GHS receives fifth bomb threat
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) responded to Gainesville High School’s (GHS) fifth bomb threat this school year on Monday morning. The hoax – called into a […]
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GHS receives fifth bomb threat
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) responded to Gainesville High School’s (GHS) fifth bomb threat this school year on Monday morning. The hoax – called into a […]
Escaped prisoner leads to five-hour manhunt
A prison inmate escaped custody and led authorities on a five-hour manhunt Saturday in Lake City. According to a Lake City Police Department (LCPD) press release, […]
LCSO arrests Chiefland man for attempted murder
Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies arrested a Chiefland man for attempted murder and aggravated battery following a Wednesday incident. LCSO deputies and detectives responded to […]
GPD arrests woman on child porn charges
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested a Gainesville woman on child exploitation charges stemming from files she downloaded off social media. GPD officers served a search […]
Lake City police search for shooting suspect
The Lake City Police Department (LCPD) is asking the public for information concerning a shooting on Sunday near the intersection of NW Wilson Street and NW […]
Dixie County investigating human remains discovery
Dixie County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) deputies are investigating the discovery of human remains made on Wednesday in Old Town. According to police reports, at about 5 […]
Locals raise $10K for Humane Society after theft
A thief broke into the Humane Society of North Central Florida (HSNCF) just before business hours Wednesday morning and stole the donation jars in the reception […]
SW Gainesville shooting injures 1
Authorities are searching for a suspect who shot a 25-year-old male in Southwest Gainesville on Monday afternoon. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), the […]
Acting chief assumes role at GPD
Assistant Gainesville Police Chief Lonnie Scott Sr. began serving as Acting Chief of Police on Monday, temporarily taking over the reins with GPD Chief Tony Jones […]
Attempted murder suspect dies in jail
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the death of an inmate at the Columbia County Detention Facility in Lake City. The Columbia County Sheriff’s […]
Mall incident under investigation, injury reported
Recent mall shootings in Las Vegas and Minnesota garnered national attention in the news and are partly to blame for the frantic reaction to firecrackers being […]
GHS ends Eastside’s streak
Last month the Buchholz boys basketball team snapped an eight-game losing streak to Eastside. On Friday night at The Purple Palace, it was Gainesville High’s turn. […]
CCSO investigates Fort White armed robbery
A man armed with a handgun robbed the North Florida Pharmacy in Fort White Thursday afternoon, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). CCSO detectives […]
East Gainesville shooting injures boy
An East Gainesville shooting left one boy injured on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Sunday along a sidewalk near the 1500 block […]
Lake City pullover leads to foot chase
An attempted vehicle stop turned into a foot chase Friday evening in Lake City. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), troopers attempted to stop a sport […]
ACSO makes arrests in ArchAngel burglary case
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has arrested two men in connection with the Nov. 25 break-in and burglary of the ArchAngel Gunsmithing and Outfitters store […]
Teens among three shot in Lake City
The Lake City Police Department (LCPD) is searching for suspects in a spate of gun-related incidents that injured three people, including two teenagers, in recent days. […]
Point West shooting injures 1
A targeted shooting at Point West Apartments resulted in one victim suffering from a neck wound late Tuesday night, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). […]
ACSO investigating teen shooting at Harbor Cove
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies are investigating a shooting at Harbor Cove Apartments that left one teenager injured Monday afternoon. According to ACSO spokesperson Capt. […]
LCPD responds to 3 firearm incidents, arrests 1
Three separate Lake City holiday weekend incidents involving firearms resulted in one arrest and a search for additional gunmen. According to a Lake City Police Department […]
LCPD responds to attempted kidnapping, gunfire
Lake City Police Department (LCPD) officers responded to four incidents over the weekend, including an attempted kidnapping that left a female victim hospitalized. According to LCPD […]
3 fatal accidents hit area overnight
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported three fatal accidents in North Central Florida overnight. The first occurred around 7 p.m. in Columbia County. For unknown reasons, a […]
ACSO: Man kills self as deputies serve warrants
A Gainesville man shot and killed himself after Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies attempted to serve two active warrants Friday morning at the Oaks Condominiums. […]
Bicyclist hit on 13th Street, driver flees
A bicyclist sustained serious injuries after getting hit by a vehicle Wednesday night around 7:06 p.m. near the intersection of NW 13th Street and NW 16th […]