Gainesville police seek manslaughter charges for July deaths of two children
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) filed a sworn complaint Monday against Christina Shantell Gordan, 29, recommending two charges of manslaughter for the deaths of her 6-month-old and 22-month-old children following a car crash in July. The State Attorney’s Office will now review the complaint and decide whether...
Gunman sentenced for role in deadly home invasion robbery
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A man accused of shooting and killing a woman during a home invasion robbery in Gainesville in 2022 was sentenced to prison. Officers say Alderious White was sentenced to 50 years in prison for his role in a deadly home invasion robbery on Northeast 16th Terrace in July 2022 that claimed...
‘I started drinking less and less’: Kava popularity grows in Florida as alcohol alternative
Under the muted lights of Mai Kai Kava Bar in Gainesville, coconut cups line the countertop. A few customers pull up tall stools to the bar, unpacking their laptops as they order off the menu. Mai Kai co-owner Erin Hart shuffles behind the counter as the music from speakers echo...
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Puppies Of Gainesville, FL Need You!
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near gainesville.
GPD issues traffic alert for Brotherhood Ride
Gainesville Police Department has issued a traffic alert for the Brotherhood Ride; participants will be escorted on 13th Street starting at 4 p.m. this afternoon, and they will again be escorted tomorrow morning on Waldo Road, starting at 8 a.m. The post GPD issues traffic alert for Brotherhood Ride appeared first...
Gainesville police investigate Seagle Building break-in causing $10,000 in damage
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is asking for the public’s help to identify three suspects who broke into the Seagle Building and caused over $10,000 in damage. The incident happened Oct. 11 around 1:30 a.m., and GPD released footage (see below) Tuesday to get public help. According to the...
Man Sentenced to Probation and Mental Health Treatment Following Stalking Conviction
On October 7, Dana Shawn Hunt II, 35, was convicted of domestic stalking following a no contest plea. Facing up to a year in jail for the misdemeanor charge, Hunt took a plea deal that was accepted by Judge Susan Miller-Jones. Hunt will be required to undergo a mental health...
University of Florida tops Wall Street Journal’s new nationwide ranking of private, public U.S....
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida has been named the nation’s top university, public or private, according to a new ranking highlighted by the Wall Street Journal. The editorial, titled “The University Elite, Reconsidered,” features rankings created by City Journal that evaluated 100 leading universities...
Satirical AND TRUE: Florida Teacher Dares to Be Called “Mx.” — Chaos Ensues!
Well folks, grab your popcorn and clutch your pearls, because the Sunshine State has once again proven that when it comes to priorities, Florida is operating in a completely different dimension. Forget hurricanes, inflation, and gators eating the mailman — the real threat to civilization this week is… a teacher using...
High school student arrested for possession of a firearm with an altered serial number
Devon Z. Oliver, 18, was arrested yesterday and charged with possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, and resisting an officer without violence. The post High school student arrested for possession of a firearm with an altered serial number appeared...
