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Sunday, May 31, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Public Safety

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Woman killed when ATV rolls over in Cross City

A 42-year-old woman died late Sunday night after losing control of an all-terrain vehicle in the Cross City area, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The ATV overturned near the intersection of Northeast 145th Lane and Northeast 152nd Street, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers said the crash remains under active investigation.

Sources: WCJB TV20

Alachua County deputy fired after arrest on assault charges in Dixie County

Alachua County Sheriff Chad Scott announced Saturday that deputy Leviticus Murray was terminated after being arrested on aggravated assault and battery charges stemming from a confrontation at a Cross City home. Investigators say Murray assaulted multiple women during the incident and threatened to shoot bystanders. The sheriff’s office completed its internal investigation within 12 hours of the arrest before moving to dismiss Murray.

Sources: WCJB TV20

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