State attorney ends investigation into former ACSO administration
Mar 26, 2025
DeSantis assigned the case in 2024.
Tags: Clovis Watson Jr.
State attorney ends investigation into former ACSO administration
DeSantis assigned the case in 2024.
ACSO discrimination lawsuit to start trial next week
Jan 30, 2025
Motion remains open concerning service firearms in court.
DeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees
Dec 31, 2024
Alachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race
Nov 11, 2024
Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Oct 25, 2024
Republican Emery Gainey, Democrat Chad Scott and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Gainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs
Oct 22, 2024
Agreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Jul 19, 2024
Republican Emery Gainey and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Alachua County sheriff clarifies FDLE investigation
Jun 12, 2024
Gainey points to investigation involving prior sheriff’s administration.
Trial date set for racial discrimination lawsuit against former Sheriff Watson
Apr 8, 2024
Deputy claims he was passed over for promotion due to race.
Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023
Dec 26, 2023
New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system
Dec 12, 2023
Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
New Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges
Oct 12, 2023
Gainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
DeSantis appoints new sheriff of Alachua County
Sep 7, 2023
Gainesville native Emery Gainey selected to fill position in for departing Clovis Watson.
AC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement
Aug 1, 2023
Letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
State: 668 officers moved to Florida in last year
Jul 6, 2023
Florida handed out $15 million in bonuses to new law enforcement officers.
Watson decides against re-election bid
Jun 21, 2023
Alachua County Sheriff informs staff he will not run in 2024.
Suicidal man shot, killed by ACSO deputies
Jun 13, 2023
FDLE investigates Monday incident where man aims shotgun at deputies.
Meadowbrook student brings handgun to school
May 4, 2023
Teacher finds loaded firearm in first-grader’s backpack.
BOCC updated on timelines for free jail calls
Apr 25, 2023
Central receiving facility expected June 2024.
BOCC aims for free jail calls with uncertain route
Apr 6, 2023
Motion would terminate current contract.
ACSO to lend K-9 unit to GPD
Mar 9, 2023
Announcement comes after GPD K-9 unit placed on limited duty on Friday.
Alachua County talks roads, cancels jail meeting
Mar 7, 2023
Commission discussed how to use new road dollars.
