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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.

Local
8 months ago
Ellianos Coffee to open second Ocala location this month

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ellianos Coffee is preparing to open its second Ocala location […]

Local
8 months ago
Father–Daughter Duo Launches Devil Dog Bin Wash in Ocala

Ocala father-daughter duo are bringing a new kind of clean to Marion County with Devil Dog Bin Wash, a specialized service that sanitizes and deodorizes trash bins and dumpsters for homes and businesses.

Local
8 months ago
Marion County Fire Rescue battles Belleview mobile home fire

Marion County Fire Rescue crews swiftly contained a Belleview mobile home fire Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes and trees.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Deputies make multiple arrests in assault, vandalism and burglary cases

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported several arrests this week tied to separate cases of battery, fleeing law enforcement, attempted burglary and property damage.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Five taken to jail in Marion County on charges ranging from DUI to battery

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests Wednesday in separate incidents involving drug possession, trespassing, theft, and battery across the county.

Features
9 months ago
Debunked Ocala: The curious legacy of Hunter Springs’ “leech” rumor

Hunter Springs Park in Crystal River remains a beloved spot for swimming and kayaking, despite a lingering local myth about leeches that was never scientifically confirmed.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
DOH-Marion hosts back-to-school immunization clinics across county

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is offering free back-to-school immunizations for children at its Ocala clinic and mobile units throughout the county.

Local
9 months ago
Marion County Fire Rescue extinguishes mobile home fire in Citra

Late-night fire damages Citra mobile home; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.

Jobs
9 months ago
Marion County Children’s Alliance hiring male mentor for local youth

The Marion County Children’s Alliance is hiring a part-time male mentor to guide youth ages 10–17.

Features
9 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Monkey Island – Silver Springs’ accidental tourist attraction

Monkey Island in Silver Springs, Florida, is home to wild rhesus macaques introduced in the 1930s as a tourism stunt gone wrong. Though intended to stay on an island, the monkeys swam away and now roam the area. Today, they’re a curious local fixture—both a tourist draws and a public health concern.

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