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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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Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Lady Lake Police Seek Armed, Dangerous Suspect Tied to Shooting and Armed Robbery

Lady Lake police are searching for an 18-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a May shooting into an occupied vehicle and a separate armed robbery at a local business.

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Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Ocala Woman Arrested after Calling 911 Multiple Times Over Denied Jell-O Shot at Local Bar

An Ocala woman was arrested after deputies say she repeatedly called 911 because a bar refused to serve her a Jell-O shot.

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Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Gainesville Man Accused of Sending Intimate Photo of Ex-Girlfriend to her Boss Arrested on Cyberharassment Charges

A Gainesville man faces sexual cyberharassment and digital voyeurism charges after deputies say he sent a nude photo of his former girlfriend to her employer.

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Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Marion County Deputies Search for Missing Endangered Ocala Woman

Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating an endangered Ocala woman who is diabetic, insulin-dependent and may be experiencing memory loss.

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Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Ocoee Woman Killed in ATV Rollover Crash Near Waldo

A 42-year-old Ocoee woman was killed Friday night when an ATV overturned east of Waldo.

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Food & Drink
7 days ago
Gainesville’s Afternoon Restaurant Earns Michelin Recommendation in First Statewide Florida Guide

Afternoon Restaurant in Gainesville was among 38 Florida eateries recognized with a Michelin recommendation as the guide expanded statewide for the first time.

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Health & Wellness
1 week ago
Gainesville Planned Parenthood Health Center to Close in June

Planned Parenthood officials said the Gainesville clinic will close June 26 as the organization adjusts services based on changing patient demand.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Gainesville Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Following Child Exploitation Investigation

A Gainesville man was sentenced to life in prison after investigators found more than 59,000 files containing child sexual abuse material.

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Community
1 week ago
City of Ocala Accepting Applications from Nonprofits for 2027 Street Banner Lottery

The City of Ocala is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2027 street banner lottery program through Aug. 1.

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Entertainment
1 week ago
Ocala Bull Bash Returning to Southeastern Livestock Pavilion with Gary Allan Concert

Ocala’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival returns June 20 with professional bull riding, live country music and a performance by Gary Allan.