A Gilchrist County judge will decide whether a criminal case against Fisher Watts proceeds after he claimed self-defense under Florida’s stand your ground law in a 2024 Memorial Day weekend shooting at Ginnie Springs. Watts argues he was justified in shooting Koty Stewart, and if the judge agrees, the charges will be dismissed. His brother Dallas, also involved in the incident, was sentenced last year to five years in prison in connection with the same shooting.
Sources: WCJB TV20
A 30-day warning period for newly installed speed cameras in Alachua County school zones ends Tuesday, after which drivers caught going more than 11 mph over the limit will receive a $100 citation by mail. Cameras are currently operating near Chiles Elementary, Kanapaha Middle School, and Wiles Elementary, with officials indicating the program could eventually be expanded to additional locations.
Sources: WCJB TV20
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a family’s pet pig named Gemma near Hawthorne after the animal disappeared and was later found dead. Deputies are interviewing witnesses and working to identify who is responsible, with potential charges including unlawful disposal of a dead animal and killing an animal. The owner reported the pig had been a beloved family pet for nearly a decade.
Sources: WCJB TV20
Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in which a Gainesville man was struck by multiple vehicles. No further details about the location, circumstances, or identity of the victim are available from the source.
Sources: The Gainesville Sun
