CrimeJury indicts 3 in Pointe 23 Apartments murder C.J. Gish Apr 9, 20241 commentOne man, two teenagers involved in February shooting.
NewsGPD releases body camera footage of K-9 biting homeless woman C.J. Gish Mar 29, 20242 commentsIncident occurred when police respond to nearby domestic disturbance.
CrimeGainesville man receives 30-year sentence for racketeering, armed robberies Staff Reports Mar 26, 20240 commentsDekwan Howard one of three arrested for multiple robberies in 2021-22.
CrimeThree arrested for Pointe 23 Apartments murder Staff Reports Mar 20, 20242 commentsGPD detectives arrest suspects in connection with February shooting.
CrimeShooting in Lincoln Estates neighborhood kills 1 C.J. Gish Mar 18, 20240 commentsOfficers 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, 20247 commentsArrest 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, 20241 commentLawsuits 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, 20243 commentsEastwood Meadows community prayer event draws no neighborhood participants.
CrimeGainesville man found guilty for threatening to conduct mass shooting Staff Reports Mar 7, 20241 commentIncident 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, 20247 commentsMayor says GPD’s Scott will be hard to replace.
NewsInternal investigation of GPD’s Scott preceded resignation Seth Johnson Feb 29, 20245 commentsSix charges stemmed from handling of K-9 unit.
CrimeGainesville suspect arrested for murder of man on NE 16th Avenue Staff Reports Feb 29, 20240 commentsVictim found in grassy area between two commercial buildings
Government + PoliticsGainesville police chief resigns under pressure Seth Johnson Feb 26, 20246 commentsScott to leave police department in March.
CrimeGPD releases update on Pointe 23 Apartments homicide Staff Reports Feb 23, 20243 commentsPolice seek information on three black males who fled seen.
Government + PoliticsGainesville aims to fix evaluations flaws: ‘Process broke down’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 20245 commentsAttorney, manager bristle at late evaluation.
NewsTurkey Creek Forest house fire leaves one dead Staff Reports Feb 16, 20240 commentsFirefighters locate victim inside home.
NewsGainesville man arrested on child porn charges Staff Reports Feb 15, 20240 commentsInvestigation finds suspect distributed, possessed child pornography on Snapchat.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 20242 commentsCommission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
NewsGPD searches for burglary suspect who shot dog walker Staff Reports Jan 31, 20240 commentsIncident occurred on Jan. 24 near Depot Park.
NewsGainesville police to fully redeploy K-9s on Monday Staff Reports Jan 19, 20241 commentUnit has been on limited deployment for last 10 months.
CrimeWard: GNV to fight gun violence though limited by state law Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20247 commentsRecent shootings return gun violence to top of mind.
CrimeLaw enforcement apprehends fleeing homicide suspect Staff Reports Jan 11, 20240 commentsChase starts in Gainesville and ends with suspect crashing vehicle in Columbia County.
CrimeGainesville Police investigate homicide at The Park apartments Staff Reports Jan 9, 20240 commentsIncident occurs early Tuesday morning.
Government + PoliticsGainesville unveils webpage dedicated for new open-container restrictions Staff Reports Jan 5, 20240 commentsWebpage shows changes now in effect, answers frequently asked questions for patrons, business owners.