UPDATE: The victims were identified as 43-year-old Candace P. Joseph of Lake Butler, FL, and a 42-year-old white female 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
GAINESVILLE, FL – Gainesville police arrested a 36-year-old woman Wednesday, January 7th, after a hit-and-run investigation led officers to a separate location where they found her actively inhaling nitrous oxide from a large canister. Officers were initially called to investigate a hit-and-run crash in the 2800 block of SW ArcherContinue Reading
GAINESVILLE, FL – The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 22-year-old Lorenzo Johnson in connection with a violent incident and carjacking that occurred on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Deputies were initially called to the 2600 block of SW 75th Street in response to a panic alarm. Witnesses reported a physicalContinue Reading
GAINESVILLE, FL – On the morning of Thursday, January 1, 2026, Alachua County deputies responded to a reported stabbing at a residence in the 2000 block of SE 45th Terrace. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with victims and witnesses, who described a violent altercation inside the home. According to officials,Continue Reading
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson after deputies say he intentionally set two fires at homeless encampments just hours apart on Thursday. During the afternoon of January 1, 2026, deputies with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, along with crews from Alachua CountyContinue Reading