Florida teen faces felony after viral video shows teen set on fire
"You want to be set on fire?" someone in the video can be heard saying moments before the teen erupts in flames.
Ocala man files slip-and-fall lawsuit against local Publix
An Ocala resident has filed a negligence lawsuit against Publix Super Markets, Inc., alleging that he sustained severe injuries after slipping on a substance at a local grocery store late last year. Daniel Kellerstedt filed the complaint on Jan. 30, 2026, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court for Marion County....
Four bodies found inside an Ocala house; investigation ongoing
(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information) Marion County Sheriff's Office detectives believe carbon monoxide poisoning may be the reason four people died inside a southeast Ocala residence on Feb. 6. Detectives cautioned they are waiting for an official ruling from the Medical...
Toxic railroad ties to be removed by February’s end as Marion officials file injunction
Railroad ties that caught fire in Dunnellon after months of inadequate removal efforts should be completely removed by the end of this month, with Marion County officials having declared a state of emergency and agreeing to file an injunction against the parties responsible for the incident this week. On Tuesday,...
21-year-old faces new charges after fleeing deputies in Northwest Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies released new details and video of a man who briefly escaped their custody Thursday. Investigators said 21-year-old Derrick Burke was arrested following an armed domestic incident at the Quality Inn on Newberry Road. Burke was taken to the hospital after...
Florida Man Strikes Again: Teens Play With Fire, Friend Gets Burned, Leads to Felony...
Florida is infamous for its often shocking headlines, and this latest incident from Central Florida is no exception. The event, captured on a chilling video, shows a 17-year-old deliberately setting his friend on fire. The teen was arrested and is facing a felony aggravated battery charge. According to authorities...
February 6 School Board of Alachua County meeting with elected officials
The School Board of Alachua County will hold an Elected Officials Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on February 6. The post February 6 School Board of Alachua County meeting with elected officials appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
City of Gainesville seeks artists for GPD fencing project
The City of Gainesville invites individual artists and teams to participate in a public art fencing project adjacent to the Gainesville Police Department The post City of Gainesville seeks artists for GPD fencing project appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
State attorney declines to prosecute 1 firefighter, officially charges 3 others involved in hazing
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) — One of four former Marion County Fire Rescue employees arrested in connection with a violent hazing incident will no longer face charges. State Attorney’s officials say Kaylee Bradley will not face a charge of principal to robbery. The other three defendants, Edward Kenny III, 22, Seth Day, 22,...
ACPS releases rezoning proposal, announces closure of Foster, Duval, and Williams, conversion of Lincoln...
This morning, ACPS presented the plans for consolidating the district's schools, including the closure of several elementary schools and the conversion of several middle schools to K-8 schools. The post ACPS releases rezoning proposal, announces closure of Foster, Duval, and Williams, conversion of Lincoln and Oak...
