EATONVILLE, Fla. — Channel 9 has learned that Eatonville Police Chief Gene Bernal has resigned.
Bernal confirmed that information Tuesday.
Bernal and Mayor Anthony Grant have been at odds recently after Bernal said his department purchased 13 new police vehicles, but the mayor is taking five of the cars away for city use.
We'll have the latest on the chief's resignation coming up on Channel 9 Eyewitness News at 4.
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