The location is near the Troncalli, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram car dealership. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Brought to you by Fox 51 News. As reported by the The Atlantic magazine, the murder rate rose by nearly 30% in 2020, the largest increase on record. 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. GPD arrests men over last week on multiple counts. I realized I need to be safer and probably not go out by myself as much at night, Smith said. Sulphur Police had been working on a case involving Joshua Moreno, who they say is a child sexual abuser, who will be charged with lewd acts to a child. The workshop comes after an audit report from Florida's Joint Legislative Audit Committee shared 18 findings about the utility's finances. Paul Zittel was arrested and charged with 25 counts of possession of child pornography. Chance of rain 70%. Alex Murdaugh and his family long dominated the legal scene in his small, rural South Carolina county where the only roads in are two lanes. 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.. We had an active search warrant for Joshuas phone, Sulphur Police Chief Michael Plunkett said. Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:04 PM PST. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A wreck on Northwest 13th Street in Gainesville left one person dead on Sunday. We are reaching out to the community to say we cant do it alone and we need your help because we cant lose one more life., Tags 2022 Alachua Alachua County church communities community Gainesville Gainesville Police Department gun violence inspector parking Peace police saturday WCJB WUFT wuft news. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Recruiting & Hiring 352-393-7595. Gainesville Partly Cloudy 85 H: 82 L: 65 Powered by Latest videos video UCF ranks in the top 100 universities for producing patents video Affidavit: Suspected Pine Hills shooter broke into 9-year-old girls home through sliding door before shooting her video National Pancake Day video 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. Law enforcement discovers material on suspects electronic devices. In Gainesville you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. There will be a Black History luncheon in Lake City on Tuesday. According to a press release from the Hall County Sheriff's Office, the agency was called to the 900 block of Sherwin Parkway in Buford just after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday to investigate reports of an injured woman running into a warehouse in an industrial park. City commissioners said Friday they were aware of the increased reports of violent crimes and expected to hear Jones address that as well. An Ardmore man was sentenced to federal prison Friday for robbery and firearm-related offenses in Indian Country. Its Florida vs LSU under the lights Saturday in Gainesville in, what should be, a closely contested matchup. A 30-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran was honored as the 2022 veteran of the year Monday in Gainesville. He said, she said: Evidence photos from the Reuschel attempted murder caseMichael Reuschel On February 3, 2018, Mike Reuschel called 911 to report he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an . As work and school became more difficult, summer was approaching and routines were disturbed, everyones lives were unsettled, he said. Officials at UF Innovate are highlighting fight against misinformation. There were about 21,500 murders, or 6.5 per 100,000 people. A Hall County man was arrested after deputies said he got physical with a woman and a teenager. The vehicle flipped killing the driver. An Alachua woman was arrested after officers say she attacked and bit her 68-year-old father after an argument. The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in decisions. Sara Michner, a senior studying psychology and education at the University of Florida, said the attacks have left her feeling hypervigilant when walking through her apartment complex, and caused her to change her daily routine while walking her dog Boog. Winds light and variable. This hour-long event included a statement of purpose by Griner, scripture readings and dedication by Saeed R. Khan and Kali Blount, a musical recording of Let There Be Peace on Earth by Vince Gill and concluded with the participants standing in the parking lot of the church linking arms in a circle to form the Chain of Peace. The Gainesville Police Department said its looking for a Volvo SUV that on Monday was in a hit and run crash that involved a bicyclist. Coalition to End GPD's Paw Patrol hosts a . Schools can only hope they are acting within the rules and in their best interest. Crime Southwest Gainesville shooting kills 1 J.C. Derrick Feb 18, 2023 No suspect information available as investigation continues. Gainesville Police are searching for a man who they say escaped from them on Tuesday afternoon. He continues to serve as the committee president which he founded in 2006. One equestrian enthusiast is making it their job to be a source of inspiration and information. Fort White man arrested on child porn possession. A special city commission meeting is set for next week in Lake Butler to decide how to move forward after the city manager was fired. Low 34F. Florida finishes Billy Napiers first season at 6-7 and there are many more questions than answers after a disappointing finish. Let us know what's going on! Property & Evidence 352-393-7540 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. Violent offenses overall have steadily increased over the past several years including by 12% between 2015 to 2020, according to the Gainesville Police Department. Police said Moreno was last seen wearing a gray tank top and baggy jeans. They used spike strips to deflate three of the tires. Deputies began investigating after a relative of