A woman from Gainesville is behind bars after officers say she entered a home uninvited, then pepper sprayed a man. There is still work to do for justice. A 13-year-old boy last seen Thursday in Gainesville is still missing Saturday and police are asking for the public's help to find him. , Oct. 18, to hear from Police Chief Tony Jones about a public safety gun initiative. As a young teen, Watson picked up footballs during practice, took care of the team's equipment and folded towels. There will be a Black History luncheon in Lake City on Tuesday. The annual Seaport Mission Plan says the state's ports handled 112.5 million tons of cargo last year, up six percent from 2021 and 0.5 percent higher than in 2019, the last full year before the COVID-19 pandemic. A man from Keystone Heights claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket. Hall County Sheriff's Office charged a Gainesville man Tuesday with a domestic violence incident that happened last month in East Hall County. Fort White man arrested on child porn possession. The University of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted unanimously to select U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as the schools 13th president. WUFT News News and Public Media for North Central Florida from the University of Florida in Gainesville . Trevor Etiennes 3-yard touchdown run with 5 minutes remaining helped No. Published: Aug. 8, 2021 at 10:55 AM PDT. Schools can only hope they are acting within the rules and in their best interest. The Florida Department of Aquaculture is investigating Cedar Keys shellfish harvest areas for an outbreak of Salmonella. 'Fox & Friends' enterprise reporter Lawrence Jones and 'Fox & Friends Weekend' co-hosts Will Cain, Rachel Campos-Duffy and Pete Hegseth speak to voters on key issues. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 770-534-5252. Police warn Jewish communities to be vigilant this weekend. Florida finishes Billy Napiers first season at 6-7 and there are many more questions than answers after a disappointing finish. He was arrested in Oct. 2020 after being accused of sexually abusing a child under 14. As reported by the The Atlantic magazine, the murder rate rose by nearly 30% in 2020, the largest increase on record. A Georgia K-9 deputy helped drug agents find $172K worth of fentanyl tablets at a Hall County delivery hub last week that had been sent from California. A 30-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran was honored as the 2022 veteran of the year Monday in Gainesville. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. If anyone can identify the suspect vehicle, you are asked to call Durant PD. Gov. Florida Gators quarterback Jalen Kitna was arrested Wednesday on child pornography charges, according to the Gainesville Police Department. The vehicle flipped killing the driver. Police arrested Antwine Johnson in connection with those attacks and charged him with, sexual battery and one count of kidnapping. In a Facebook post from Friday, February 24, the FCSO said a scammer claiming to be Detective Greg Bailey from the FCSO Major Crimes Unit is calling county residents telling them they have a warrant that can be paid with gift cards. The Gainesville Police Department executed a narcotics-related search warrant Thursday. Raise your hand if youre tired of losing to LSU. He was arrested Thursday, Feb. 23, and booked in to the Hall County Jail, where he remains with no bond. Front Desk 352-393-7600. Ron DeSantis said on Monday he will issue steep fines on local officials who fire employees who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 and is supporting a lawsuit to stop the city of Gainesville from imposing the requirement. Gainesville crime rates are 68% higher than the national average. Its Florida vs LSU under the lights Saturday in Gainesville in, what should be, a closely contested matchup. This year is still very young, said Rev. Florida quarterback Jack Miller will make his first collegiate start when the Gators play 17th-ranked Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl. Three key takeaways from the states football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at whats to come next week. Sherman Police arrested a woman on Tuesday for threatening another person with a knife. Indeed, the FBIs Uniform Crime Report for 2020. , shows that violent crime rose nationally, led by significant jumps in murders and aggravated assaults. GPD arrests men over last week on multiple counts. Milford L. Griner, the president and founder of The Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee. Authorities said Pamela VanNorman was last seen around 7 p.m. in the area of the Villas at Canterfield at the 800-block of Atlanta Highway in Cumming. Police investigate attempted child abduction in Alexandria, incident at Gainesville bus stop Aug 24, 2022 Police offering $5,000 reward for information in Sudley Manor 7-Eleven shooting Aug 24,. UF alumnus Celine Smith said she is constantly looking over her shoulder since the incidents. A man from Gainesville was arrested after sheriffs deputies say he strangled his girlfriend and put a gun in her mouth. Feds name man they say lived under anothers identity for 3 decades, Protesters sang and prayed outside Florida State Prison as Donald Dillbeck was executed, The Point, March 1, 2023: East Gainesville residents discuss new urgent care center, Through fires and a pandemic, Satchels Pizza approaches 20 years of serving up slices, Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary welcomes baby animals, East Gainesville residents clarify their needs for new urgent care center. Violent crimes are increasing in Gainesville, police department is addressing the community today. Gainesville Police say a single vehicle crashed just before 3 a.m. It had to do with that particular case that we were pinging and we were actively tracking that today. Crime Map for Gainesville, FL. GORDONVILLE, Texas (KXII) - A Gordonville man was arrested Monday for making terroristic threats. A Gordonville man was arrested Monday for making terroristic threats. Two attacks on early Sept. 10 in southwest