Gainesville man claiming he was ‘God’ shot through bible

A self-defense shooting in Putnam County sent a Gainesville man, who was claiming to be God, to the hospital Thursday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A shooting in Putnam County sent a…

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68-year-old pedestrian hit, killed by semi in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A 68-year-old man was hit and killed early Tuesday morning while walking on County Road 232 in Gainesville, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash was reported…

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Gainesville woman dies from crash on U.S. 441

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – An 88-year-old died Saturday evening following a crash on U.S. 441 and County Road 237, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Around 6:57 p.m., the driver…

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Putnam County woman killed in Gainesville shooting on Christmas

Anna Halsup-Terrill was shot on Christmas Day at a Walgreens in Gainesville. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The family of a Putnam County woman say they are mourning her death.  31-year-old Anna…

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Chaos breaks out at Gainesville prayer vigil for Israel after ‘misinterpreted’ 911 call leads to panic

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A Monday night prayer vigil for the Jewish community at the University of Florida was brought to a halt when chaos erupted after police said a 911…

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Mother, boyfriend arrested following toddler’s death in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A Gainesville mother and her boyfriend were arrested in Atlanta for the death of a toddler and injury to her sibling, according to the Gainesville Police Department….

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Suspect steals excavator in Gainesville, drives into Walmart, police say

Damage to Gainesville Walmart after excavator was stolen (Gainesville Police Department) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A suspect is in custody after the Gainesville Police Department said an excavator was stolen and…

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