the victim contacted them. Today, mothers are still . Gainesville is safer than 7% of the cities in the United States. the murder rate rose by nearly 30% in 2020, the largest increase on record. Florida has formally dismissed quarterback Jalen Kitna from the team following his arrest on five child pornography charges. We can come together and pray and call for peace and give support to one another.. Hall County Sheriff's Office charged a Gainesville man Tuesday with a domestic violence incident that happened last month in East Hall County. The Ardmore mother charged with dumping her one-month-old baby in a garage dumpster has been arrested. Asked to explain why, Jannetta said, Violence is a complicated social phenomenon.. Kurnick said the police agency is dedicated to helping the children in the community. A home labeled as a place that offers services for homelessness is now at the center of a criminal investigation involving human sex trafficking. An 18-year-old Flowery Branch man was accused of molesting a young girl, according to authorities. A Sherman man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for child sex crimes. Update or Upgrade Your Sustaining Gift Today! 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. Police departments and Jewish organizations across the U.S. are bracing for antisemitic confrontations and harassment after reports of . Chloe is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Gainesville City Commission held a workshop Monday to hear ideas about how to reduce the more than billion dollars in debt owed by Gainesville Regional Utilities. That's because the game was delayed due to the Aggies missing their uniforms. 2 Gainesville men charged with child porn possession. This installation, constructed in August, highlights some of the challenges, struggles, triumphs and achievements of members of UFs Black community and how those experiences and contributions helped to shape the university today. The Cotton Club is a staple of black history in Alachua County but so are the black leaders who accomplished firsts in law enforcement. A man was struck and killed late Friday night while crossing a road in downtown Gainesville, the Gainesville Police Department said. Previous People are feline good at a cat caf in downtown Gainesville Did you know that history is being made every day in Alachua County by a handful of African American leaders? 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A Denison man, caught in Massachusetts on charges of sexual assault, pled guilty in court Thursday. If you see him, they ask that you do not approach and call 911. But what we can do is we know the power of prayer. In 1984, Griner moved to Gainesville and started his ministry career and recently retired 2 years ago. Alderious White, 29, Jason Ward, 38, and Patrick Watson, 49, are all facing charges for the death of Dhalani Armstrong. Mainstreet Daily News is a local, independent news outlet dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville and its surrounding area. Williston Police arrest second suspect in homicide. Max Sanic had been on the run for more than three weeks before he turned himself into police. DeSantis spoke on a variety of issues including the controversy over Disney and what he calls woke ideology in schools and corporations. GORDONVILLE, Texas (KXII) - A Gordonville man was arrested Monday for making terroristic threats. The Florida Department of Aquaculture is investigating Cedar Keys shellfish harvest areas for an outbreak of Salmonella. about the surge in aggravated assaults, and said he wanted to address these offenses along with sexual batteries. Two people from Jacksonville and one from Gainesville were among nearly three dozen indicted for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy centered in south Georgia and reaching into the Caribbean, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. All rights reserved. Each death was a result of gun violence. GAINESVILLE, Ga. - GBI agents sought evidence of "stolen or embezzled property" when they served a search warrant on Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard in November. UF alumnus Celine Smith said she is constantly looking over her shoulder since the incidents. State House District 24 Candidate Ryan Chamberlin sat down with TV20s Lisa Sacaccio to discuss running for the Special Election on March 7th. The bullet caused Griner to have damage to his right eye and need a skin graft. He was convicted Friday afternoon on all six counts. Brown was asked to leave the business but refused. DeSantis' spokesperson, Taryn Fenske, told Insider the governor "has never said the vaccine changes your RNA, nor is that his opinion.". 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. As a young teen, Watson picked up footballs during practice, took care of the team's equipment and folded towels. More recently, the white son of a sheriff's deputy was arrested in April and accused of setting fires that destroyed three black churches in rural Louisiana. Nease quarterback Marcus Stokes had his scholarship offer pulled from the University of Florida after a clip surfaced on social media of Stokes using a racial slur while singing a song. Chloe is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that shifts control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District from Disney to the governors office. Cold Cases Missing Persons Daily Archive. Although Kitna remained enrolled in classes Friday, the University Police Department issued him a trespass warning that bars him from campus for three years, pending the outcome of his court case. Some older students will be grandfathered in to their current school. We may not be able to stop all these episodes of gun violence because some crimes and known as crimes of passion, he said. 2 Tennessee 67-54 on Wednesday night. 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