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Ashley Brace

Ashley is a student at the College of Central Florida and Editor-In-Chief of The Patriot Press, with experience in journalism, media and student leadership.

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Business
20 hours ago
These Businesses Closed in North Central Florida in May 2026

Several businesses across North Central Florida permanently closed during May 2026, including a longtime family-owned gas station, a popular Gainesville nightclub and local eateries.

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Crime & Safety
23 hours ago
17-Year-Old Accused in Southwest Ocala Vehicle Burglary Spree, Car Theft

A 17-year-old is facing multiple felony charges after Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives linked him to a series of vehicle burglaries and the theft of a 2025 Nissan Sentra in southwest Ocala.

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Education
1 day ago
Marion County School Board Announces New Principals, Leadership for 2026-27 Year

Marion County Public Schools has announced new principals for several schools, along with multiple district-level leadership changes for the 2026-27 school year.

Ellianos Coffee decorates exterior of building with festive flowers and scare crow decorations.
Food & Drink
2 days ago
Ellianos Coffee Sets June 24 Opening Date for New Williston Location

The Florida-founded drive-thru coffee chain is rapidly expanding its footprint in the 352.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Woman Accused of Trying to Sell RV She Didn’t Own at Marion County Storage Facility

Marion County investigators say an Orlando woman unlawfully entered an RV at a storage facility, removed ownership documents and attempted to sell the vehicle to another person before being arrested on multiple felony charges.

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Michigan Woman Found Unconscious in Dunnellon Parking Lot, Charged with DUI

A Michigan woman was arrested on a DUI charge after deputies found her unconscious behind the wheel of a running SUV in a Dunnellon parking lot.

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Education
3 days ago
Kinetic, Alachua County to Host Free Digital Literacy Events June 11

Alachua County and Kinetic will host three free digital literacy events on June 11 to help residents improve online skills, learn cybersecurity best practices and explore fiber internet technology.

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Community
4 days ago
Citrus County to Break Ground on New Animal Services Facility June 15

Citrus County will break ground June 15 on a new Animal Services facility in Lecanto, a project officials say will expand services and improve care for animals throughout the community.

A yellow and white map of different drop-off locations in Ocala.
Community
4 days ago
City of Ocala to End Curbside Recycling, Launch Drop-Off Program July 6

Ocala will end curbside recycling services July 6 and replace it with a citywide drop-off program aimed at reducing costs while maintaining recycling access for residents.

Dashcam footage of a man being arrested by police outside of a black Ford Mustang.
Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Lady Lake Police Arrest Driver Under Florida’s New ‘Super Speeder’ Law after 95-mph Stop

A 20-year-old driver was arrested in Lady Lake after police say he was traveling 96 mph in a 40 mph zone on CR 466, triggering criminal charges under Florida’s new “Super Speeder” law.

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