Florida’s fentanyl problem hits home after Gainesville man overdoses
(08/30/16 11:16pm)
An 18-year-old Gainesville man nearly died Friday after overdosing on Fentanyl during a Narcotics Anonymous meeting.
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Basketball cop opens new court
(08/29/16 12:30am)
He built it, and they came.
Car burglaries nearly double in 2016, guns stolen
(08/24/16 2:34pm)
Gainesville Police announced Wednesday reports of car burglaries in the city have nearly doubled since last year, with many thieves targeting unlocked vehicles.
After man shot dead with toddler in arms, police increase reward for information
(08/23/16 11:06pm)
After a shooting in a crowded home left one man dead and a toddler wounded last month, Gainesville Police has increased its reward for any information leading to an arrest.
GPD announces new football gameday road closures
(08/23/16 12:30am)
Gainesville Police announced Monday that several blocks of West University Avenue will be closed during every home football game as part of a new safety measure.
911 Report: Meth arrest, fatal car crash and police impersonation
(08/22/16 12:17am)
Two people were arrested Wednesday after police said they were in possession of nearly 80 grams of methamphetamine oil and meth-making materials.
GPD and residents gather for discussion
(07/26/16 12:27am)
Gainesville Police focused on police violence at its monthly Police Advisory Council meeting Monday, which took place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center.
Pride Community Center, GPD host open discussion
(07/13/16 11:55pm)
In an effort to communicate with Gainesville’s LGBTQ+ and minority communities, Gainesville Police officers held an open discussion at the Pride Community Center this week.
Local law enforcment departments implement new safety rule
(07/11/16 11:16pm)
As of Friday, Alachua County’s Sheriff Office has decided to dispatch two cars for each call it receives.
Duo arrested for mobile meth lab
(06/27/16 11:48pm)
Gainesville Police arrested a man and woman Monday after police said they had meth in their car.
Gainesville pizza delivery man robbed, knocked unconscious
(05/24/16 1:27am)
Five Star Pizza will stop delivering to Granada Apartments in Northwest Gainesville after a delivery driver was robbed and hospitalized.
UF student repeatedly punched in the head by unknown St. Petersburg man
(05/19/16 12:54am)
St. Petersburg Police are searching for the man who repeatedly punched a UF student.
UF researchers envision portable marijuana breathalyzer
(05/12/16 1:06am)
Cannabix Technologies, a technology company based in Canada, enlisted the help of several UF scientists to develop a device that can detect THC on a person’s breath.
Memorial on 34th Street Wall vandalized with swastika, SS symbols
(05/10/16 12:00am)
At first, Adam Tritt said he never planned to memorialize the murder of five students in the Fall of 1990.
ASO SWAT team wins national competition in Missouri
(04/19/16 11:27pm)
Members of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team traveled to Fredericktown, Missouri, and placed first in a four-day competition over the weekend.
Through Their Eyes: Part 4 - In pursuit of justice
(04/14/16 12:30am)
Editors note: This is part four of an ongoing series on sexual assault survivors. See Friday’s paper for a look into the recovery process of survivors.
Residents outraged at public meeting for slain teenager
(03/23/16 1:19am)
Some called it a time to reconnect with the community, while others called it stunt by law enforcement to redirect public attention.
Authorities shoot, kill 16-year-old armed with rifle replica
(03/21/16 10:43am)
Authorities fatally shot a local high school sophomore after a standoff at Majestic Oaks Apartments on Sunday night.
Gainesville sees increase in burglaries this semester
(03/21/16 12:05am)
Gainesville Police Department announced Friday that burglaries are 50 percent higher compared to the same time last year.
Police: Man arrested with 89 grams of weed, 183 tablets of Xanax
(03/17/16 11:16pm)
A Gainesville man was charged Wednesday after police said they found nearly 200 grams of various drugs in his home.
