Government + PoliticsHigh Springs approves permanent alcohol sales exemptions near churches Lillian Hamman Oct 24, 20251 commentPolice department accepts $24,000 grant.
CrimeShootout at Old Town Tavern injures Dixie County deputy, suspect Staff Reports Oct 13, 20251 commentDeputy in stable condition following Saturday night incident.
Government + PoliticsFDLE investigates ‘Alachua Nine’ as outside agency pays $15K in voter debts Lillian Hamman Oct 6, 202518 commentsGroup pays almost $15K to help 9 reregister to vote.
Local NewsUpdate: Missing Gainesville teen found safe Staff Reports Sep 22, 20250 commentsJuvenile reportedly last seen in 2900 block of SW 42nd Street.
CrimeGunman’s name released in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting C.J. Gish Jul 31, 20250 commentsIncident took place on Tuesday in an apartment near University of Florida.
NewsFDLE refers 3 Santa Fe High School administrators for felony charges Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20255 commentsState attorney’s office to make prosecution decision.
CrimeArmed suspect shot after drawing on Alachua County deputy at Bonefish Grill Staff Reports Jul 3, 20251 commentMan wanted for kidnapping and aggravated assault with deadly weapon.
CrimeDixie County arrests Bell man for 14 counts of child porn, held on $1.4M bond Staff Reports May 30, 20250 commentsJoint law enforcement support led to arrest.
CrimeGainesville man found guilty of possessing machine gun in drug-trafficking crime Staff Reports May 21, 20251 commentFederal jury finds Lagarius Johnson guilty with sentencing scheduled for Aug. 12.
Local NewsFDLE investigating crimes against minors during raid on Alachua Today, Boukari Law Seth Johnson May 3, 202514 commentsMemorandum reveals investigators sought forensic evidence.
CrimeJudge dismisses civil suit against school board, city of Alachua Glory Reitz Apr 3, 20251 commentPlaintiff allowed 10 days to file amended complaint proving negligent supervision.
CrimeInvestigation yields arrest of former Levy County finance director Staff Reports Mar 25, 20250 commentsChristina Gore allegedly embezzled $23,000 from Levy County Sheriff’s Office.
Local LivingSuwannee Valley Unsolved event to feature Archie Kelly murder Staff Reports Mar 21, 20250 commentsCold case event to be held at Gilchrist County Public Library in Trenton.
Government + PoliticsGainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras Seth Johnson Feb 27, 202513 commentsOrdinances will return for two final votes.
NewsFDLE cancels Missing Child Alert for Lake City boy Staff Reports Feb 19, 20250 commentsNodrick Dunning Jr. last seen near 200 block of SE Gregory Glen.
NewsArmed robbery suspect shot and killed in Suwannee County manhunt C.J. Gish Feb 7, 20250 commentsSuspect shot Suwannee County Sheriff’s deputy after shooting four in Gadsden County robbery.
CrimeLCSO Finance Director fired after credit card statement irregularities found Staff Reports Jan 7, 20250 commentsTermination occurred on Monday.
NewsHigh Springs woman dies in house fire Staff Reports Dec 30, 20240 commentsFire occurs Sunday morning near NW 183rd Road and NW 238th Street.
NewsUpdate: Missing Old Town teen found safe Staff Reports Dec 18, 20240 commentsKeira Heitfield last seen near 13500 block of NE Highway 349 on Tuesday.
Crime2 defendants receive sentences for murder, torture of man in Levy County Staff Reports Nov 11, 20240 commentsIncident occurred in August 2019 when body discovered in Morriston.
CrimeParent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence Glory Reitz Nov 5, 20240 commentsDistrict puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
EducationGainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 202410 commentsTickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
NewsMissing child alert issued for Lake City teen C.J. Gish Sep 17, 20240 commentsEmma Peebles last seen near 400 block of SW Ralph Terrace on Friday.
NewsFHP trooper-involved shooting temporarily closes I-75 C.J. Gish Jul 15, 20240 commentsIncident occurs Sunday evening south of Micanopy exit.