Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ closed its Ocala restaurant at 2463 SW 27th Avenue for the third time as owners Amanda & Philip Jones blamed high startup costs and unfair franchise agreements for the repeated shutdowns. They warned future franchisees of the risks and thanked customers for their support.
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Marion County jurors acquitted Abraham Yosef Bordas—an Ocala man charged with manslaughter for the December shooting death of his best friend—after his trial ended on July 16.
A former furniture store employee in Summerfield filed a lawsuit on July 13 claiming she faced religious harassment and unwanted sexual advances—including an unconsented kiss on the lips—that led to a hostile work environment and her firing on July 12. Her attorneys are seeking more than $50,000 in damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and other injuries.
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