Grandson Accused of Arson at His Own Grandfather's Home | Gainesville News

Ocala police arrest 20-year-old Joseph Hester for arson after he allegedly set fire to his own grandfather’s home—no injuries, but the house is gone. Investigators pieced together the crime with witness testimony, surveillance, and incriminating texts, confirming Hester’s motive: he’d been kicked out of the house. This isn’t his first rodeo—prior disturbances and property damage point to a pattern. The State Fire Investigator officially labeled it arson, and Hester is now behind bars. A heartbreaking twist where family ties meet destruction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f1454e168bcc984