ABC Airs New Crime Special About 1990 Gainesville Murders, City Representatives Respond
By Jessica Seldner
April 13, 2021
On Friday, ABC News broadcast a new episode of their 20/20 series, calling it “the Devil in Gainesville.” It details the murder spree that left five local college students dead in Aug 1990.
Promotional content was simply called “Gainesville,” which some say is misleading. Scott Costello, Guide to Greater Gainesville publisher, would rather label the show with a description of what happened, rather than the location.
“No city wants to be ― or region wants to be ― represented by a singular incident that happened,” Costello said. “Whether it’s good or bad.”
The only residents living on these plots, however, are tortoises.
Oakmont developer ICI Homes held a ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new 46-acre tortoise reserve.
In collaboration with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department as well as the University of Florida, ICI Homes’ reserve will provide a sanctuary for tortoises and other local wildlife, while serving as an amenity and educational opportunity for nearby residents.
The new reserve includes a two-mile walking trail, a bike rack and informational signage describing the local flora and fauna. ICI Homes plans to open the site on May 23.