FHP releases dashboard video of Gainesville mayor’s arrest
Video released to WUFT News by the Florida Highway Patrol Friday afternoon shows Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe completing sobriety tests at the site of the crash that led to his driving under the...
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The Alachua County Sheriff's Office released dashboard video Tuesday from the night of Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe's arrest. The video includes conversation between Lowe and deputies.
View ArticleSheriff Darnell responds to dashboard video of Mayor Lowe’s arrest
Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell said Wednesday she believes Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe was not given preferential treatment by deputies the night of Lowe's arrest for driving under the influence.
View ArticleMayor Lowe pleads not guilty to DUI charges
Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe has pleaded not guilty to DUI charges after his March 21 arrest. The major will appear in court April 11 for arraignment.
View ArticleCraig Lowe reaches deferral agreement in DUI case
The mayor will lose his license for 14 days, pay fines, attend counseling, but avoid trial as a runoff election pivotal to his political career looms for April 16.
View ArticleMayoral candidates discuss DUI arrests at 4A forum
Mayor Craig Lowe and his opponent former City Commissioner spoke to the public during a forum hosted by the Alachua County 4A's on Monday evening at the Alachua County Health Department.
View ArticleCity commissioners react to Braddy victory
City Commissioners Thomas Hawkins and Susan Bottcher open up about Braddy taking office this May.
View ArticleMan Arrested for Possession of $35,000 Worth of Marijuana
A Dunnellon man was arrested Wednesday after officers found nearly 10 pounds of marijuana in his car.
View ArticleA Piece Of Paper Could Get You Out Of A DUI Checkpoint
Discussion has sparked over driving under the influence checkpoint protocol after a Levy County officers allowed a man to continue driving though he never rolled down his window to interact with...
View ArticleUF Working To Develop Marijuana Breathalyzer
Researchers at the University of Florida have teamed up with a Canadian company to develop a THC breath-detection device. Officials say the device could be used to determine whether a person is driving...
View ArticleRuling Could Take Wind Out Of Florida DUI Fight
A U.S. Supreme Court decision might short-circuit a battle about the constitutionality of a Florida law that leads to criminal charges for some drunken-driving suspects who refuse to take breath tests....
View ArticleGator Alumna Abby Wambach: I Abused Alcohol, Prescription Drugs for Years
Abby Wambach says she abused alcohol and prescription drugs for years until her arrest for driving under the influence in April. “I was stubborn and I was in denial,” soccer’s most prolific...
View ArticleInvestigation Into Alachua County Deputy’s DUI Completed
Hamza Amer lost his state vehicle privileges.
View ArticleAlachua County Deputy Arrested After Downtown Incident
An Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy is on administrative leave after being arrested early Friday morning.
View ArticleRidesharing Bill Could Pick Up Speed This Year
Turnover in the Florida Senate could signal brighter prospects this year for a renewed proposal that would prevent local governments from regulating app-based transportation services such as Uber and Lyft
View ArticleCan Cannabis Cure The Opioid Epidemic?
It would be an understatement to say there is no universal agreement that marijuana can be used to treat addiction, but some patients are choosing the flowery herb over the use of more harmful...
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Sheriff: Disgruntled Ex-Worker Killed 5, Then Himself In Orlando
The Latest: Local law enforcement authorities said a disgruntled ex-worker killed 5, then himself in a Monday morning shooting in an industrial area in east Orlando.
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Orlando Awning Factory Shooting Left 2 Teens Parentless
As families of five people killed in a workplace shooting in Florida deal with their shock and grief, a local sports league is raising money for the children of one of the victims.
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UF Health Conducts New Study On Medical Marijuana’s Possible Effects On HIV
Researchers have recently visited local clinics to interview and select possible participants.
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Save a Life Tour Makes Stop In Gainesville
The Save a Life tour spent Friday at Buchholz High School teaching students about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.
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