Some GPD squad cars go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(10/08/13 12:33am)
Some Gainesville Police squad cars are doing more than patrolling for crime this month.
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Breaking Bridge
(09/30/13 12:48am)
The northbound lanes of the 2100 block of Southwest 13th Street were closed Sunday night after the DNA bridge knocked a trailer off a tow truck near Archer Road, as seen in this stitched photo. The trailer had been damaged in a previous accident, said Sgt. Barry Kays of Gainesville Police. The Florida Department of Transportation deemed the bridge safe. The truck “was riding a little high, and he hit the top on the bridge,” said a University Towing employee.
One Year Later: Christian Aguilar remembered as Bravo case continues
(09/24/13 1:13am)
The call came in the middle of the night, jolting Carlos Aguilar awake as he slept in a Beaty Towers dorm room.
Gainesville Police issuing tickets to jaywalkers near campus
(09/18/13 2:03am)
An increase in pedestrian-related accidents last year and earlier this year forced Gainesville Police to step its enforcement efforts up — starting with jaywalking tickets.
Editorial part 2: UF needs to educate students on consent
(09/16/13 11:12pm)
Read part 1 here.
Scooter accident reports are rare on campus, but it still helps to wear a helmet
(09/16/13 12:59am)
Although scooters are common and can be prone to mishaps, campus police say accident reports are infrequent.
In place of Terry Jones' Dove World Outreach Center, Spirit of Faith opens in new light
(09/13/13 12:59am)
In the past, the 20 acres of property at 5805 NW 37th St. has been synonymous with the controversy associated with Terry Jones and the Dove World Outreach Center.
Rape culture can lead to issues for victims reporting to police – part 2 of 3
(09/11/13 2:44am)
Read part 1 here.
Retired Sheriff's deputy has lawn mower stolen, nearly gets run over by thief
(09/11/13 1:57am)
A former deputy fired an accidental shot Tuesday evening after a Keystone Heights man tried to steal his lawn mower.
City offering classes on local government as part of citizens' academy program
(09/04/13 2:05am)
The City of Gainesville is offering classes for the Fall semester, too.
Scam alert: fake magazine salesmen making rounds in Gainesville — again
(08/28/13 2:14am)
The “magazine salesman” scammers are back in town, and Gainesville Police is urging residents to be vigilant to avoid potential theft.
New forensic analysis from duct tape and computer to be released in Pedro Bravo case
(08/28/13 2:07am)
As attorneys continued their analysis of evidence in the Pedro Bravo case, state prosecutors said Tuesday they expect to receive forensic analysis results on two pieces of evidence collected during last year’s Christian Aguilar murder investigation.
Proposed city parking regulation could target Union Street Farmers Market vendors
(08/27/13 1:42am)
Additional regulations for gameday parking in neighborhoods near UF, discussed last week in a City Commission meeting, could also impact parking at the Union Street Farmers Market.
Rise in citations from indiscriminate citywide noise ordinance has Boca Fiesta owners in talks with city
(08/22/13 12:55am)
Airplanes landing at Gainesville Regional Airport, Gator fans cheering at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and residents sleeping in downtown condos share something.
Alachua County Public Schools and GPD both launch emergency text alert systems
(08/22/13 12:23am)
Karen Rhodenizer probably won’t answer a telephone call in the middle of a meeting, but she will answer a text message, especially if it’s about her two sons, who both started fifth grade this week.
New details from witness to July murder, but suspect still at-large
(08/21/13 12:22am)
More than a month after a local man was shot and killed at a southwest Gainesville apartment complex, police are still looking for the alleged killer.
UF students protest George Zimmerman verdict at Capitol
(07/30/13 12:57am)
During her night at the State Capitol, UF history senior Lauren Byers saw activism come alive.
Urine trouble now: Man pees during arrest
(07/30/13 12:30am)
A Gainesville man was arrested Sunday after police said he urinated on an officer and equipment at the jail.
Darts & Laurels 7/25/13
(07/24/13 11:18pm)
Is this Rainesville or Gainesville? We hope that your midterms went — or are going — well. We’re glad that you’ve chosen to spend some time with us despite the summer humidity and the rain. Now, before the page smudges, we’d like to deliver this week’s edition of...
City considers how to collect $600K in unpaid parking fees
(07/18/13 12:28am)
A City of Gainesville plan to collect unpaid parking tickets may soon be driving more dollars to the city.
