OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala code enforcement officials are taking action against the owner of a laundromat that suddenly exploded in 2024 after the repair project stalled.

On Monday, code enforcement officials will attend a special magistrate hearing regarding a notice of violation against Mike Pardee, the owner of Hillside Plaza Laundromat.

On July 30, 2024, the laundromat exploded , injuring multiple people, destroying the building, and damaging neighboring businesses.

A report from the city details the efforts made to work with Pardee to repair the building and remove hazards.

The Ocala Police Department reported an increase in break-ins at the nearby liquor store due to the condition of the structure.

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