Update | September 15, 2026: This case appears to have been dropped and sealed from public record. Granville Batey Jr. has been charged with several crimes throughout this year.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
For over a year the County Commission has been working on a lease/sub-lease agreement with the University of Florida (UF) to have an animal shelter on university property.
At last week’
Austin Kyle Love, 32, was arrested on March 31 and charged with felony animal cruelty.
Gainesville Police Department Officer Carl Leibrandt reviewed Ring camera surveillance footage that showed Love yanking the dog out
During public comment at the Alachua County Commission meeting last week, county resident Kathleen Rupert called in about concerns regarding the Alachua County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC).
On February 12, the chair
During public comment at the Alachua County Commission meeting last week, county resident Kathleen Rupert called in and made a statement about the county’s plans to establish an animal services facility with
