Local NewsGPD charges officer for timesheet manipulation C.J. Gish Aug 6, 2024A Gainesville police officer was recently charged with scheming to defraud and obtain property after he allegedly falsified his work timesheet dozens of times between January […]
FeaturedGainesville to plan for future flooding at public meeting Lillian Hamman Aug 2, 2024Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan meeting open to public on Aug. 8.
Government + PoliticsGainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 2024City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
CrimeGainesville police arrest man for burglaries just days after his release Staff Reports Jul 31, 2024Suspect cut ankle monitor two days after release.
CrimeLake City rapper charged with vehicular homicide Staff Reports Jul 29, 2024Gainesville police attempt to stop vehicle, which fled and struck another vehicle on NW 10th Avenue.
CrimeLake City man receives 50-year sentence for shooting, robbery Staff Reports Jul 23, 2024Gainesville incident involved attempted murder, home invasion robbery in June 2022.
CrimeGainesville police seek help with shooting investigation at Dee’s Liquor Staff Reports Jul 22, 2024Suspects reportedly in Black Cadillac SRX involved in July 12 incident.
NewsDeceased veteran found outside Malcom Randall VA Medical Center C.J. Gish Jul 9, 2024Person discovered Saturday morning on campus.
CrimeGainesville man sentenced for possession of firearm by felon Staff Reports Jun 28, 2024Convicted felon received 12-year federal prison sentence.
NewsFormer Gainesville mayoral candidate reported missing C.J. Gish Jun 21, 2024Missing persons report filed with Gainesville Police Department for Adam Rosenthal.
NewsGPD to host gun buyback Saturday Glory Reitz Jun 5, 2024Donors can trade guns for gift cards, no questions asked.
NewsMotorcyclist dies in East University crash J.C. Derrick Jun 3, 2024Truck turned in front of motorcycle.
NewsGainesville police officer shoots man wielding hedge trimmers J.C. Derrick Jun 3, 2024State investigating officer-involved shooting.
Government + PoliticsGainesville hears 2025 budget scenarios for fire, police Seth Johnson May 29, 2024City had presentations on four largest departments.
CrimeSuspect fleeing traffic stop hits GPD vehicle, injures officer C.J. Gish May 22, 2024Incident occurs on NE Waldo Road.
EducationSchool board passes Reichert House charter application Glory Reitz May 21, 2024Board directs organization to keep working on application, budget.
NewsGainesville man receives 2 life sentences for multiple robberies Staff Reports May 13, 2024Investigators tied man to nine robberies in Alachua County, one in Bradford County.
Government + PoliticsGainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts Seth Johnson May 10, 2024Multiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
CrimeHigh Springs police nab serial pharmacy robber Staff Reports May 4, 2024Investigation included numerous local, state agencies.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, law enforcement unveil gun violence responses Seth Johnson May 3, 2024City launches overarching initiative to coordinate response.
NewsNewberry students among 4 killed in Waldo crash J.C. Derrick Apr 25, 2024Multi-agency criminal investigation ongoing.
CrimeVictim identified in Tiger Bay Apartments shooting C.J. Gish Apr 22, 2024Gainesville Police Department investigating homicide that took place Friday morning.
CrimeJury indicts 3 in Pointe 23 Apartments murder C.J. Gish Apr 9, 2024One man, two teenagers involved in February shooting.
NewsGPD releases body camera footage of K-9 biting homeless woman C.J. Gish Mar 29, 2024Incident occurred when police respond to nearby domestic disturbance.