GPD celebrates Peace Officers Memorial Day
(05/15/18 8:02pm)
Gainesville Police honored the sacrifice and service of fallen police officers today on Peace Officers Memorial Day.
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GPD: Man shot early morning near Kava Lounge
(05/12/18 12:41pm)
A man was shot early Saturday morning after reportedly being involved in a dispute near the UF campus. The Gainesville Police Department is currently searching for the shooter, according to the police report.
‘Never be forgotten’: Thousands honor killed deputies
(04/25/18 2:00am)
With a New York Police Department patch clutched in one hand, 9-year-old Kaden Rogers waved with the other to first responders who drove by him.
doggo
(04/23/18 10:58pm)
Edward Ratliff, 32, Gainesville Police Department Police officer pets Ace, 26-month old German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix, who is one of the newest additions to the K-9 special unit.
Meet Ace and Ranger: GPD K-9’s newest members
(04/23/18 10:42pm)
When Gainesville Police Officer Josh Meurer’s partner arrived to the city from Germany in February, they didn’t bond right away. But after a month of training and playing fetch together, Meurer and Ranger are inseparable.
Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office deputies to be buried Tuesday
(04/23/18 1:00am)
Shortly after midnight Friday, red, blue and white flashing lights lit the 30-mile path from Trenton to Gainesville’s medical examiner’s office.
City officials approve body cameras for 107 GPD officers
(04/19/18 11:03pm)
The City Commission approved a contract Thursday to equip more than 100 Gainesville Police Department officers with body-worn cameras.
Gainesville is not as welcoming as it claims to be
(04/05/18 10:03pm)
Two years ago, Gainesville declared itself a welcoming city. However, a recent incident with the Gainesville Police has shown it may not be all that welcoming.
GPD partners with company to answer mental health calls
(04/03/18 11:36pm)
A new partnership between Gainesville Police Department and Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, a health care provider, will change how police responds to calls involving a mental health crisis.
GPD to review, change policy on handling non-citizens
(04/03/18 11:35pm)
The Gainesville Police Department released a statement Tuesday morning saying it will work to revise its policy for dealing with non-citizens.
GPD faces understaffing, sees rise in violent crime reports
(03/27/18 10:43pm)
Although Heather Fitts came to Gainesville Police Department’s town hall to ask about after-school programs, she learned about a decrease in the number of officers employed and increase in violent crime reports.
March For Our Lives Live Blog
(03/24/18 11:05am)
On Saturday, demonstrators at more than 840 marches worldwide will protest, calling for gun reform. The marches are in support of the #NeverAgain movement, led by the high school students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, Florida. Over 500,000 marchers are expected in Washington, D.C., alone, according to the Washington Post.
Five things to know before the Gainesville “March for Our Lives”
(03/24/18 10:56am)
1. Why are people marching?
keenan mug
(03/23/18 5:17pm)
Keenan Wayne Stickle, 25, was arrested Wednesday for sexual battery, according to a Gainesville Police Department arrest report. He was booked into the Alachua County Jail, where he remained as of Friday afternoon in lieu of a $50,000 bond, according to court records.
UF bookstore worker accused of raping girlfriend, GPD says
(03/23/18 5:04pm)
A Gainesville man is accused of raping his girlfriend last year on her birthday.
Here's what to know about the Gainesville March For Our Lives this weekend
(03/23/18 12:53am)
On Saturday, Gainesville residents will join a worldwide movement for gun reform.
Alachua County Public Schools opt to not arm school employees
(03/22/18 12:20am)
The Alachua County School Board unanimously voted to opt out of the Florida program to arm volunteer school employees, including some teachers, Tuesday night.
GPD investigating sexual battery of UF student after she was dropped off on U.S. 441
(03/03/18 4:42pm)
A UF student was sexually battered early Thursday getting into a vehicle she thought was an Uber in Midtown, according to a UF public safety alert.
A Gainesville man shot at a father and his infant, police say
(02/28/18 3:38pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested after shooting and injuring an infant and the infant’s father Tuesday night, Gainesville Police said.
An unexpected leader
(02/23/18 12:12am)
Rupert Heard used to sleep with a knife by his side.
