Convicted Murderers Accidentally Released From Franklin County Prison,...
Two convicted murderers escaped from a Franklin County prison in late September and early October. Joseph Jenkins and Charles Walker were released using forged documents.
View ArticleNew Union County Sheriff Sworn In, Praises Father
Brad E. Whitehead pays tribute to his late father at Whitehead's swearing-in as Union County's newest sheriff.
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Juan Carlos Chavez Execution Day Timeline
A timeline of Juan Carlos Chavez's final hours before his execution Wednesday night.
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UF Students Collecting Books For Florida Department of Corrections
Two University of Florida Levin College of Law organizations are collecting books for prisoners through the middle of November. A number of genres are being accepted, but the books must be in...
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DOC Partners with National Guard, Hires Military Personnel
The Florida Department of Corrections partnered with the Florida National Guard to hire veterans and military personnel who are unemployed. These specialty hiring events last all day and are open to...
View ArticleProhibited Internet Access By Inmates Is Under Investigation
The Facebook page of Holmes Correctional Institution inmate Pedro Bravo has been active since his incarceration. Internet usage among inmates can be problematic and is, therefore, limited.
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Informant Posing As Klan Hit Man Leads To Prison Guard Bust
A confidential informant inside the Ku Klux Klan alerted the FBI to a murder plot involving three KKK members who worked at a Florida prison.
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Beekeeping Certification Gives Florida Inmates Skills For A Second Chance
Seventeen inmates in Lake Butler will be the latest class of certified beekeepers from the the Reception and Medical Center's Beekeeping Program. The Florida Department of Corrections and the Florida...
View ArticlePanel Discusses Mass Incarceration and Discrimination in Democracy
Students Taking Action Against Racism held a panel at the Bob Graham Center to discuss the issue of mass incarceration. Panelists lamented the lack of true due process in American society.
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Jerry Correll Executed After 30 Years On Death Row
Jerry Correll, sentenced to death after committing four first-degree murders, spent 30 years on death row. On Thursday evening, he was executed.
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Alachua County Receives Florida’s 36th State Forest
The 1,000-plus acres of diverse land west of Newnans Lake in Gainesville will provide bicycle and hiking trails for the public in spring 2015.
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Historic Orange Grove’s Fate Undecided
The historic Carney Island orange grove has switched caretakers' hands many times, but the Marion County Board of Commissioners now must face a decision on its future owners and use.
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Johnny Kormondy Executed For 1993 Murder, Rape
Johnny Kormondy was executed on Thursday at 8:16 p.m. for the 1993 murder of Gary McAdams and the rape of his wife, Cecilia. Cecilia McAdams attended the execution along with her in-laws.
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Local Program Gives Inmates the Opportunity to Work in the Community
The Santa Fe Bridge Community Release Center, managed by Bridges of America, gives inmates like Gary Kreuscher an opportunity to find work in the community. The community release program is meant to...
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Suspects Involved In Armed Robbery Arrested On UF Campus
Two people were arrested for armed robbery and assault in Gainesville after a car chase and manhunt on the University of Florida campus. The suspects are being charged with armed robbery, aggravated...
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Florida Department of Corrections To Monitor Sex Offenders On Halloween
Probation officers for supervised sex offenders in Florida will be accompanying officers on patrol Halloween night to ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters. Alachua County residents have been voicing...
View ArticleAfter Death-Penalty Ruling, Legal Experts Wait On Florida’s Next Move
Florida's law practitioners are wondering how to approach cases that might deal with the death penalty after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday. The ruling stated that Florida's current capital...
View ArticleAs Suwannee County Cold Case Continues, Suspect Set For 2016 Release
Investigators continue the search for 27-year-old Kamrie Mitchell. She was last seen in Wellborn, Florida, in 2012. Andrelo Witcher is a suspect in the missing person's case.
View ArticleLavar Monte Thompson Convicted, But A Potential Death Penalty Sentencing Is...
A Starke man was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday. His sentencing is on hold until the prosecution can whether the death penalty is applicable.
View ArticleFaire Increases Security Following Assault Last Year
Swords swung as members of the Thieves Guild performed in the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire’s final dress rehearsal. This weekend Alachua County Fairgrounds will set the stage once again to bring the...
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