Gainesville man charged for drive-by shooting in July
(01/30/25 8:57pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday on charges of attempted murder for a drive-by shooting that occurred in July.
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Gainesville man arrested for possession of drugs, firearm as convicted felon
(01/27/25 9:43pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested Sunday night on charges of possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and of drug possession with the intent to sell.
Inside UF’s K-9 Bomb Detection Unit
(01/30/25 11:00am)
The doors to the Stephen C. O'Connell Center were closed to the public, and the lobby was quiet — except for the sound of determined sniffing. Nose to the ground and muscles tensed, Beto the yellow Labrador retriever was on the hunt.
‘Sketchy and unprofessional’: Residents raise concerns about Gainesville towing practices
(01/28/25 12:15pm)
Ethan Bush waved his arms, trying to flag down a tow truck driver who had just nabbed his car from a 2nd Avenue Centre parking garage. But instead of stopping, the 28-year-old said the driver locked eyes with him and accelerated. Bush barely leaped out of the way in time to avoid being hit, he said.
Gainesville sees increase in theft, burglaries during holiday season
(01/17/25 5:25pm)
Porch pirates and holiday scams were some unwanted presents at the doorstep of Gainesville residents during December.
Judge rules law enforcement had probable cause in arresting Gainesville man on federal stalking charges
(01/06/25 11:00pm)
After reviewing items from Google search inquiries and a handwritten “goodbye letter” at a hearing Monday, United States assistant attorney Adam Hapner said there was probable cause a Gainesville man was guilty of cyberstalking.
Gainesville man arrested by FBI for reportedly plotting an attack on pro-Israel organization
(01/02/25 1:00pm)
Forrest Kendall Pemberton, a 26-year-old Gainesville resident, was arrested by the FBI on federal stalking charges Dec. 28 for allegedly plotting an attack on a major pro-Israel organization in Plantation, Florida.
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(12/19/24 4:58am)
Satchel Raye, the owner of Satchel's Pizza, speaks to officials from Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville Fire Rescue after the arson of the Satchel's Pizza van. (Photo courtesy of Satchel Raye)
Gainesville man arrested for arson at Satchel’s Pizza after delayed investigation
(12/19/24 2:19am)
Several small fires were reportedly set in the Satchel’s Pizza van Sunday. The Gainesville Police Department and Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to the call, and the investigation moved forward into Monday.
Body found at Hideaway Gainesville, still under investigation
(12/11/24 11:54pm)
A body was discovered Tuesday night at Hideaway Gainesville, an off-campus student apartment complex at 2800 SW Williston Road, about seven minutes from UF’s campus, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
With bicycles a transportation necessity in Gainesville, theft poses threat
(12/09/24 11:00am)
Walking, biking and e-scootering are some of the options that many Gainesville residents use as a form of transportation. However, theft has posed a threat to individuals who rely on bicycles and e-scooters as a way to travel across Gainesville.
Democrat Chad Scott narrowly wins sheriff race
(11/13/24 7:55pm)
Democratic candidate Chad Scott won about 47% of the votes, ultimately clinching the Alachua County sheriff race. The race had a margin of just 392 votes, the closest local sheriff race in recent history.
UF student arrested on charges of child pornography
(11/08/24 6:40pm)
A UF student was arrested Thursday on charges of solicitation and possesion of child pornograpy after reportedly using Snapchat to communicate with minors.
Meet Gainesville Police Department’s newest leader
(11/07/24 11:05am)
Gainesville Police Department’s newest Chief of Police traveled over 2,000 miles across the United States for his career in public service.
UF canceled symposium on Gaza conflict
(11/04/24 11:10am)
A symposium in support of Palestinian causes was moved off campus one day before it was scheduled to take place.
Alachua County Sheriff 2024 Voter Guide
(10/29/24 9:39pm)
There are three people up for Alachua County Sheriff this year: a Democrat, a Republican and a nonpartisan candidate.
UF student and Shands employee charged with possession of child pornography
(10/18/24 11:40pm)
A cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led to the arrest of a UF student this past Thursday.
Live updates: Everything you need to know about Hurricane Milton
(10/08/24 4:42pm)
Update: Traffic lights are out on Northwest 39th Avenue between 83rd Street and 98th Street, according to a City of Gainesville post on X.If there are no signal lights at an intersection, the post recommends treating it like a four-way stop. Red flashing lights should be treated as a stop sign. Under yellow flashing lights, drivers should proceed with caution only when traffic permits. Power has been restored to the outage near Saint Francis Catholic Academy, according to GRU’s outage map.
One year later: Where do UF’s pro-Israel, pro-Palestine communities stand?
(10/07/24 6:08pm)
When a vigil for Israel descended into chaos after students perceived a loud noise as gunshots on Oct. 10, 2023, the only thing on Mordechai Krasnjanski’s mind was to run to safety.
Scorched in the swamp: A game day battle with heat
(10/05/24 3:59pm)
By the end of the first quarter, 71-year-old Betty Knight was drenched in sweat, eating ice chips and keeping a cool rag on her head like a parched desert wanderer, savoring the last drops of an oasis.
