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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.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Crews Respond to Small Wildfire Near Lochloosa in Hawthorne

Firefighters are responding to a 2 to 3 acre wildfire near Lochloosa in Hawthorne that is slowly spreading in a swamp area, with no current threat to the public or structures.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Crash Involving School Bus, Sedan Reported on U.S. 441 in Marion County

Two students and a driver taken to hospital after crash near SE 176th St.

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National
3 months ago
Southwest Airlines to Assist Spirit Passengers Amid Shutdown Impacting Orlando Travelers

Spirit Airlines ceased operations May 2, leaving Central Florida travelers scrambling for flights.

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Entertainment
3 months ago
Lady Lake’s Bounce Town Bash Set May 30 at Rolling Acres Sports Complex

Family-friendly event features 30+ inflatables, food trucks and music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Seven Hospitalized, Including Four Children, After Ocala Crash

Multi-vehicle crash at MLK Jr. Ave. intersection sends seven to hospitals, one child listed as trauma alert.

A brick front restaurant with a balcony has a large blue and red sign reading, " Pizza. Mellow Mushroom. Bakers."
Food & Drink
3 months ago
Mellow Mushroom Rolls Out New Salads, Drinks at Ocala-Area Location

Nationwide menu update includes new salads, cocktails and limited-time free chicken offer in May.

A brick-paved sidewalk sits in the foreground with a tree and shrubbery in a planter next to parking spots on a one-way street in the background. A gray truck is parked in one of the few parking spots up the street and a trash can sits on the sidewalk in front of it. In the further background, The Brick City Center for the Arts stands in the background with a red and blue marquee hanging in front of the building with "Brick City" written in a lit yellow and white display on the marquee. To the left is an open road leading further down to more shops and street parking with brick-paved sidewalks creating a square at the intersection.
Entertainment
3 months ago
Block pARTy! Returns to Ocala with Local Art Showcase and VIP Drawing Event

Marion Cultural Alliance event features 75+ artists, free opening May 1 and ticketed art drawing May 21.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Symphony Under the Stars Returns May 10 at Ocala Golf Club

Mother’s Day event features Ocala Symphony, live music, food vendors and fireworks finale.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Marion County Firefighters Plead Guilty in Hazing Case

Four former Marion County Fire Rescue employees sentenced after violent hazing incident involving rookie firefighter.

A large restaurant front has two stories with the top story being an open-air patio. The first floor has a brick exterior with a large, red strip separating the floors. The red strip has a sign reading, "District Bar & Kitchen."
Entertainment
3 months ago
352 WEEKEND TOP PICKS MAY 1–3: Concerts, Crawls and Community Fun

This weekend brings a mix of live music, local festivals and unique experiences to kick off May.

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