Marion fire recruit, expectant father in ICU after accident near Walmart
Two Marion County Fire Rescue recruits, including one who is expecting the birth of his first child in the coming days, were injured in an accident near a local Walmart. According to MCFR, the two recruits were involved in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, September 27, near the Walmart located at 11012 N...
FL v. Leslie Boileau: Deputy Shoots Girlfriend Trial
OCALA, Fla. (Court TV) — A former Florida sheriff’s deputy is charged with manslaughter after investigators say he fatally shot his girlfriend during what he described as a “sloppy” alcohol-fueled gun training session. Leslie Boileau was fired from his job as Marion County sheriff’s deputy and charged with...
Deputies request public’s help after Alachua County vehicle burglaries
JONESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help to identify suspects involved in vehicle burglaries. They say multiple overnight burglaries were reported on Sunday in several neighborhoods in the Jonesville area, including The Trails, Saddlebrooke Farms and Turnberry...
Hawthorne WWII veteran shares thanks, joys at 100th birthday
Rev. Joseph Williams doesn’t know what it’s supposed to feel like turning 100 years old. It’s his first time. “I feel jubilant. I feel good. I feel thankful. If that has anything to do with it, then I feel like that,” Williams said. What’s Williams thankful...
Marion County installs 2nd Safe Haven Baby Box. Here’s where it’s located
CITRA, Fla. – Marion County is expanding its commitment to newborn safety with the installation of its second Safe Haven Baby Box, offering parents in crisis another secure option to safely surrender their infants. The new surrender location will be dedicated during a blessing ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday...
Marion veterans’ post seeking flea market, event permission
A local American Legion Post is asking Marion County officials for permission to operate a monthly community flea market and multiple seasonal, civic, and military remembrance events. A request from the Wall-Rives American Legion Post #58 in Dunnellon will come before the Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission...
Vetcon Electricians of Ocala Announces 15% Veteran Discount for the Month of October Across...
Ocala Electricians Vetcon Electricians of Ocala is a veteran-owned and operated electrical contractor dedicated to providing high-quality residential and commercial contractor. OCALA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Vetcon Electricians of Ocala, a trusted electrical contractor and...
Man arrested for chasing girlfriend with knife
Moises Ramiro Lopez-Zenteno, 36, was arrested yesterday for allegedly hitting his girlfriend and threatening her with a knife. The post Man arrested for chasing girlfriend with knife appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Three’s Company: Member Of Florida Throuple Arrested
A member of a Florida throuple has been arrested in Summerfield, Florida. What led to the bitter ending? Let's dive in. When you think of a throuple you might think of 3 people living the dream. However, it doesn't always end up going that way. 26-year-old Devon Driscoll made a domestic disturbance call saying she...
Japanese Heritage Student Association brings UCF students together with cultural family games
The Japanese Heritage Student Association hosted its first "Atsumari: Meeting the Neighborhood" event on Sunday, bringing students together through games inspired by traditional Japanese culture with a rural twist. JHSA, founded in fall 2023, collaborated with the University of Florida’s J-Club and Japanese Student...
