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3 Hilliard residents — 58, 80 and 81 — killed in head-on crash in Yulee: FHP

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67-year-old bicyclist hit by car, killed on US 441 in Alachua County

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A man died Sunday night after being hit by a car while he was riding a bike on U.S. Highway 441 in Alachua County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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2024 Voter's Guide: High Springs commission elections, charter amendments

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The city of High Springs, in Alachua County, is governed by a five-member commission, with each member serving a three-year term. This year, two of the seats are up for election. These races are non-partisan. In addition to the two commission seats, High Springs voters will make decisions on four proposed charter amendments. The commission voted to put the proposals on the ballot, following the work of a charter review committee earlier this year.

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Family of 34-year-old father of 2 files negligence lawsuit in shooting death at Ginnie Springs

Read full article: Family of 34-year-old father of 2 files negligence lawsuit in shooting death at Ginnie Springs

The family of the man killed at Ginnie Spring on Memorial Day Weekend filed a negligence lawsuit over his murder.

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A man said he knew nothing about a deadly shooting at Ginnie Springs. Then, he told deputies his ‘crazy’ brother did it

Read full article: A man said he knew nothing about a deadly shooting at Ginnie Springs. Then, he told deputies his ‘crazy’ brother did it

A Georgia man arrested in connection with one of two deadly shootings at Ginnie Springs over Memorial Day weekend told investigators his brother was the shooter and called him “crazy” during an interview with Gilchrist County deputies, according to his arrest report.

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Ginnie Springs releases 6-point enhanced safety & security plan after 2 die in Memorial Day weekend shootings

Read full article: Ginnie Springs releases 6-point enhanced safety & security plan after 2 die in Memorial Day weekend shootings

After a second person died following a pair of shootings at Ginnie Springs over Memorial Day weekend, the company that owns the private park in Gilchrist County released a six-point plan to enhance safety and security at the popular park.

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1 of 3 people injured in second shooting at Ginnie Springs dies; FDLE still looking for suspect

Read full article: 1 of 3 people injured in second shooting at Ginnie Springs dies; FDLE still looking for suspect

One of three people injured in the second shooting at Ginnie Springs over Memorial Day weekend has died, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced on Friday.

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Georgia brothers arrested in fatal shooting of Jacksonville man at Ginnie Springs over parking spot: GCSO

Read full article: Georgia brothers arrested in fatal shooting of Jacksonville man at Ginnie Springs over parking spot: GCSO

The investigation into two separate shootings at Ginnie Springs over the Memorial Day weekend details what caused a weekend of celebration to end in gunfire.

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Deputies investigating 2 separate shootings inside Ginnie Springs over Memorial Day weekend

Read full article: Deputies investigating 2 separate shootings inside Ginnie Springs over Memorial Day weekend

The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office announced it is investigating two separate shootings that happened over Memorial Day weekend.

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Ginnie Springs temporarily closed as deputies investigate attempted murder

Read full article: Ginnie Springs temporarily closed as deputies investigate attempted murder

The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office announced it is investigating an attempted murder at Ginnie Springs that happened Saturday night.

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VIEW RESULTS: Northeast Florida, southeast Georgia election results for Nov. 7, 2023 general election

Read full article: VIEW RESULTS: Northeast Florida, southeast Georgia election results for Nov. 7, 2023 general election

Elections were held for 11 local offices across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia.

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VIDEO: Puppy rescued from sinkhole by High Springs Firefighters

Read full article: VIDEO: Puppy rescued from sinkhole by High Springs Firefighters

A puppy in Interlachen was rescued by the High Springs Fire Department after falling in a sinkhole.

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2 abducted Missouri children found in Alachua County supermarket

Read full article: 2 abducted Missouri children found in Alachua County supermarket

Two abducted children who had been missing from Missouri for almost a year were found in a central Florida grocery store with their non-custodial mother, who was taken into police custody.

