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Gainesville police investigate homicide, string of shootings

(11/09/22 9:54pm)

A man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon, marking the third incident of gun violence in Gainesville in less than four days.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/11/gainesville-police-investigate-homicide-string-of-shootings

Breaking down the ballot: Who Gainesville residents will see in the general election

(11/08/22 2:48pm)

After months of campaigning, canvassing and collecting donations, candidates are leaving it all in the voters’ hands.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/11/voter-guide-for-election-2022

Gainesville man arrested for DUI manslaughter in Waldo

(09/24/22 1:35am)

A Gainesville man was arrested Friday morning for drunk driving and killing a pedestrian more than ten months ago, according to court records.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/09/dui-manslaughter

Breaking down the ballot: Who Gainesville residents will see in primary races

(08/22/22 2:45pm)

A cattle farmer, an electrical engineer, a nurse and a former Gainesville mayor — just a few of the contenders voters will find on their ballots in the upcoming primary election.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/08/primary-race-candidates

Gainesville police make arrests in home invasion killing

(07/23/22 11:31pm)

Gainesville Police arrested four Gainesville residents, including a man defending his home, in connection to a home invasion that led to the death of a woman this week.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/07/gainesville-police-make-arrests-in-wake-of-home-invasion-killing

Four Gainesville men charged after downtown drive-by shooting Sunday

(07/20/22 10:00am)

Four Gainesville men face charges after a drive-by shooting downtown early Sunday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/07/four-gainesville-men-charged-after-downtown-drive-by-shooting-sunday

Gainesville man arrested, charged with homicide, evidence tampering

(07/13/22 3:01pm)

Gainesville police arrested a man for allegedly murdering a Gainesville woman at a hotel about two miles from UF’s campus this weekend.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/07/gainesville-man-arrested-charged-with-homicide-evidence-tampering

Police still searching for shooter in Newberry homicide

(06/18/22 11:07pm)

A Newberry man died after he was shot near Champions Park Thursday night.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/06/police-still-searching-for-shooter-in-newberry-homicide

Woman found dead in Gainesville apartment complex

(06/17/22 10:00am)

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the spelling of Karissa Holtz’s name, which is spelled differently in an obituary and court records.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/06/woman-found-dead-in-gainesville-apartment-complex

Gainesville to restrict public drinking

(05/07/22 2:40am)

Gainesville residents may no longer be allowed to carry alcoholic beverages on public property.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/05/gainesville-to-restrict-public-drinking

Gainesville Police still searching for shooter in downtown shooting

(05/03/22 10:57pm)

A man died after being shot in a downtown Gainesville parking garage early May 1.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/05/gainesville-police-still-searching-for-shooter-in-downtown-shooting

Remembering and honoring Prateek Sharma, a hit-and-run victim

(03/28/22 1:05pm)

Prateek Sharma’s favorite Indian festival was Holi. The holiday celebrates the arrival of spring, new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2022/03/remembering-prateek-sharma-a-hit-and-run-victim

High Springs woman, 13-year-old girl dead on Thanksgiving Interstate 75 crash

(11/28/21 1:00pm)

Two people, including a 13-year-old girl, are dead following a crash involving three cars on Interstate 75.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2021/11/thanksgiving-day-crash-kills-two

Gainesville holds candlelight vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance

(11/22/21 1:30pm)

Gainesville commemorated victims of transphobic violence at a candlelight vigil for International Transgender Day of Remembrance Saturday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2021/11/gainesville-holds-candlelight-vigil-for-transgender-day-of-remembrance

Gainesville man arrested for killing high school student in car crash, injuring victim’s mother

(11/05/21 8:29pm)

A Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday for killing an 18-year-old Gainesville High School student while driving drunk in June.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2021/11/gainesville-man-arrested-for-killing-high-school-student-in-car-crash-injuring-victims-mother

Gainesville Police Department to destroy guns collected through buyback program

(10/20/21 1:00pm)

The Gainesville Police Department released data and discussed updates to its “One Community” plan during a city commission meeting Monday amid increasing gun violence.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2021/10/gainesville-police-department-to-destroy-guns-collected-through-buyback-program