
Update (8:27 p.m.): The Gainesville Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with both the sexual assault and kidnapping incidents that took place Friday […]
FBI assisting Buchholz bomb threats investigation
Sep 8, 2021
The FBI is investigating the recent wave of Buchholz High School bomb threats, which included a fourth incident Tuesday. The recent hoaxes started on Aug. 19, but this […]