ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – A 70-year-old man in custody at the Alachua County Jail died early Tuesday morning after experiencing a medical emergency, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. Detention officers observed Ernest Gent displaying signs consistent with a possible medical illness during overnight hours and requested evaluation byContinue Reading
ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida – The High Springs Police Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, conducted a joint undercover operation following multiple complaints that employees at a Chevron store were selling tobacco and alcohol products to underage individuals. TheContinue Reading
ALACHUA COUNTY, Florida – Two people were arrested Tuesday night after deputies responded to what was initially reported as a burglary at a home in southwest Alachua County. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched during the evening hours of February 17, 2026, to a residence inContinue Reading
Alachua, FL – A 76-year-old man identified as a golf instructor and part-owner of Turkey Creek Golf Course has been arrested on felony charges after two female high school students reported being groped and inappropriately touched during an unsolicited “lesson” at the facility last summer. John W. Stevens, 76, ofContinue Reading
UPDATE: The victims were identified as 43-year-old Candace P. Joseph of Lake Butler, FL, and 42-year-old Marisa Salome Jimenez from San Antonio, TX. The suspect was identified as 47-year-old Jason Eric Holton. Original Post: UNION COUNTY, Florida – Two women were fatally shot Tuesday afternoon in western Union County, Florida,Continue Reading
Gainesville, FL – A 26-year-old Alachua County resident faces 77 serious felony charges after investigators traced illegal child sexual abuse material to her social media account, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest of Trinity Johnson occurred on Thursday, January 29, 2026, following a tip received earlier inContinue Reading
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – A 71-year-old High Springs resident survived a violent dog attack Saturday evening after an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputy intervened and fatally shot the animal, authorities said. At approximately 7:07 p.m. on January 24, 2026, deputies with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded with Alachua CountyContinue Reading
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A 23-year-old Gainesville woman has been arrested and charged with homicide after police say her 7-month-old baby was found unresponsive in a bathtub inside a northeast Gainesville apartment. According to the Gainesville Police Department, officers and emergency medical personnel responded to Sweetwater Square Apartments, located at 3501Continue Reading
UPDATE: Detectives have identified the victim found inside the Imeca Lumber business as 23-year-old Eduardo P. Rodriguez. The suspect responsible for his killing and the gun battle with officers was identified as 31-year-old Justin D. Long. Original Post: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A suspect was killed and two Gainesville police officersContinue Reading
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – A 12-year-old boy from Alachua County is facing serious charges after investigators say he made a hoax threat that prompted a major law enforcement response at a high school in Ohio. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, detectives with the Intelligence Led Policing Unit wereContinue Reading