Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 770-534-5252. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A wreck on Northwest 13th Street in Gainesville left one person dead on Sunday. Florida Gators backup quarterback Jalen Kitna bonded out of jail Thursday evening after he was arrested Wednesday on two charges of distribution of child exploitation material and three charges of possession of child pornography. Aziel Gainey, 21. and Jerquay Freeman, 18, are being charged with the murder of Romeo Sheppard. A Durant man attempted to elude police on Monday while driving a stolen vehicle, endangering many people in the process, police say. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Southeast Gainesville was the site of yet another shooting in Alachua County on Saturday night. An Ardmore woman was arrested after leaving the scene of a crash that left two people injured Saturday afternoon. "We moved into a brand-new Habitat home that had been furnished by Falcons running back Warrick Dunn, through his charity," Watson wrote. The Gainesville Police Department executed a narcotics-related search warrant Thursday. But what we can do is we know the power of prayer. 'Fox & Friends' enterprise reporter Lawrence Jones and 'Fox & Friends Weekend' co-hosts Will Cain, Rachel Campos-Duffy and Pete Hegseth speak to voters on key issues. GAINESVILLE, Texas (KXII) - Gainesville Police are searching for a man who they say escaped from them on Tuesday afternoon. There were about 21,500 murders, or 6.5 per 100,000 people. When officers attempted to handcuff Brown,. Brown was asked to leave the business but refused. Three people from Ardmore were arrested for the stabbing death of a woman in Northern Oklahoma. Aziel Gainey, 21. and Jerquay Freeman, 18, are being charged with the murder of Romeo Sheppard. An Ardmore man is facing multiple felony charges after he retrieved a package from a house, knowing it contained drugs. King has been t aken to the Cooke County Justice Center. Hall County Sheriff's Office charged a Gainesville man Tuesday with a domestic violence incident that happened last month in East Hall County. Its a little less clear whats going on there, if Im honest, Jesse Jannetta, senior policy fellow at the Justice Policy Center at the Urban Institute in Washington, told WUFT News in an interview. Jones also faces additional charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. In a plea, the child porn charges were amended and Yoss was given a five-year suspended sentence on 12 counts of using a camera in a clandestine manner. A man from Keystone Heights claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket. UF alumnus Celine Smith said she is constantly looking over her shoulder since the incidents. Rodriguez was arrested on two counts of capital sexual battery on a victim under 12, and three counts of lewd and lascivious battery on a victim under 16. Alachua County Moms Demand Action group met to prepare for advocacy day. The Gainesville Police Department on Wednesday announced an arrest in a November hit-and-run, which resulted in the death of a bicyclist along South Main Street. The jury entered deliberations after 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the second jury trial for Shannon Beauford, a Gainesville man accused of vehicular homicide in a 2020 wreck. At the age of 11, he was shot by a gang in the head after declining recruitment to join while sitting on his porch. about the surge in aggravated assaults, and said he wanted to address these offenses along with sexual batteries. Ten arrested in alleged human trafficking scheme in Johnston Co. Texas woman accused of killing friend, taking baby sentenced. Jury indicts 5 Gainesville men on murder charges. A Georgia K-9 deputy helped drug agents find $172K worth of fentanyl tablets at a Hall County delivery hub last week that had been sent from California. February 27, 2023 Florida Good, Law and public safety. There is still work to do on the behalf of Rosa Parks.. Copyright 2023 KXII. Students and visitors will gather at Florida Gateway College for the annual Black History Month program. A Gordonville man was arrested Monday for making terroristic threats. Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly voted Friday to pass a bill to toughen regulations on hemp-derived products that contain intoxicating THC through a more robust permitting system and stricter labeling rules. A 30-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran was honored as the 2022 veteran of the year Monday in Gainesville. A Dixie County grand jury indicted a man on Monday by a grand jury on first-degree murder charges in connection to the killing of a 14-year-old girl from Dixie County. Officials at UF Innovate are highlighting fight against misinformation. Unarmed man apprehended at Capital City Bank. A Houston man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after entering into a plea agreement with the Grayson County Criminal District Attorneys Office. The crash report said Bruce Update: A Flowery Branch man was charged with attempted murder after shooting at his sister, pointing a gun at his moms head, and demanding the keys to her car, according to authorities. The county has been trying to purchase the system from the utility for more than three years. Booster-funded collectives are taking on a big role in compensating athletes. According to Gainesville Police officers, 29-year-old Lejean Brown was causing a disturbance at Gumby's Pizza. A Gainesville man was accused in a Hall County grand jury murder indictment of strangling a woman and striking her repeatedly in the head, according to court documents. Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. A backup opportunity is available on Friday, March 3 at 12:11 a.m. On Wednesday, SpaceX tweeted that "all systems are looking good for launch of Crew-6 on Thursday, March 2 at 12:34 a.m." An issue . After the attacks, local women said they started taking extra precautions to keep themselves safe. High 58F. Property & Evidence 352-393-7540 If you see him, they ask that you do not approach and call 911. There is still work to do for justice. He said he understands their concerns but emphasizes that we can make a difference by offering up peace to the affected communities. Gainesville is safer than 7% of the cities in the United States. Additional charges have been added against the Orlando man who killed three people including former a TV20 reporter, 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, Alachua County deputies say one inmate may be facing charges after he was reported pushing a technician at Meridian Behavioral healthcare facility, and making a knife out of furniture. 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. Violent crimes are increasing in Gainesville, police department is addressing the community today. The chase began in Gainesville at the Quik Trip. Chance of rain 70%. Three key takeaways from the states football scene this past weekend. To Download Our News App: Apple Users Click Here Android Users Click Here. Jamario Fryer, 34, also faces charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault, first-degree child cruelty, possession of a A Winder man shot and killed himself and a woman suffered a minor injury during a domestic altercation in which he shot a woman. the murder rate rose by nearly 30% in 2020, the largest increase on record. His rehearsals were notorious & his shows were legendary! Today, mothers are still . Chloe is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org. A woman from Gainesville is behind bars after officers say she entered a home uninvited, then pepper sprayed a man. Gainesville Police say a single vehicle crashed just before 3 a.m. Crime Southwest Gainesville shooting kills 1 J.C. Derrick Feb 18, 2023 No suspect information available as investigation continues. GAINESVILLE, FL 8 HOURS AGO Shannon Beauford, 28, was convicted on all eight counts by the jury late Thursday from the Oct. 4, 2020, wreck on White Sulphur Road that killed Madison Gray, 17, of Gainesville. He was arrested in Oct. 2020 after being accused of sexually abusing a child under 14. 20 Florida has failed to throw a touchdown through three games. A clothing closet event will be held at the Cone Park Resource Center on Wednesday. Arrest 02/27/2023 12:35 AM 2500 BLOCK OF NW 57TH PL Arrest 02/27/2023 12:16 AM 3000 BLOCK OF NE 28TH DR Arrest 02/26/2023 3:14 PM 3000 BLOCK OF NE 28TH DR Arrest 02/26/2023 5:56 AM 3800 BLOCK OF SW 34TH ST Arrest 02/25/2023 6:34 PM 2900 BLOCK . A man was arrested in Cooke County for publishing or threatening to publish intimate visual material. He was convicted Friday afternoon on all six counts. Diandre Andreus Dryden, 23, was indicted Feb. 15 on charges of malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault in the Jan. 22 death of Latasha Smith, 34, of Buford. Saturday and Sunday 6 PM-6:30 PM and 11 PM - 11:30 PM. The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in decisions. The Gainesville Police Department said Wednesday theyve arrested two men who have each been charged with a count of human trafficking. Indeed, the FBIs Uniform Crime Report for 2020, released last month, shows that violent crime rose nationally, led by significant jumps in murders and aggravated assaults. According to a press release from the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, police received a call in reference to a threat made between a tenant and a landlord. Former WCJB TV20 anchor dies covering a murder investigation. WCJB TV20 | North Central Florida | Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City Five men indicted by grand jury on first-degree murder charges Alderious White, 29, Jason Ward, 38, and Patrick Watson, 49, are all facing charges for the death of Dhalani Armstrong. Paris Police are investigating after an incident involving a woman and her ex-boyfriend. JACKSONVILLE, Florida Gov. (Forsyth County, GA) The Forsyth County Sheriffs Office (FCSO) is warning residents to watch out for a new phone scam. They say the vehicle struck a curb just North of the intersection with 23rd Avenue. No suspect information available as investigation continues. 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. Ron DeSantis said on Monday he will issue steep fines on local officials who fire employees who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 and is supporting a lawsuit to stop the city of Gainesville from imposing the requirement. Front Desk 352-393-7600. Both Kurnick and Griner mentioned the recent passing of an individual on Sept. 2, 2022, at the Gardenia Gardens apartment complex and Dylan Lyons, a former journalist for Gainesvilles WCJB television news station. Trends Analytics. Florida head coach Billy Napier on Thursday spoke about the arrest of backup quarterback Jalen Kitna on child pornography charges. Ardmore Police are looking for a suspected scammer. Sulphur Police had. Colin Castleton had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kyle Lofton added 14 points and Florida used a 13-0 run late in the second half to upend No. Gainesville community comes together to form a Chain of Peace, WUFT 89.1 / 90.1 Featured Thank you Gifts. 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. Aggravated assault reports rose by 18% between 2019 and last year, the largest jump since 2014 and leading to a 23% bump for such crimes since that year. He said that because of this experience, he has a personal mission to offer up his strength and support to others in similar situations. Key findings. Thank god Im a senior, said Michner, who now carries pepper spray to better protect herself. The mother of two boys killed by her estranged husband is asking a Florida judge to block handing over $75,000 of his wealth to his sister and brothers including one who is serving a 40-year prison sentence for an unrelated murder. Hall County Sheriffs Officials investigators say Lula resident Talmadge Franklin Free has been missing since Monday afternoon. A Fannin County man has been indicted, related to a fatal hunting trip shooting in Oct. 2021. Cold Cases Missing Persons Daily Archive. DeSantis spoke