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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.

Hunter and Dupree of Wind-FM smiling on stage with a cheering audience behind them at the Reilly Arts Center.
Entertainment
2 months ago
WIND-FM’s ‘Rocks the Reilly’ Brings Alter Eagles Tribute to Ocala May 16

WIND-FM’s “Rocks the Reilly” concert series returns to Ocala on May 16 with a performance by Alter Eagles, a tribute act honoring the iconic sound of the Eagles.

A large brick building with white pillars and large, glass windows stand in the middle of a busy town. In front the building is a fountain spouting water upward, benches, a flagpole, lamp posts, and trees.
Local
2 months ago
Wildwood Begins Barwick Street Improvements Project

A nine-month infrastructure project is underway in Wildwood as crews work to address drainage and flooding concerns along Barwick Street.

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Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Blue-Green Algae Health Alert Issued for Orange Lake in Marion County

Health officials are warning residents to avoid contact with water near the Eagles Nest Dock area of Orange Lake after harmful algae toxins were detected.

A colored image of yard debris on a lawn.
Local
2 months ago
Sumter County Waives Yard Debris Fees During Burn Ban

Sumter County is temporarily waiving fees for residential yard debris disposal at the Citizens’ Drop-Off Area in Lake Panasoffkee.

Two surveillance images released by Ocala police. The left image shows a man inside the mall. The right image shows a woman and a man walking together.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Ocala Police Seek Help Identifying Persons of Interest in Paddock Mall Altercation

Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying several individuals connected to a May 10 altercation at Paddock Mall.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Launches Month-long Effort to Highlight Missing Persons Cases

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is sharing missing persons cases throughout May in recognition of Missing Persons Month, encouraging the community to share posts and come forward with information that could help bring answers to families.

Mugshot of a middle-aged woman with wet brown hair in an orange jail jumpsuit, facing the camera; Marion County Sheriff's Office watermark visible on the right.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Ocala Accountant Arrested on Fraud, Elderly Exploitation Charges in Marion County

Investigators say an Ocala accountant stole more than $100,000 from a business and exploited an 89-year-old client.

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Business
3 months ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in North Central Florida in April 2026

A mix of new retail openings, healthcare expansion, entertainment upgrades and service industry growth marked another active month for business activity across the 352.

A man died in a fatal crash on I-75 when his vehicle overturned.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Fatal Crash on I-75 in Marion County Leaves One Dead, Another Seriously Injured

A crash involving a pickup truck and two tractor-trailers on I-75 in Marion County on Wedneday morning left one man dead and another seriously injured.

A wood sign features white text reading, "Fire Danger Today! Prevent Wildfires." In the center of the sign is a yellow box with a red border with black text reading, "High." The sign is placed in a forest.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Levy County Official Defends Response to Cow Creek Fire Amid Criticism

Public safety chief says crews followed protocol as social media concerns grow over wildfire response.

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