Gainesville Police Department (GPD) clarified that the reason for removing officers from traffic management is due to an ...

They are more than just friendly faces helping kids cross the street, they are official traffic control devices with the authority to stop vehicles when necessary.

Mr. Winn was a valued member of our crossing guard team and we mourn his passing along with his family and all who knew him,” police said in a press release. Winn was wearing a reflective vest and ...