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Ex-girlfriend allegedly sets fire to former beau’s new Nike shoes
A vengeful ex-girlfriend allegedly set fire to her former beau’s new Nike shoes. Megan Charlotte Cole, 26, of Summerfield was arrested Sunday on a charge of criminal mischief. Her ex-boyfriend contacted law enforcement on Friday to report that he had obtained a video of Cole “holding up a pair...
Ocala Police arrest driver after a shooting and car chase
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala Police officers arrested a driver after a shooting near a gas station. Shots were fired near the Speedway gas station at the intersection of Southwest 5th Street and 27th Avenue. Officers then were led on a chase by the suspect, who crashed into a sign...
Shooting in Ocala injures one
One person is being treated for injuries at the hospital after a shooting occurred in Ocala on Monday evening. The shooting occurred at 27th Avenue and Southwest 10th Street. The Ocala Police Department is present at the scene and has marked off shell casings in the street with evidence markers.
New hotel opens at WEC, days before international competition
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Thousands are expected to visit the World Equestrian Center this week or stay at their newest hotel. The Riding Academy Hotel, located at 1615 NW 81st Ter Rd in Ocala, was built with amenities such as an outdoor pool, convenience stores, and lounges. The 390-room building...
Second Historic Side woman charged in Walmart skip scanning theft
A second woman living on the Historic Side of The Villages has been charged in a series of skip scanning thefts at Walmart. Michelle Reed, 46, is facing three counts of theft following her arrest earlier this month by Marion County sheriff’s deputies. Reed was accompanied by 45-year-old Nicole...
Tesla driver ticketed after crash sends one person to hospital
The driver of a Tesla was ticketed after a crash sent one person to UF Health-The Villages Hospital. The man driving the blue Tesla at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday was pulling out of Avalos Drive, exiting from the Village of Harmeswood of Belle Aire, making a left turn onto Buena Vista Boulevard when he collided with a silver Nissan which was northbound on Buena Vista Boulevard, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Reckless driver found with fentanyl-laced marijuana in Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — One pound of marijuana laced with fentanyl was found after Florida Highway Patrol troopers and K-9 Thor stopped a reckless driver in Charlotte County. Abraham Duarte, 28, of Ocala, was reportedly traveling 100 MPH on I-75 at mile marker 166. He was arrested on multiple...
School district allows for public feedback on new textbooks
The public will have an opportunity to give feedback on the new textbooks being adopted across Marion County Public Schools. A session will be offered to physically look through the textbooks in person from 3 to 7 p.m. on March 28 at Building 20 of the MTI Campus, 392 SE 19th Ave.
Developer ready to hand off enforcement of rules against children and businesses
The Developer has indicated he is ready to turn over to the community development districts the enforcement of rules against children and businesses here in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. A representative of the Developer recently met with legal counsel for Community Development District 4, which raised the possibility of taking...
Ocala residents gather to advocate an end to the war in Gaza
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala residents got together to voice their opinion on the war in Gaza. Yesterday, more than 50 people gathered on the corner of Pine Street and State Road 200. Protestors held signs advocating for a peaceful end to the Israeli-Palestine conflict. The event was organized by...
Judge denies neighbor's stand your ground motion in man's shooting death
In his five-page ruling, Circuit Judge Robert Hodges said "After weighing the evidence, the Court finds that the Defendant is not entitled to immunity because the State proved by clear and convincing evidence that the Defendant was not placed in fear by Taylor before the Defendant shot and killed Taylor."
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