Crime Update: Law enforcement kills armed suspect barricaded in apartment near UF Staff Reports Jul 29, 2025Suspect fired at Alachua County Sheriff’s office deputies Tuesday morning.
Crime Tower Oaks shooting injures 1 Staff Reports Jul 29, 2025Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies investigate Monday incident.
Crime Alachua County deputies investigate shooting at Westgate Manor Staff Reports Jul 21, 2025One person shot in incident.
News Judge upholds $15 million award in Alachua County sheriff discrimination case Seth Johnson Jul 15, 2025Sheriff’s request for new trial denied.
News Alachua County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing woman Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old woman reported missing. According to an ACSO release sent Thursday, […]
Crime Armed suspect shot after drawing on Alachua County deputy at Bonefish Grill Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025Man wanted for kidnapping and aggravated assault with deadly weapon.
Crime Teenager arrested for attempted murder, domestic battery Staff Reports Jul 3, 2025Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies apprehend suspect on Wednesday morning.
Crime 3 injured in Hawthorne stabbings C.J. Gish Jun 30, 2025One person remains in serious condition following Saturday’s domestic dispute.
News Chief Book announces retirement from Santa Fe College as department wins award Seth Johnson Jun 19, 2025He’s worked in law enforcement for more than 40 years.
Local News Gainesville police, FBI settle investigation into explosive device found in Airbnb Seth Johnson Jun 18, 2025No charges being pursued.
Government + Politics Hawthorne swears in Martin, re-elects Randall, Bouie-Hutchinson Lillian Hamman Jun 17, 2025Mitigates June 26-28 homecoming traffic with 8 p.m. closing time.
Crime Joel Searby receives 10-year prison sentence for child sex crimes C.J. Gish Jun 13, 2025Former Education First for Newberry spokesperson arrested in June 2024.
Crime Newberry High School shooting threat turns up false Staff Reports Jun 2, 2025Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies search school following Monday morning call.
Crime Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrest 81-year-old man for attempted murder Staff Reports May 23, 2025Suspect shot at multiple victims and at their vehicle.
Crime Gainesville man found guilty of possessing machine gun in drug-trafficking crime Staff Reports May 21, 2025Federal jury finds Lagarius Johnson guilty with sentencing scheduled for Aug. 12.
Crime Kanapaha Middle School student arrested after mass shooting threats C.J. Gish May 12, 2025Teenage suspect reportedly posted two threats on social media.
Crime Gainesville man sentenced to more than 10 years for child pornography charges Staff Reports May 12, 2025Stephen Young arrested in March 2024.
Education High Springs event hands out 60 free helmets, 101 entries for new bike raffle Seth Johnson May 6, 2025First responders from various organizations joined.
Crime Butler Plaza Walmart shooting injures 1, suspect surrenders himself to police C.J. Gish May 1, 2025Victim in critical condition.
News Homes For Our Troops to build custom home for disabled veteran Lillian Hamman Apr 27, 2025Nonprofit to complete home for Carlos Rivera and his family this summer.
Crime Kanapaha Middle School teen arrested for threatening to kill student Staff Reports Apr 25, 2025Multiple threats include shooting victim at school.
Crime Alachua County Sheriff’s Office releases name of murder victim found in apartment C.J. Gish Apr 14, 2025Body discovered Sunday morning.
News Newberry woman, 63, dies in 2-vehicle crash south of Gainesville Staff Reports Apr 7, 2025Collision occurs on SW Williston Road.
News State attorney ends investigation into former ACSO administration Seth Johnson Mar 26, 2025DeSantis assigned the case in 2024.