Gainesville left local women particularly concerned. Two suspects arrested in Hall County multi-million dollar drug bust. I dont even feel safe.. Cold Cases Missing Persons Daily Archive. Referring to her apartment complex, I wouldnt want to sign here again. Florida Gators backup quarterback Jalen Kitna bonded out of jail Thursday evening after he was arrested Wednesday on two charges of distribution of child exploitation material and three charges of possession of child pornography. Inserting a third-party in the recruiting process between coaches and recruits has only complicated things. According to a press release from the Hall County Sheriff's Office, Michael Timothy Sites, 34, was charged with first-degree arson. Jonathan Marshall Wallace, 34, of New Port Richey, Florida, was indicted in January 2020 on two counts of aggravated child molestation, three counts of child molestation and one count of aggravated sexual battery. Steve Hartman reports on the surprise awaiting the Gainesville Tornadoes, who usually have no cheering fans, when they visited Vanguard College Prep in Waco. Let us know what's going on! GAINESVILLE, Texas (KXII) - Gainesville Police are searching for a man who they say escaped from them on Tuesday afternoon. The Gainesville Tornadoes thank their unexpected fans At a Gainesville, Texas, juvenile correction facility for felony offenders, one of the few perks, for very good behavior, is a chance to leave the prison a few times a year to play basketball. Copyright 2023 KXII. In the final round, Hagan powered his Dodge Charger Hellcat SRT to a run of 3.910-seconds at 330.96 mph to beat Blake Alexander for his 40th career victory and first in three races this year with Tony Stewart Racing. Police departments and Jewish organizations across the U.S. are bracing for antisemitic confrontations and harassment after reports of . Alachua County commissioners will meet to discuss the buying and operating of GRUs trunked radio system on Tuesday. But from Jan. 1 up until now this has been a very difficult year. No. . Douglas was convicted on three counts of DUI manslaughter and four other charges. No bail information was available before the Register went to press Monday afternoon. Prosecutors allege Mike Reuschel attempted to murder his wife that night. Williston Police arrest second suspect in homicide. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that shifts control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District from Disney to the governors office. Its a burial that will make you scratch your head and say, huh.. LCPD catches burglary suspect eating chicken. As we tracked him from Fort Worth to the state line, we learned that the highway patrol in Texas and Gainesville got in a pursuit with him.. High Springs bank robbery attempt leads to arrest. Marion County Sheriffs Office detectives have a literal ton of evidence against a man from Ocala accused of possessing printed child pornography images, The Bradford County Sheriffs Office has confirmed a woman who attempted suicide at the Bradford County Jail died at the hospital. Jury indicts 5 Gainesville men on murder charges. The jury entered deliberations after 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the second jury trial for Shannon Beauford, a Gainesville man accused of vehicular homicide in a 2020 wreck. The Gainesville Police Department is welcoming 12 new officers to the force as they work to fill dozens of vacancies at the department. Police: Child sex abuse suspect on the run near Gainesville, Leonard man charged with manslaughter for 2021 hunting trip shooting, Ardmore man faces trafficking charges after allegedly receiving drugs by mail, Gainesville Police investigate structure fire, Sherman man sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of a child, Former S&S coach convicted of sexual assault of a child, Man in custody after allegedly assaulting deputies, Houston man sentenced to prison after driving to Sherman for child sex crimes, Police: woman arrested for threatening person with knife, Denison man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse; sentenced to 30 years in prison, Seminole Fire Dept. As of Oct. 12, the department reported 881 violent crimes in 2021. Gainesville Police learned that Moreno, who had a warrant in Oklahoma, was in town and tried to pull him over, but Moreno fled, leading them on a pursuit onto I-35. Police arrested Antwine Johnson in connection with those attacks and charged him with two counts of battery and one count of sexual battery and one count of kidnapping. Gainesville Sun: Local News, Politics & Sports in Gainesville, FL Raising taxes, selling GRU, cutting services? When officers attempted to handcuff Brown,. Florida has hired Austin Armstrong as its defensive coordinator. The department currently has no specific initiatives regarding sexual assault, according to GPD spokesperson Graham Glover. "Our investigation indicated the church was targeted by the juvenile because of the racial demographic of the church members," Parrish said in a statement. A Healdton man is facing child abuse charges after allegedly punching a child in the face. The FOX 5 I-Team obtained a copy of the search warrant, executed after their reporting revealed how Woodard spent thousand of dollars of Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Yes, unfortunately in Gainesville, weve seen an increase in violence, especially gun violence, Commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos said. He was last seen in the area A Talmo man was arrested for arson Saturday morning following a fire that destroyed a mobile home off of Athens Highway near Talmo. Texas A&M trailed before the opening tip at Florida. He said he understands their concerns but emphasizes that we can make a difference by offering up peace to the affected communities. Gov. Mostly clear. Thank god Im a senior, said Michner, who now carries pepper spray to better protect herself. As students and faculty celebrate homecoming this week, theres controversy around a University of Florida committees pick for the schools next president. 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