Legacy of Ocala’s First Black Chief | Gainesville News

Ocala’s beloved police chief, Samuel Williams, has died at 79 — a trailblazer who became the city’s second Black chief and transformed its force through tech upgrades, grants, staff training, and community programs like Phoenix Rising that empowered teens and rebuilt homes. 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/d44414cb71c461f3