Historic Side resident’s tattoos lead to his arrest in Walmart theft case
The unique tattoos on a resident of the Historic Side of The Villages helped law enforcement track him town in a theft case at a local Walmart. Kevin Ronald Miller, 42, was arrested earlier this month on a Marion County warrant charging him with theft. The warrant was issued...
Gainesville man arrested after allegedly entering fenced back yard to watch victim through window
Jermain Antwan Herring, 38, was arrested early yesterday morning after allegedly entering a fenced back yard to watch another man through a window. The post Gainesville man arrested after allegedly entering fenced back yard to watch victim through window appeared first on...
Marion husband accused of choking wife, firing gun in bedroom
A 34-year-old Marion County man was arrested on battery and assault charges after he allegedly choked his wife and fired a gun inside their bedroom during an argument over infidelity. A Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a residence in Fort McCoy on Wednesday,...
Rare Winter Storm WATCH late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon
Mixed wintry precipitation possible this week in North Central Florida. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one to two tenths of an inch possible.
Gainesville’s Cold Night Shelter program extended through Jan. 21
The City of Gainesville's Cold Night Shelter program will be activated from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21 The post Gainesville’s Cold Night Shelter program extended through Jan. 21 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Gainesville Man Released on Bond After Causing Severe Bruising
Macario Bac-Chun, 42, was arrested last week and charged with two counts of domestic battery. Bac-Chun, a man in his 40s, reportedly battered the college-aged victim. Bac-Chun caused a hematoma in her eye. Bac-Chun reportedly strangled the victim causing her to nearly lose...
Deadly train and car collision in Citra
CITRA, Fla. (WCJB) - Breaking news from Marion County, a fatal crash occurred early this morning. Around 2:30 a.m., Marion County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a train colliding with a vehicle at a railroad crossing on NE 175th Street Road in Citra. Upon arrival,...
One person dead after train hits vehicle near Citra early Sunday. What we know.
A train struck a passenger vehicle in the pre-dawn hours Sunday near Citra. According to the Florida Highway Patrol and the Marion County Sheriff's Office, an occupant of the vehicle was found deceased. An FHP news release said the crash happened at Northeast 180th Street, east...
Person found dead after train strikes vehicle in Florida, deputies say
A person was found dead after their vehicle was struck by a train overnight in Florida, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
18-year-old charged with negligent homicide in death of realtor and his dog
Clayton Deneal Wamsley, 18, has been charged with negligent homicide/manslaughter, driving without a license causing death, and driving without a valid license following an investigation into the death of Matt Umanos on January 2. The post 18-year-old charged with negligent...