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1-year-old boy hit, killed at Ginnie Springs campsite: FHP

Read full article: 1-year-old boy hit, killed at Ginnie Springs campsite: FHP

A 1-year-old boy was struck by an SUV Saturday morning at a campsite in Ginnie Springs and died from his injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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I-75 reopens near High Springs after shot fired during pursuit, deputies say

Read full article: I-75 reopens near High Springs after shot fired during pursuit, deputies say

All lanes of Interstate 75 near High Springs were blocked for about four hours Thursday after a car chase led to a foot pursuit, during which a gun was fired, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

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Crews distribute sandbags in Alachua County; UF, Santa Fe College to close campuses

Read full article: Crews distribute sandbags in Alachua County; UF, Santa Fe College to close campuses

Emergency management crews in Alachua County worked Tuesday to distribute sandbags as residents braced for Elsa.

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Sandbags available in High Springs

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Sandbags are available in High Springs ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa.

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Tornado watch for NE Florida, SE Georgia expires

Read full article: Tornado watch for NE Florida, SE Georgia expires

The tornado watch has been canceled in the Georgia counties of Brantley, Camden, Charlton and Glynn. The tornado watch continues until 6 p.m. in the Florida counties of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Gilchrist, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Union. The National Weather Service has canceled a tornado warning for Clay and Duval counties. The watch continues for Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Union counties in Georgia. Tornado Warning including La Crosse FL, Brooker FL, Worthington Springs FL until 3:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/qcJrcaIkP1 — NWS Jacksonville (@NWSJacksonville) March 18, 2021This comes as a Tornado Watch continues across Southeast Georgia and Northeast Georgia until 6 p.m.

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Firefighters rescue goat from Alachua County sinkhole

Read full article: Firefighters rescue goat from Alachua County sinkhole

Firefighters from High Springs and Alachua County rescued a baby goat that got trapped Monday afternoon in a sinkhole on property on Northwest 268th Street. The Fire Department said the 9-week-old goat had fallen into a 40- to 50-foot hole. Rescue personnel arrived about 5 p.m. and spent two hours developing a plan to keep both the firefighter and the goat safe. Once all systems were in place, it took only 11 minutes for High Springs Lt. Kevin Pearson to retrieve the baby goat which, was then reunited with its mother. The Fire Department said the timing of Monday’s event was perfect, as firefighters from both agencies are in a week-long rescue class being held in High Springs.

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Woman killed in 3-vehicle crash involving Columbia County deputy

Read full article: Woman killed in 3-vehicle crash involving Columbia County deputy

HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. – A woman died Friday evening after a crash involving a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office vehicle and two other cars, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy was headed home in his agency patrol car when the crash occurred. An infant and 9-year-old girl who were in her car suffered minor injuries. The deputy and a third driver, along with a 12-year-old boy, also suffered minor injuries and were treated at the Lake City Medical Center. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Saturday about the crash, saying in part:“The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting an independent traffic crash investigation.

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Weather Authority Alert: Strong to severe storms track East tonight

Read full article: Weather Authority Alert: Strong to severe storms track East tonight

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the Weather Authority Alert continues Saturday, the National Weather continues to watch to severe storms track east northeast across Northeast Florida. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Union, Putnam, St. Johns and Flagler counties until midnight. For the differences between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning, see the graphic below. Difference between a Tornado Watch and Tornado WarningThe Weather Authority Alert, which runs from 4-9 p.m., was triggered by heavy, disruptive rain and the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms. Those south of the I-10 corridor have an increased chance to see a strong to severe thunderstorm.

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Father of 6 facing child abuse, neglect charges

Read full article: Father of 6 facing child abuse, neglect charges

HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. – A judge has denied bond for a father of six children who was arrested on charges of aggravated child abuse and child neglect resulting in great bodily harm. The arrest report states that on Sept. 7, a doctor at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville reported a suspicion of child abuse when Langford and the baby’s mother could not explain how the child got injured. The doctor said the injury to the baby’s arm appeared to be the result of the arm being twisted. The report states that the baby’s mother was holding the child when its arm appeared to go limp. Investigators said they had enough probable cause to arrest and charge Langford with aggravated child abuse and child neglect with great bodily harm.

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70-year-old pedestrian killed in crash involving semitruck

Read full article: 70-year-old pedestrian killed in crash involving semitruck

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - A 70-year-old Fort White man was killed Tuesday morning when he was hit by a semitruck in High Springs, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The man was struck around 10:30 a.m. on U.S. 441 near Northwest 202nd Street. Troopers said Joseph Mitchell was struck when he entered the northbound lanes of the highway. It's unclear why Mitchell was in the road, troopers said. The driver of the semitruck was not injured.

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