NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20231 commentSheriff Gainey hopes to place sub-stations in all Alachua County’s small communities.
CrimeSuspect arrested for Palms of Archer shooting Staff Reports Dec 15, 20231 commentOne injured in Thursday incident.
Government + PoliticsAlachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20233 commentsJail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
CrimeAlachua Police respond to Taco Bell bomb threat Staff Reports Dec 11, 20231 commentNo suspicious items found at restaurant.
NewsPaynes Prairie plane crash kills pilot Staff Reports Nov 15, 20231 commentSmall single-engine plane located late Tuesday afternoon.
NewsSmall plane goes down in Paynes Prairie Staff Reports Nov 14, 20230 commentsSearch crews locate wreckage around 5:15 p.m.
CrimeMan stabbed in alleged Lake City robbery Staff Reports Nov 1, 20230 commentsIncident occurred Wednesday morning at Sago Glen.
Government + PoliticsLocal officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20232 commentsAnnual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
CrimeGPD responds to armed robbery, shooting at Zaxby’s Staff Reports Oct 23, 20230 commentsSuspect fires gun at employees.
NewsNew Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges C.J. Gish Oct 12, 20230 commentsGainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
NewsGainesville Police Department officers sit down to coffee with citizens Glory Reitz Oct 4, 20231 commentCoffee with a Cop intended to improve police relations with the community.
EducationACPS maintains safety goals Glory Reitz Sep 21, 20230 commentsDistrict security chief promotes early intervention and preparedness.
CrimeUpdate: Buchholz, Kanapaha cleared after bomb threats Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20231 commentACPS receives first bomb threat since spring 2022.
NewsSuspicious device found at Quality Inn in Lake City Staff Reports Sep 7, 20230 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad dispatched to evaluate device.
NewsDeSantis appoints new sheriff of Alachua County C.J. Gish Sep 7, 20235 commentsGainesville native Emery Gainey selected to fill position in for departing Clovis Watson.
NewsAC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement C.J. Gish Aug 1, 20236 commentsLetter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
CrimeMurder suspect takes own life on I-75 Staff Reports Jul 24, 20231 commentLaw enforcement stops vehicle in Gainesville during pursuit of Tallahassee homicide suspect.
CrimeJuvenile found shot at Verdant Cove Apartments Staff Reports Jul 18, 20230 commentsGPD investigates incident that started near Fred Cone Park.
NewsState: 668 officers moved to Florida in last year Seth Johnson Jul 6, 20231 commentFlorida handed out $15 million in bonuses to new law enforcement officers.
NewsUF clears library, confirms bogus shooter threat Seth Johnson Jul 5, 20230 commentsMan claimed to be ‘prepared to die.’
NewsAlachua County Jail inmate attempts suicide Staff Reports Jul 3, 20235 commentsInmate found by jail personnel Sunday morning.
Government + PoliticsWatson decides against re-election bid C.J. Gish Jun 21, 20230 commentsAlachua County Sheriff informs staff he will not run in 2024.
NewsCar hits tree, injures two Staff Reports Jun 16, 20230 commentsEmergency responders find one person ejected, other person walking around.