ACPS releases rezoning proposal, announces closure of Foster, Duval, and Williams, conversion of Lincoln...
This morning, ACPS presented the plans for consolidating the district's schools, including the closure of several elementary schools and the conversion of several middle schools to K-8 schools. The post ACPS releases rezoning proposal, announces closure of Foster, Duval, and Williams, conversion of Lincoln and Oak...
Epstein Files: Documents show Jeffrey Epstein paid for hotel rooms, meals in Lake City,...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Newly released credit card statements from notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein suggest he could have spent time in North Central Florida in the mid 2000s. TV20 reviewed statements from credit cards owned by Epstein that the U.S. Department of Justice released as part of the so-called...
Traffic Stop Leads to Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Subduing Passenger with Taser
On January 28, around 3:15 p.m., Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Christopher Dasher conducted a traffic stop in Micanopy on a vehicle bearing a Missouri license plate for tailgating a semi-truck. Dasher approached the vehicle on the passenger side and made contact with the driver and Daniel Shoemaker who...
Ocala diner employee allegedly steals $2K to fix her broken water pump
A 47-year-old Ocala diner employee was arrested weeks after allegedly stealing over $2,000 from the business. On Monday, February 2, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office corporal responded to Darrel’s Dog Gone Good Diner located at 7578 SE Maricamp Road in Ocala after receiving reports of several theft incidents,...
Former Alachua County Sheriff’s Office employee arrested for insurance fraud
Celena Desue Durant, 46, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with seven felonies related to fraudulently adding a dependent to her insurance plans while employed by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office The post Former Alachua County Sheriff’s Office employee arrested for insurance fraud appeared first on Alachua...
Local family heads to Florida for execution of man who killed their brother
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Thomas and Nancy Sheridan are traveling to Florida to witness the execution of Ronald Heath, the man convicted of killing their brother more than three decades ago. Heath robbed and killed Michael Sheridan during a business trip in Gainesville in May 1989. Heath was sentenced...
Gainesville Police Department holds celebration for Florida School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Friday is Florida School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, and this day is to thank all the school crossing guards for ensuring students’ safety.
ACPS issues updated guidance on interactions with law enforcement
Alachua County Public Schools has issued updated guidance for interactions with law enforcement on school campuses; the new guidance lays out a process for school personnel to follow and specifies the responsibilities of School Resource Officers, school administrators, the Deputy Superintendent, and the district's...
Marion County firefighters put out fire at Ocala home, 1 cat dies
Marion County Fire rescue officials say crews responded to the 10,000 block of Southwest 52nd Court just after 8:30 p.m.
Florida Teen Sets Friend on Fire, Shocking Video Shows
A teenage boy in Florida is facing a felony charge over a video that law enforcement says shows him intentionally setting his friend on fire on a beach.
