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Mysterious laser pointer cuts North Marion-Vanguard high school football game short
Eight minutes stood between Vanguard and a decisive 41-12 victory over North Marion when a blue laser beam, believed to be coming from outside the stadium, flashed across the field. The Knights' coaching staff alerted the officials and law enforcement, and the referees prematurely called the game. And while the stoppage resulted in...
Three Ocala police officers rescue woman trapped in car that plunged into retention pond
Three Ocala police officers rescued an unconscious woman from a car that had plunged into a retention pond Thursday night at the Fore Ranch subdivision in southwest Ocala. Ocala Police Sgt. David Moorehead, an 11-year veteran with the department, told a Star-Banner reporter he was on the scene of a vehicle crash along...
Ocala man indicted for robbery and firearm offenses
OCALA, Florida - A 22-year-old Ocala man has been indicted on charges of robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Johnisaac Felix faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for the robbery charge. The firearm offense carries a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years, up to life, which must be served consecutively to any sentence for the robbery, stated the source. The indictment alleges that on June 16, 2024, Felix robbed a gas station employee in Ocala using force, violence, and fear of injury, while brandishing a firearm. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Ocala Police Department and will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Belkis H. Callaos. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, and setting strategic enforcement priorities.
Woman arrested for throwing frying pan at man’s head
Destiny Imani Mayes, 23, was arrested yesterday and charged with battery, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly throwing a glass bottle at her boyfriend, missing him but breaking a window, and then throwing a frying pan that hit him in the head. The post Woman arrested for throwing frying pan at man’s head appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida Wendy's Shut Down By State Inspection
Floridians have no shortage of fast food choices - for those who enjoy that genre. From Florida-based Burger King to Chick-fil-A to Taco Bell, there is no shortage of options. However, one restaurant in this category - a Wendy's in Gainesville - was recently shut down after a state inspection.
Florida Retro Eatery Freddy's Frozen Custard And Steakburgers Shut Down By State Inspection
Floridians who want to eat steakburgers in a retro environment have some choices, including Steak N Shake and Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. However, a location of the latter - in Ocala - was recently temporarily shut down after a state inspection.
Homeless woman arrested on warrants, charged with breaking into car in neighborhood near NW Walmart
Sandra Alice Norman, 52, was arrested earlier this week on warrants for theft and battery; she was charged with trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia at the time of her arrest, and now she has been charged with stealing credit cards from a car and using them to buy cigarettes. The post Homeless woman arrested on warrants, charged with breaking into car in neighborhood near NW Walmart appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man on probation arrested after hitting truck at gas station and fleeing, leaving children behind
Skyler Matthew Riker, 33, was arrested yesterday after allegedly backing into a truck at a gas station, leaving the scene of the crash, fleeing from a deputy at a high rate of speed, and leaving his children behind at the gas station. The post Man on probation arrested after hitting truck at gas station and fleeing, leaving children behind appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
UCF football fans react to Florida game: 'Just give the Gators the win'
UCF football went to Gainesville looking to make a statement against the struggling Florida Gators. After the first half, it looks like just what Billy Napier needed. The Knights looked like they did in their blowout home loss to Colorado a week ago, trailing 24-3 at halftime in The Swamp. UF has outgained their cross-state rivals 251-119, and the UCF defense hasn't looked like it can slow down either quarterback Graham Mertz or running back Montrell Johnson. ...
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