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A recent Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspection found 12 violations at Chili’s Grill & Bar in Marion County, Florida, resulting in a follow-up inspection requirement and an administrative complaint recommendation. The inspector documented two high-priority violations, including a worker "

A new multi-tenant commercial building that would bring flexible business spaces to Ocala is moving forward through the county’s planning pipeline. The Marion County Development Review Committee is scheduled to evaluate a major site plan proposal for a development named EFP Commercial during its regular meeting on Mond

HAWTHORNE, Fla. (WCJB) - Fire rescue crews spent five hours fighting a house fire in the woods early Saturday morning. An abandoned home caught fire around 1:30 a.m., crews said. The house could continue to produce smoke, but the flames are under control, crews said.

Knox Kiffin, son of LSU coach Lane Kiffin, was spotted at Florida's Friday Night Lights event throwing passes as a 2028 quarterback recruit.

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Fire Rescue officials are paying tribute to a colleague who died in an off-duty crash. Officials posted a tribute to Evan Lewis on Facebook. Lewis, a firefighter and EMT, died Sunday. The family, along with friends and colleagues, gathered at Orlando Regional Medical Center...

OCALA, Fla. — New efforts are underway to connect Central Florida veterans with resources and benefits. On Saturday, veteran services hosted a briefing event where local vets received assistance in several ways, including with their pensions and healthcare. Marion County Veterans Services is hosting open houses to conn

A 19-year-old man was arrested after investigators say he stole hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise, including dozens of Pokemon card packs, while working at an Ocala Walmart. On Tuesday, June 16, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Walmart located at 34 Bahia Avenue in Ocala to...

Leigh Ann Franklin, 40, was arrested today for allegedly intentionally hitting another vehicle with her car door in April. The post Gainesville woman arrested for intentionally hitting vehicle with her car door appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Jeffery Mark Campbell, 42, was arrested yesterday for allegedly threatening to stab a man in a McDonald's drive-through. The post Gainesville man arrested for allegedly threatening to stab man in McDonald’s drive-through appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Firefighters across Central Florida are rallying around Marion County Fire Rescue after the death of firefighter/EMT Evan Lewis, with neighboring departments publicly honoring his service and offering support to his loved ones. On Friday, Hernando County Fire Rescue shared that it is mourning Lewis and urged the commun