But Schauland the five were free by Friday morning. We've got them sleeping on the floor, every place else. Sheriff Taylor Douglas on Friday released a statement to the news media. It's not an offense that can be ignored. Neither is it a problem unique to downtown.
Prostitution is an ongoing concern in other nearby communities, as well.
Gainesville police regularly conduct undercover operations and reverse stings along busy southwest 13th Street and Williston Road. Authorities there also cracked down on motel operators who residents in the area said were contributing to the prostitution problem.