on a variety of issues including the controversy over Disney and what he calls woke ideology in schools and corporations. I dont even feel safe.. A Gainesville man tried twice for a 2020 fatal wreck was found guilty Thursday, Feb. 23, on all charges, according to court documents. A Gainesville attorney facing a total of 22 felony counts related to what he allegedly did to an 8-year-old girl while taking care of her is an attorney no more. In 2021, aggravated assaults are on pace to exceed those recorded last year, according to GPD. After facing criticism, the Gainesville Police Department redeployed its K-9 Unit with a new sergeant leading it, Alachua County Sheriffs deputies arrested a man early Saturday morning after he was reported stealing another residents car keys and knife, A man from Gainesville is behind bars after an incident involving battery on a person over the age of 65 Friday evening. The proposal calls for a one-time $200 million expenditure to further work on the shared-use nonmotorized, or sun, trail network, which was created in 2015. Authorities in Alachua County say they stopped an attempted bank robbery in High Springs on Friday morning, The co-founder of the company Salt Life has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after he shot a teenager from Lake City, A man is in the hospital after Gainesville Police Department officials say he was shot in the head on Thursday afternoon, The search is underway for two men police say were involved in a shooting that killed a man in Williston, A janitor who worked at a Marion County elementary school was arrested after sheriffs deputies say he battered a student at the school, A man was shot and killed in Interlachen on Wednesday morning after Putnam County Sheriffs Office deputies say he entered a womans home armed with a gun, Additional deputies were on the campus of Bradford Middle School and a student was arrested after concerns of a possible school shooting were posted online, Lake City Police officers arrested two individuals Wednesday morning in connection with a shooting that happened last year, Two men are sentenced to spend years in state prison after pleading guilty to having sexual contact with minors, The deacon of a church in Perry was sentenced to 22 years behind bars on Tuesday after being found guilty of producing child pornography, Columbia County Sheriffs Office called off the search on Tuesday afternoon for a man who escaped custody from the probation and parole office, Gainesville Police Department officers arrested a woman accused of stabbing a man and setting a fire at an apartment complex in Southwest Gainesville on Tuesday, People in Branford were sent running after a suspected drunk driver drove through a restaurant in Branford on Saturday and left the scene, A woman was hospitalized after she met up with a man she started talking to online and he hit her with a cinder block while trying to rob her at knifepoint, The state attorneys office is changing the charges against one of the individuals accused of kidnapping and murdering a 14-year-old girl from Dixie County, The Ocala Police Department is asking for help locating a missing 9-month-old baby and her mother after they disappeared last month, A man in Gilchrist County was arrested over the weekend after deputies say he threatened them and fired a shotgun as a form of intimidation, ACSO deputies arrested a man Friday afternoon after an on-foot chase led to him to a nearby dumpster, A Gainesville man is behind bars after causing a disturbance at StadiumHouse apartments early Sunday morning, Suwannee County deputies arrested a Live Oak couple Friday for child abuse and neglect, The Alachua County Sheriffs Office has arrested the suspect in a deadly shooting that left two people dead and a third person injured in a Gainesville neighborhood, Putnam County deputies arrested a woman Tuesday with charges of third-degree felony animal neglect after discovering one dog deceased, and three more on the brink of death, Marion County Sheriffs Office has arrested the man accused of committing the first murder in the city of Dunnellon in 32 years, An investigation into a stolen trailer led the Levy County Sheriffs Office to arrest a couple found with a large number of drugs and guns, A Marion County high school teacher was arrested for touching and making inappropriate remarks to female students over the course of several years at the school, A man from Gainesville was arrested on child pornography charges and booked into the Alachua County Jail, Anela Sheffield was found safe on Wednesday evening, Law enforcement agencies are tight-lipped about a deadly trooper-involved shooting at a gas station in Suwannee County as FDLE investigates, Columbia County deputies arrested a man Wednesday afternoon for luring and enticing a child under the age of 12 in an incident near Fort White, Three victims have come forward to accuse an Ocala Parks and Recreation employee of sexually battering them as children, Putnam County Sheriffs Office deputies arrested a man they say stabbed someone in Interlachen during a burglary, The Williston Police Department has confirmed a man who was shot in the head in Williston on Sunday has died from his injuries, The Gainesville Police Department has confirmed the identities of two people killed in a shooting at a home in Northwest Gainesville early on Thursday morning, Putnam County Sheriffs Office deputies arrested a woman after children and animals were found living in deplorable and unhygienic conditions at her home, Gainesville man arrested for battery on landlord over 65 years old, Levy County officials announce sentencing for two men accused of sex crimes, Gainesville man arrested, found hiding in dumpster after ACSO chase, Gainesville man arrested for disorderly conduct at University Avenue apartment building, Suwannee County couple arrested in child abuse investigation, Missing 9-year-old from Gainesville found safe, Half-naked man accused of stabbing Interlachen man during burglary. 21. and Jerquay 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