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. Aggravated assault, the most common form of violent crime, rose by 12%. The News4JAX Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Tuesday during the regular season. The Seminole Fire Department is asking for the publics help identifying a suspect from an arson fire. Hall County Sheriff's Office charged a Gainesville man Tuesday with a domestic violence incident that happened last month in East Hall County. A man was arrested in connection with a stabbing in Ardmore on Wednesday. Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. A Soper man is in the Choctaw County Jail, facing multiple charges related to an alleged brutal sexual assault that occurred on Sunday. More recently, the white son of a sheriff's deputy was arrested in April and accused of setting fires that destroyed three black churches in rural Louisiana. Published: Aug. 8, 2021 at 10:55 AM PDT. In 2015, GPD reported 930 cases of violent crime, which include murders, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults. There will be a ceremony for the 2022 Steve Spurrier first-year coach and freshman player of the year winners on Monday. The State Attorney's Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit announced on Friday the indictment by the Fall Term Grand Jury of five Gainesville men on various charges, including first degree . Aggravated assault, the most common form of violent crime, rose by 12%. Three people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon on Browns Bridge Road in Hall County. Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse faced pointed questions and loud protests Monday during his first visit to the University of Florida as the lone finalist for the schools presidency. 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. Mike White knows it will be a bit strange going back to the Southeastern Conference school where he coached the last seven seasons. Ardmore Police are looking for a suspected scammer. Authorities said the abuse happened multiple times in 2014. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that shifts control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District from Disney to the governors office. The Gainesville Police Department is welcoming 12 new officers to the force as they work to fill dozens of vacancies at the department. The NAACPs Mike Powell highlights the Dream Oasis on the Ocean and how one black business owner made American Beach in Florida a safe vacation spot for black Americans during Jim Crow segregation. GAINESVILLE, FL 8 HOURS AGO A Fannin County man has been indicted, related to a fatal hunting trip shooting in Oct. 2021. Hall County Sheriffs Officials investigators say Lula resident Talmadge Franklin Free has been missing since Monday afternoon. Update or Upgrade Your Sustaining Gift Today! Hall County Fire Rescue told AccessWDUN Saturday A Florida man accused of molesting two girls under the age of 10 was found guilty Friday, Feb. 24, by a Hall County jury, according to court documents. Commissioners Ward and Hayes-Santos also stressed, however, that Gainesvilles circumstances are not unique. 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. 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. I realized I need to be safer and probably not go out by myself as much at night, Smith said. 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. 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. Like a scene from Home Alone, Gainesville police wrote. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 770-534-5252. He was arrested in Oct. 2020 after being accused of sexually abusing a child under 14. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OBSI) is investigating an officer-involved-shooting involving officers with the Hugo Police Department. A Denison man, caught in Massachusetts on charges of sexual assault, pled guilty in court Thursday. Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:04 PM PST. Police said Moreno was last seen wearing a gray tank top and baggy jeans. Some older students will be grandfathered in to their current school. San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina Weather Forecast, with current conditions, wind, air quality, and what to expect for the next 3 days. The bullet caused Griner to have damage to his right eye and need a skin graft. In a Facebook post from Friday, February 24, the FCSO said a scammer claiming to be Detective Greg Bailey from the FCSO Major Crimes Unit is calling county residents telling them they have a warrant that can be paid with gift cards. According to a press release from the Hall County Sheriff's Office, the agency was called to the 900 block of Sherwin Parkway in Buford just after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday to investigate reports of an injured woman running into a warehouse in an industrial park. By WCJB Staff. Violent crimes in Gainesville are 99% higher than the national average. An academic discusses the logistics of evacuating 2.5 million Floridians. Tags Adrian Hayes-Santos cases city commission community crime education FBI Florida Gainesville Gainesville Police Department GPD gun violence Harvey Ward kidnapping local murder PACE pandemic police public safety safety school sexual assault Tony Jones UF University of Florida WUFT wuft news, TAMPA, Fla. Who was pretending to be Kelvin Johnson, for more than three decades? "Our investigation indicated the church was targeted by the juvenile because of the racial demographic of the church members," Parrish said in a statement. On this weeks Gainesville Health and Fitness, learn some yoga poses that will help to warm up your body when pregnant. Police say a 16-year-old white girl was motivated by racism when she allegedly plotted to attack a historically black church in Gainesville, Georgia. Among the event attendees was Jamie Kurnick the chief inspector of the Gainesville Police Department for the past 22 years. Griner said that he has been told by the community that they are tired of offering up thoughts and prayers for these violent acts for they seem to never end, and a resolution is not found. Florida coach Billy Napier is shaking up his secondary after the Gators allowed 349 yards passing including 247 of those on eight plays in a loss at Tennessee. The Department of Transportation was assisting, Gainesville Police Chief Kevin Phillips said. " Florida has formally dismissed quarterback Jalen Kitna from the team following his arrest on five child pornography charges that police said included an image of a man having sex with a young girl. A Durant man attempted to elude police on Monday while driving a stolen vehicle, endangering many people in the process, police say. The city commission is set to hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, to hear from Police Chief Tony Jones about a public safety gun initiative. Fort White man arrested on child porn possession. From 2015 to 2016, Gainesville saw a drastic jump in sexual assault cases, from 111 to 142. Florida has formally dismissed quarterback Jalen Kitna from the team following his arrest on five child pornography charges. Key findings. GPD arrests men over last week on multiple counts. Back to WUFT; . Twelve individuals gathered inside the church at 1936 NE Eighth Ave. on Saturday morning with heavy hearts to offer up prayers and discuss the effect of gun violence, discrimination, and the end of hatred both globally and locally in Alachua County. Three-time Funny Car season champion Matt Hagan gave Tony Stewart Racing its first NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series victory Sunday, racing to his first career win at the historic Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. about the surge in aggravated assaults, and said he wanted to address these offenses along with sexual batteries. A 30-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran was honored as the 2022 veteran of the year Monday in Gainesville. The Gainesville Police Department said Wednesday theyve arrested two men who have each been charged with a count of human trafficking. Chloe is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing [email protected]. 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. But what we can do is we know the power of prayer. Saturday and Sunday 6 PM-6:30 PM and 11 PM - 11:30 PM. There is still work to do on the behalf of Rosa Parks.. 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. Asked to explain why, Jannetta said, Violence is a complicated social phenomenon.. Officials at UF Innovate are highlighting fight against misinformation. An 18-year-old Flowery Branch man was accused of molesting a young girl, according to authorities. Check back for updates. Police: Child sex abuse suspect on the run near Gainesville, Body found in car at Sherman Walmart identified, Leonard man charged with manslaughter for 2021 hunting trip shooting, Callisburg ISD janitor retiring after students raise over $270k, Federal wildlife agencies investigate an eagle nest that was cut down in Sherman, National Weather Service hosts annual SKYWARN Storm Spotter class, Black History Month: President of Grayson United writes book, Pandemic food stamp supplements come to an end. 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. Gainesville Police say a single vehicle crashed just before 3 a.m. If anyone can identify the suspect vehicle, you are asked to call Durant PD. A crash in Bradford County left one person dead and another was sent to a trauma center. Alachua County opened multiple shelters for those who needed to evacuate because of Tropical Storm Nicole. A special city commission meeting is set for next week in Lake Butler to decide how to move forward after the city manager was fired. 18 Florida rally to beat South Florida 31-28. 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