Marion County, FL, El Toreo Mexican Restaurant cited for roach activity, food temperature violations
El Toreo Mexican Restaurant was cited for 11 violations during a July 2 complaint inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, including three high-priority violations related to the presence of live roaches and food stored at unsafe temperatures.
Former MCSO deputy seeks to clear his name
A former Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy has sued Sheriff Billy Woods and two deputies individually seeking monetary damages for claims he was unjustly retaliated against after complaining about treatment by his superior, targeted for his race and was even falsely arrested and imprisoned in violation of his...
Ocala man allegedly punches, chokes wife while arguing over margarita machine
An argument over a margarita machine led to an Ocala husband’s arrest after he allegedly battered his wife and prevented her from contacting law enforcement. On Friday, July 4, several Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a local residence in reference to a physical altercation. A female victim...
Alachua man arrested for shooting neighbor
Richard Caban, 49, was arrested yesterday and charged with shooting his neighbor in March. The post Alachua man arrested for shooting neighbor appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Woman arrested for fracturing 4-month-old’s bones, Alachua County deputies say
Lake City moves forward with plan to save historic Woman’s Club building. The future of a historic Lake City landmark is one step closer to being secured, as city leaders push forward with a plan to preserve the Woman’s Club building. Updated: 2 hours ago. Murder charges are...
HSPD asks public for help identifying vehicle burglary suspect
HSPD is asking the public for help in identifying a suspect who attempted to break into a vehicle in the Cinnamon Hill neighborhood on July 6. The post HSPD asks public for help identifying vehicle burglary suspect appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Marion County parents address five elementary schools receiving a “D” grade
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Mosi Davis says she has two children in Marion County public schools. Her youngest child attends Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary -- one of the schools that received a “D” grade this year. She says it’s important to address students’ shortfalls before it’s too late....
Historic downtown Gainesville buildings saved from wrecking ball after ownership change
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A change in ownership of the historical buildings in downtown Gainesville has saved them from a wrecking ball. The new owners of the row of buildings are already well known for operating several hot spots in Gainesville. “It’s been such an eyesore for so long in...
One person seriously injured in Melrose rollover accident
One person was seriously injured in a rollover accident in Melrose this morning. The post One person seriously injured in Melrose rollover accident appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Man arrested for attacking, choking, and trying to rob victim
Brandon Thomas Quinn, 36, was arrested last night and charged with battery and attempted robbery after allegedly waiting for the victim to come out of the Main Street Publix and then attacking and choking him and trying to take his bag. The post Man arrested for attacking, choking, and trying to rob victim appeared...
