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Four Alachua County residents arrested by FBI
By Grethel Aguila | May 28, 2020Durr, Robinson, Robinson and Williams were accused of armed drug trafficking conspiracy
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Gainesville man accused of repeatedly stabbing 70-year-old
By River Wells | May 27, 2020The victim is in critical condition at UF Health Shands Hospital
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Woman arrested for driving her car into an apartment twice
By Sarah Mandile | May 19, 2020Johnson almost struck three residents at the apartment.
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Gainesville Police investigating crash Monday night after driver fled scene
By Sarah Mandile | May 19, 2020Officers searched the scene of the crash with flashlights and dogs.
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Homeless encampment broken up by Florida Department of Corrections
By Avery Lotz | May 19, 2020With homeless populations at high risk of contracting COVID-19, the CDC advises against disrupting encampments.
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Man accused of forcing victim to drive getaway car at gunpoint
By Sarah Mandile | May 16, 2020Mark Lafrenier is being held in Alachua County Jail with bond set at $320,000
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UF student jailed after threatening mass shooting at Virginia Tech
May 12, 2020James Kelly was previously under a code of conduct investigation at UF.
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Man accused of kidnapping and attempted sexual battery
By Sarah Mandile | May 12, 2020Steven Grimes is accused of trapping the victim in his car and threatening to harm his family if he left.
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Woman accused of burning down shed with woman and puppy inside
By Sarah Mandile | May 12, 2020The fire began after an argument between Hamilton and the victim over a missing towel. The 6-month-old puppy died.
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Man arrested for indecent exposure in Tom Petty Park
By Sarah Mandile | May 10, 2020William Stewart was accused of masturbating in a pavilion.
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Alachua County Sheriff’s Office investigating a homicide
By Sarah Mandile | May 4, 2020The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Troy L. Brigman in a tent Friday evening. Brigman was seen exiting a Walmart nine hours prior.
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Sarasota County murder suspect arrested following standoff on I-75
By Christian Ortega | May 1, 2020The suspect is in the Alachua County Jail and will be taken back to Sarasota County. The arrest occurred after five hours of negotiation on 1-75.
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UF Alert: Gainesville police respond to shots fired at Bivens Cove
By Stephany Matat | Apr. 13, 2020There were no injuries
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Authorities launch search for 2-year-old last seen in Gainesville
By Samia Lagmis | Apr. 1, 2020King Crockett was last seen in the 7400 block of Newberry Road and I-75 in Gainesville wearing a black hoodie with a blue Superman logo, black shirt and blue jogging pants with a white stripe on the side, according to the alert.
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Gainesville police launch sexual battery investigation
By Samia Lagmis | Mar. 28, 2020An unknown man offered the victim a ride before the incident
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Man hit by RTS bus on 34th Street
By Samia Lagmis | Mar. 18, 2020He was transported to UF Health Shands Hospital with critical injuries
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Gainesville man took tip jar after being denied free drink at Larry’s Giant Subs, police say
By Samia Lagmis | Mar. 18, 2020The tip jar contained approximately $25
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Two killed in head-on crash in Newberry Monday
By Samia Lagmis | Mar. 16, 2020Two Newberry drivers were pronounced dead on the scene after a head-on crash today. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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Gainesville man arrested in connection with fatal downtown shooting
By Samia Lagmis | Mar. 14, 2020Police said this was one of two shootings this week
