CrimeGainesville man receives 30-year sentence for racketeering, armed robberies Staff Reports Mar 26, 2024Dekwan Howard one of three arrested for multiple robberies in 2021-22.
CrimeThree arrested for Pointe 23 Apartments murder Staff Reports Mar 20, 2024GPD detectives arrest suspects in connection with February shooting.
CrimeShooting in Lincoln Estates neighborhood kills 1 C.J. Gish Mar 18, 2024Officers respond to 1300 block of SE 17th Drive on Sunday night.
CrimeSt. Patrick’s assistant principal arrested for child neglect, tampering with evidence Staff Reports Mar 14, 2024Arrest comes after school’s P.E. teacher charged with child molestation.
CrimeThree sexual abuse lawsuits filed against Ignite Life Center C.J. Gish Mar 13, 2024Lawsuits come one week after former volunteer sentenced to five years in prison.
Local NewsOfficials call for community response to gun violence Glory Reitz Mar 11, 2024Eastwood Meadows community prayer event draws no neighborhood participants.
CrimeGainesville man found guilty for threatening to conduct mass shooting Staff Reports Mar 7, 2024Incident occurred on Oct. 19 when Daniel Dominguez indicated he wanted to shoot up a middle school.
Government + PoliticsWard supports Curry’s decision to sack Scott Seth Johnson Mar 1, 2024Mayor says GPD’s Scott will be hard to replace.
NewsInternal investigation of GPD’s Scott preceded resignation Seth Johnson Feb 29, 2024Six charges stemmed from handling of K-9 unit.
CrimeGainesville suspect arrested for murder of man on NE 16th Avenue Staff Reports Feb 29, 2024Victim found in grassy area between two commercial buildings
Government + PoliticsGainesville police chief resigns under pressure Seth Johnson Feb 26, 2024Scott to leave police department in March.
CrimeGPD releases update on Pointe 23 Apartments homicide Staff Reports Feb 23, 2024Police seek information on three black males who fled seen.
Government + PoliticsGainesville aims to fix evaluations flaws: ‘Process broke down’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 2024Attorney, manager bristle at late evaluation.
NewsTurkey Creek Forest house fire leaves one dead Staff Reports Feb 16, 2024Firefighters locate victim inside home.
NewsGainesville man arrested on child porn charges Staff Reports Feb 15, 2024Investigation finds suspect distributed, possessed child pornography on Snapchat.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 2024Commission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
NewsGPD searches for burglary suspect who shot dog walker Staff Reports Jan 31, 2024Incident occurred on Jan. 24 near Depot Park.
NewsGainesville police to fully redeploy K-9s on Monday Staff Reports Jan 19, 2024Unit has been on limited deployment for last 10 months.
CrimeWard: GNV to fight gun violence though limited by state law Seth Johnson Jan 16, 2024Recent shootings return gun violence to top of mind.
CrimeLaw enforcement apprehends fleeing homicide suspect Staff Reports Jan 11, 2024Chase starts in Gainesville and ends with suspect crashing vehicle in Columbia County.
CrimeGainesville Police investigate homicide at The Park apartments Staff Reports Jan 9, 2024Incident occurs early Tuesday morning.
Government + PoliticsGainesville unveils webpage dedicated for new open-container restrictions Staff Reports Jan 5, 2024Webpage shows changes now in effect, answers frequently asked questions for patrons, business owners.
CrimeGainesville shooting near Rose Food Store injures four Staff Reports Jan 2, 2024GPD continues to search for suspect.
Local LivingLaw enforcement agencies unite, bring hoops to AMIKids Megan V. Winslow Dec 27, 2023Gainesville students receive new basketball hoop.