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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Ocala 18-Year-Old Arrested on Solicitation Charge Involving Minor

An 18-year-old Ocala man was arrested on a Marion County warrant charging him with using a computer to solicit a child for unlawful sexual activity.

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Local
1 day ago
Rider Sues Ocala Training Center After Horse Steps in Hole, Causing Crushing Injuries

A Marion County rider has filed a negligence lawsuit against an Ocala horse training facility, alleging he suffered serious back injuries when his horse stepped into a large hole on a training track and fell on top of him.

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Entertainment
1 day ago
Williston Watermelon Festival Returns with Free Family Fun, Live Music and Local Flavor

The annual Williston Watermelon Festival is set to bring hundreds of vendors, live entertainment, family activities and plenty of free watermelon to downtown Williston this weekend.

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Entertainment
1 day ago
Elvis: The Summer Festival Rocks the Stage in Ocala

Elvis: The Summer Festival brings full weekend of tributes, classics and high-energy experiences to Marion County.

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Weather Updates
2 days ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST JUNE 12-14: Will It or Won’t It

Should you plan for rain? It depends, North Central Florida, it depends.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Felony Drug Suspect Arrested in Lady Lake with Assistance from U.S. Marshals Service

A 20-year-old man wanted on felony fentanyl-related charges in Marion County was arrested June 10 in Lady Lake after being located by the U.S. Marshals Service and local law enforcement.

Health & Wellness
2 days ago
BREAKING: City of Ocala Issues Boil Water Notice for Parts of Shady Glynn Subdivision

Residents of the area are advised to boil all water for drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, washing dishes or food preparation until further notice.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Sumter County Opens New Joint Training Facility and Emergency Shelter

The new facility will allow seamless interagency cooperation between Sumter County Fire & EMS and The Villages Public Safety Department.

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