‘Motel surgeon’ arrested again for silicone injections, deputies say – Deputies say Calvin Edward Butler, 44, a Pahokee man known as “Tamieka,” injected at least three people with silicone, aiming to increase the size of their buttocks, and then sealed the injection sites with Krazy Glue. The injections, drawn with a syringe from a plastic cup, gave all three people severe infections and disfigurement that is likely permanent. Sun Sentinel
Gators football player arrested by GPD on marijuana charge – Gators cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy was arrested on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge Feb. 3. Purifoy is scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment Feb. 21, according to the Alachua County Clerk of Courts website. The Independent Florida Alligator
Teachers union: District uses ‘full-time’ subs to avoid paying benefits – The Marion County school district is facing an unfair labor practice complaint filed by the public school teachers union. Ocala Star Banner
Northeast Could Be Hit With Major Snowstorm – Flight and train travel are canceled in parts of Northeast in anticipation of what could be a large blizzard. New York Times
Suspicious Package Delivered To Marion County Sheriff – A suspicious package with a powdery substance was delivered and opened at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 25. The powdery substance will be tested by health department professionals in Jacksonville. Tri-County Sun Times
