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Two males allegedly broke into house, stole dog

By Jessica Curbelo | May 30, 2018

Gainesville police arrested two young men on Memorial Day for allegedly breaking into someone’s home and stealing their dog.A witness saw Kaylan Gandy, 22, and Deven Collins, 21, allegedly knocking on the front door of a house along Northwest Eighth Avenue. According to the report, they tried to turn the door knob, but it seemed to be locked.The witness stated she lost sight of Gandy and Collins when they walked around to the back of the house. While they were out of sight, she reportedly heard four “pops” that sounded like glass breaking.

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Woman arrested for endangering children, evading police

By Devoun Cetoute | May 30, 2018

Gainesville Police arrested a woman accused of endangering the lives of two children while fleeing from police after stealing from a store Monday afternoon.

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Man, woman allegedly commit string of car burglaries

By Jessica Curbelo | May 28, 2018

A man and woman were arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly committing a string of car burglaries around Alachua County in late April.

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Woman allegedly crashes into mailbox, light pole

By Devoun Cetoute | May 28, 2018

Gainesville Police arrested a woman Sunday for driving under the influence and causing damage to city and government property.

The Florida Museum of Natural History "Southwest Florida People and Environments" permanent exhibit features a Calusa Indian welcoming ceremony set in the 1500s and designed based on written accounts. The Calusa ruled southwest Florida at the time of European contact. Florida Museum of Natural History photo by Eric Zamora

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Florida Museum offers free admission to active-duty military

By Jacob Kovach | May 28, 2018

Petty Officer First Class Chris Caputo, 29, went to the Florida Museum of Natural History on Monday with his wife and two children. He appreciated the opportunity for a day trip away from Jacksonville, where he is currently stationed.

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Mayor Poe, Gainesville Commissioners join residents to bike in Depot Park

By Alana Wilson | May 28, 2018

Debbie Boada is a lucky woman.

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Woman charged with aggravated battery

By Jessica Curbelo | May 28, 2018

High Springs Police arrested a Gainesville native Wednesday night for allegedly stabbing someone in an argument.

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Man allegedly assaults roommate

By Jessica Curbelo | May 28, 2018

Update: This story has been updated to reflect that the charges against Anthony Gaylor were dropped as of Feb. 12, 2020.

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Man allegedly assaults roommate (copy)

By Jessica Curbelo | May 28, 2018

Update: This story has been updated to reflect that the charges against Anthony Gaylor were dropped as of Feb. 12, 2020.

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May rains start mosquito season

By Alana Wilson | May 23, 2018

With the rain Gainesville has experienced this past week, mosquitoes will begin populating the area — especially if residents don’t follow the recommended procedures.

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Woman allegedly commits multiple crimes toward elderly

By Devoun Cetoute | May 23, 2018

Gainesville Police arrested a woman May 8 and have been uncovering more crimes she has allegedly committed targeting the elderly.

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Butterfly collection donated to promote research

By Angela DiMichele | May 23, 2018

Jilda Hall has been coming to the Florida Museum of Natural History for years. She used to bring her son when he was a kid. Now, she brings her grandson, Thomas.

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Woman allegedly hid drugs in vagina before arrest

By Jessica Curbelo | May 23, 2018

A Gainesville woman was arrested Monday for allegedly possessing drugs and paraphernalia and for smuggling drugs, hidden in her pubic area, into a jail.

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UF grad likely first Kuwaiti woman to pass D.C. bar

By Bailey Wingate | May 21, 2018

A UF graduate became possibly the first woman from Kuwait to pass the February 2018 Washington, D.C., Bar Exam. Accurate records aren’t kept of nationalities of those who pass. But according to James Klausner, a UF engineering professor, a lack of Kuwaiti women in the field makes it a strong possibility she’s the first.

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Man charged with DUI

By Jessica Curbelo | May 21, 2018

Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man Sunday after he allegedly collided with another car while driving under the influence with a dog in the car.Jeffery Holland, 58, was driving a gold-colored Saturn when the incident occurred on State Road 26 and NE 47th Street, according to the arrest report. At about 12:15 p.m., the front of the Saturn collided with the rear end of a gray Dodge Ram pickup truck.

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State campaign warns drivers, “Drive Baked, Get Busted”

By Eman Elshahawy | May 21, 2018

With several medical marijuana dispensaries now open for business, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and state and local law enforcement are warning Florida drivers, “Drive Baked, Get Busted.”

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Man, woman allegedly stole over $400 from Walmart through self-checkout

By Devoun Cetoute | May 21, 2018

Gainesville Police arrested a man and woman accused of stealing from the Walmart at 5700 NW 23rd St. on Friday.

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Alachua County Commission debates the county’s urban cluster boundary

By Sloan Savage | May 21, 2018

The Alachua County Commission met Thursday to discuss the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan update, something local governments are required to do every seven years.

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GPD: Man charged with kidnapping

By Devoun Cetoute | May 21, 2018

Gainesville Police arrested a man accused of kidnapping and robbery on Saturday.

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GPD: Man charged with attempted armed robbery Thursday night

By Devoun Cetoute | May 18, 2018

Gainesville Police arrested a man accused of attempted armed robbery Thursday.