Update February 14, 2026: This article was updated to reflect Kanal Balu's deportation.
On August 10, 2025, Gainesville Police Department officers arrested Kanal Elamparithi Balu, 34, and charged him with misdemeanor
Former Chief Judge Mark Mosley previously allowed Christian Vargas, the son of Ignite Life Center (ILC) head pastor Mark Vega, to continue attending the church despite being charged with committing sex crimes there,
University of Florida (UF) Police Department (UFPD) officers arrested Gregory Nathaniel Colson, 64, Sunday and charged him with battery.
The victim and witness were working at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and having a
Update | Oct 31
This article originally referenced Kelvin Baker's arrest for allegedly shooting Jamari Kinsler, however, he was later exonerated. This article was updated to reflect Kinsler's sentencing.
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Gainesville Police Department officers arrested Luis Sanchez, 57, Friday and charged him with domestic battery.
According to the arrest report, the victim was sitting on the couch when she got into an argument
