the murder rate rose by nearly 30% in 2020, the largest increase on record. Booster-funded collectives are taking on a big role in compensating athletes. We can come together and pray and call for peace and give support to one another.. I retired, but Im not tired, he said. 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. Alderious White, 29, Jason Ward, 38, and Patrick Watson, 49, are all facing charges for the death of Dhalani Armstrong. 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 . 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. Forbes analyzed cities by pulling recent data on the areas median home price, personal income per capita, and the unemployment and crime rate. A home labeled as a place that offers services for homelessness is now at the center of a criminal investigation involving human sex trafficking. Johnson remains in custody and was set to appear in court on Nov. 24. A coalition of organizations working on a campaign to end GPDs Paw Patrol will meet on the steps of Gainesvilles City Hall. Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson on Monday announced his decision to enter the 2023 NFL draft. Trends Analytics. The Gainesville Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run on Main Street after a grandmother and a child were hit while crossing the street on Tuesday News Grand Jury indicts man on first degree murder charges for killing Demiah Appling from Dixie County Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 12:21 PM PST | By Ryan Wyatt Turbeville 2023 FOX Television Stations, SpaceX: 'All systems are looking good' for Crew-6 astronaut launch from Florida, FHP: Truck hauling oil overturns on I-95 in Palm Bay, Ron DeSantis reveals in memoir his one condition for getting married at Disney World, Toasty start to March in Central Florida before cooler temperatures arrive, Pedestrian hit and killed while walking on I-4, FHP says, Buc-ee's one step closer to opening new Central Florida location, Universal school choice grows in popularity as more GOP-led states expand options for students, Controversial Florida education law on sexual orientation, gender identity could be expanded, 10 big Issues in Florida's 60-day legislative session that starts next week, Affidavit details moments around deadly shootings of Orlando journalist, 9-year-old girl, Train carrying propane derails in Manatee County, but no leaks detected: officials, From Florida to Hawaii: Worlds best beaches for 2023 revealed by Tripadvisor, New charges filed against teen accused of killing Orlando journalist, little girl in Pine Hills shooting spree, Gator attack victim airlifted from Plant City park after apparent bite, Jacksonville boy found safe following Florida Missing Child Alert, Matanzas High teen accused of attacking teacher's aide had been arrested for battery in the past: documents, Florida teacher's aide allegedly attacked by student says 'I never took the Nintendo Switch from him', '40+ Double Dutch Club': Central Florida women find self care and friendship through jump roping group, Return-to-office mandate begins for Disney World cast members working remotely, New Smyrna Beach enacts permanent youth curfew to 'curb juvenile crime', Cocoa High School closed Wednesday due to power outage, Florida House tees up concealed weapons bill, Latest tool to track Burmese pythons in Florida: GPS-fitted opossums, Florida alligator catchers say they're going into debt while trying to protect residents, The Caribbean's most expensive home just went on the market for $200M see inside, NASA pushes Crew-6 launch to early Monday as astronauts arrive on Space Coast. GAINESVILLE, Ga. - GBI agents sought evidence of "stolen or embezzled property" when they served a search warrant on Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard in November. From 2015 to 2016, Gainesville saw a drastic jump in sexual assault cases, from 111 to 142. The Florida Department of Aquaculture is investigating Cedar Keys shellfish harvest areas for an outbreak of Salmonella. News On this weeks Gainesville Health and Fitness, learn some yoga poses that will help to warm up your body when pregnant. They used spike strips to deflate three of the tires. The chase began in Gainesville at the Quik Trip. Trevor Etiennes 3-yard touchdown run with 5 minutes remaining helped No. Florida has hired Austin Armstrong as its defensive coordinator. JACKSONVILLE, Florida Gov. Alachua County Commission unknowingly appoints man charged with attempted murder to historical board, Retired cop never forgot unsolved case, helped convict rapist decades later, Mystery solved? 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. The Gainesville Police Department executed a narcotics-related search warrant Thursday. Our reporters cover news, sports, weather and local events beyond Gainesville . Coalition to End GPD's Paw Patrol hosts a . In March, Jones spoke to the Gainesville Police Advisory Council about the surge in aggravated assaults, and said he wanted to address these offenses along with sexual batteries. I realized I need to be safer and probably not go out by myself as much at night, Smith said. Alex Murdaugh and his family long dominated the legal scene in his small, rural South Carolina county where the only roads in are two lanes. Napier will kick off his tour Monday, March 20 in Melbourne, which will be the first of 10 stops that includes Orange Park. Check back for updates. Previous The Point, Feb. 27, 2023: Former cop helps convict rapist in decades-old cold case Law enforcement discovers material on suspects electronic devices. A man facing attempted murder charges was appointed to the Alachua County Historical Commission. Gainesville Sun: Local News, Politics & Sports in Gainesville, FL Raising taxes, selling GRU, cutting services? This installation, constructed in August, highlights some of the challenges, struggles, triumphs and achievements of members of UFs Black community and how those experiences and contributions helped to shape the university today. Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Durant Police are investigating after a shooting early Wednesday morning. Although Kitna remained enrolled in classes Friday, the University Police Department issued him a trespass warning that bars him from campus for three years, pending the outcome of his court case. According to ESPN , Watson spent the summer before his freshman year of high school working at the Falcons' practice facility, which was just 10 minutes away from his childhood home in Georgia. Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:04 PM PST. GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida Head Football Coach Billy Napiers 2023 spring speaking tour dates were announced Tuesday. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r