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Rising Child Deaths in Alachua County | Gainesville News
Alachua County’s child death investigations are hitting record highs, with 288 cases in 2024, 382 in 2025, and already 214 this year—prompting detectives like Jeremy York to confront some of the toughest, most heartbreaking calls imaginable. Across North Central Florida, disturbing cases—including drownings, fatal abuse, and infants found with drugs in their systems—are exposing a growing crisis. York, a father of four, says he sees his own kids in every victim, making the emotional toll unbearable. Yet, despite the trauma that lingers long after the call ends, officers remain committed…
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