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Pictured is a screenshot of an app, Gainesville (FL) Police, released by the Gainesville Police Department on Tuesday. 

GPD releases app that alerts of sexual offenders, traffic accidents

Gainesville residents and visitors can now get traffic updates and alerts on sexual offenders through a new app.

Chili cook-off raises funds for Basketball Cop Foundation

Officer Ben Tobias traded his police badge for a slow cooker this weekend.

GPD: former DCF spokesperson sent, owned child pornography

A former Florida Department of Children and Families spokesperson was arrested Thursday after police found child pornography on his house desktop computer, Gainesville Police said.

Multiple student arrests on game day weekend

At least three UF students and a UF Health Shands Hospital resident were arrested this weekend, and six students were told to leave Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during the UF football game.

Police: After 27 years, 78-year-old’s remains identified

Nearly three decades after a 78-year-old Gainesville woman went missing, police have identified her remains.

Low security at X Ambassadors, Real Estate concert

As Emily Johns sauntered into Flavet Field walking beside her bike and carrying her backpack from the class she had just left, she passed few police officers.

GPD officer resigns after sentenced for domestic battery

A Gainesville Police officer, who will serve a year of probation for domestic battery and weapon charges, resigned from GPD in September.

Police agencies collect food for needy families

Local law enforcement is collecting non-perishable food during the start of November until next Monday.

‘It’s an adventure’: Gainesville bartender of 20 years still at it

While pouring another drink, Erin Gosselin, 56, tells her regulars she’s still figuring out what she wants to be when she grows up.

Unlikely friendship forms out of Richard Spencer event

While Randy Furniss strolled with his hands inside his pockets Thursday during Richard Spencer’s speech at UF, a group of protesters attacked him.

GPD: Three men arrested after one shot at Spencer protesters

Three men from Texas, who drove to Gainesville to attend Richard Spencer’s speech Thursday, were arrested after one of the men shot into a group of protesters, Gainesville Police said.

Protesters take a stand, outnumber Spencer supporters

Syleena Powell went to bed listening to whirring police helicopters flying overhead.

UF prepares for Richard Spencer speaking event Thursday

As Rosana Resende grew up under Brazil’s military dictatorship, she was forced to put her head down and abide by the rules, regardless of her own beliefs.

GPD: Two women arrested for stealing at Walmart

Two Gainesville women were arrested Sunday afternoon after they attempted to steal 77 items from Walmart, Gainesville Police Department said.

Richard Spencer’s visit is not required by the First Amendment

With the election of President Donald Trump, we have seen racism rise to the level of respectability.

GFR hosts 11th annual trick-or-treat, safety event for kids

Dressed as Batman, BB-8 droids and Disney princesses, Halloween came early for dozens of trick-or-treaters.

Richard Spencer to speak at UF in two weeks

After weeks of debate and reorganizing, avowed white nationalist Richard Spencer will officially speak at UF on Oct. 19.

GPD assistant chief to face external investigation

Gainesville Police assistant Chief Terry Pierce will be the subject of a third-party investigation amid allegations of unprofessional behavior, GPD confirmed Wednesday.

Jordan Smith