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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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Spring Guide
3 months ago
Ocala in Full Bloom: Home and Garden Show Returns This Weekend

The Ocala Big Bloom Home & Garden Show returns April 24-26 at the World Equestrian Center.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Cow Creek Wildfire Grows to 1,400 Acres in Levy County, Road Closures and Evacuations in Effect

The Cow Creek wildfire in Levy County has grown to about 1,400 acres and is 30 percent contained, with evacuation orders and road closures remaining in effect.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Gainesville Officials Warn of Worsening Wildfire Conditions

Officials warned that worsening drought and windy conditions are fueling multiple active wildfires in the Gainesville area, prompting a local state of emergency and calls for residents to use extreme caution.

A colored photo of a school bus.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
(UPDATED: SUSPECT IDENTIFED) Suspect Arrested in Marion County School Bus Hit-and-Run

Driver arrested days after fleeing crash that struck a Marion County school bus carrying 54 students, Florida Highway Patrol says.

Sign for AdventHealth Ocala emergency department with pedestrians walking nearby on sidewalk.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Fire in Ocala Parking Garage Contained to Vehicle; No Injuries Reported

A vehicle fire in a multi-story parking garage at AdventHealth’s employee lot in Ocala was quickly extinguished Friday morning, with no injuries reported and limited damage to nearby vehicles.

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Food & Drink
3 months ago
Ocala Hooters to Close Apr. 19 after Nearly a Decade

The Ocala location of Hooters will shut its doors Sunday as part of a broader corporate restructuring effort, ending about 10 years of service.

storm distillery explosion inverness florida
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
(UPDATING) Explosion at Storm Distillery Closes Downtown Inverness Roads, Damages Nearby Businesses

An explosion at Storm Distillery in downtown Inverness prompted a major emergency response, shutting down surrounding roads and causing damage to nearby businesses.

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Health & Wellness
3 months ago
North Central Florida Kids’ Charity Receives Grant, Distributes Free Child Car Seats

Safe Kids North Central Florida will distribute free car seats and provide safety education to eligible families during the free Healthy Heroes Day for Kids event, made possible by a $3,000 grant from the Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

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Food & Drink
3 months ago
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen to Open May 11 at former Bahama Breeze Location in Gainesville

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is set to open in Gainesville on May 11, taking over the former Bahama Breeze location.

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Jobs
3 months ago
Better Together, Ocala Church to Host Nationwide Days of Second Chances Job Fair

Job seekers facing barriers to employment will have the opportunity to meet hiring employers, receive job coaching and potentially secure on-the-spot job offers during a Nationwide Days of Second Chances job fair on April 23.

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