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One candidate campaigning for Alachua County Sheriff can't legally carry a gun and wouldn't be qualified to work as a deputy because of his felony record.

The abrupt end to Watsons tenure as sheriff comes in the middle of his term and about six weeks after he announced he wouldnt seek a second term.

Weitzel was selected by his peers to receive the award, which recognizes a detective who has gone “above and beyond” on a case or a series of cases throughout the year.

Marion County students can enjoy and afternoon of fun at the Schools Out Summer Bash event on Friday.

Two Alachua County deputies aided the hawk, which had what appeared to be a black racer snake wrapped around its neck.

A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.

The deputies said the hawk’s death was imminent.

A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.

A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.