Update: Buchholz, Kanapaha cleared after bomb threats
Sep 18, 2023
ACPS receives first bomb threat since spring 2022.
Tags: Alachua County Sheriff's Office
Update: Buchholz, Kanapaha cleared after bomb threats
ACPS receives first bomb threat since spring 2022.
Suspicious device found at Quality Inn in Lake City
Sep 7, 2023
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad dispatched to evaluate device.
DeSantis appoints new sheriff of Alachua County
Sep 7, 2023
Gainesville native Emery Gainey selected to fill position in for departing Clovis Watson.
AC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement
Aug 1, 2023
Letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
Murder suspect takes own life on I-75
Jul 24, 2023
Law enforcement stops vehicle in Gainesville during pursuit of Tallahassee homicide suspect.
Juvenile found shot at Verdant Cove Apartments
Jul 18, 2023
GPD investigates incident that started near Fred Cone Park.
State: 668 officers moved to Florida in last year
Jul 6, 2023
Florida handed out $15 million in bonuses to new law enforcement officers.
Alachua County Jail inmate attempts suicide
Jul 3, 2023
Inmate found by jail personnel Sunday morning.
Watson decides against re-election bid
Jun 21, 2023
Alachua County Sheriff informs staff he will not run in 2024.
Car hits tree, injures two
Jun 16, 2023
Emergency responders find one person ejected, other person walking around.
Suicidal man shot, killed by ACSO deputies
Jun 13, 2023
FDLE investigates Monday incident where man aims shotgun at deputies.
Church leader arrested on abuse charges
May 24, 2023
Founder of Gainesville’s Christian Coalition Family Church apprehended.
Seniors take steps to fight elder crime
May 19, 2023
Peer program educates older people on ways to protect themselves.
Grand theft auto fugitive arrested in Dixie County
May 17, 2023
Weeklong multi-county manhunt concludes.
Meadowbrook student brings handgun to school
May 4, 2023
Teacher finds loaded firearm in first-grader’s backpack.
BOCC updated on timelines for free jail calls
Apr 25, 2023
Central receiving facility expected June 2024.
Robbery suspect arrested after pickup rams car
Apr 24, 2023
Pickup passenger robs victims at gunpoint.
2-vehicle I-75 fatal collision injures ACSO deputy
Apr 11, 2023
Reckless driver dies after crash with ACSO vehicle.
BOCC aims for free jail calls with uncertain route
Apr 6, 2023
Motion would terminate current contract.