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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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Features
1 year ago
Defunct Ocala: The rise and eerie fall of Panorama Inn, Silver Lake Lodge’s ghostly past

Once a tranquil lakeside resort in Silver Springs Shores, this forgotten inn lives on through postcards, paranormal tales, and whispers of what once was.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man shot and killed in early morning Summerfield incident, deputies investigating

Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating a fatal shooting on SE 21st Court; no arrests have been made.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Online sting to protect children: 15 arrested in Ocala operation

Police say suspects believed they were meeting minors after engaging in explicit online conversations with undercover officers.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
“Keanu Reeves” romance scam dupes victims out of $160K — including Marion County woman

AI-powered con used mobile games and fake video chats to trick women into sending money to a scammer posing as the Hollywood star.

Features
1 year ago
Defunct Ocala: Tommy Bartlett’s Deer Ranch offered roadside charm before Florida’s theme park boom

Long before mega-parks took over, this petting zoo near Silver Springs gave travelers a gentle wildlife experience, now only remembered in photos and postcards.

A bank manager in a suit and green striped tie smiles while speaking with two clients seated across the desk. A nameplate reading "Bank Manager" is visible in front of him, and a green plant is in the background.
Ask The Expert
1 year ago
Cogent Bank: What every Ocala business owner should know about lending

Cogent Bank’s Nick Blaser says strong relationships and preparation are key to small business lending. In a growing Ocala market, the bank offers flexible, personalized solutions to help businesses succeed.

Features
1 year ago
Defunct Ocala: Juliette helped build Dunnellon, then vanished without a trace

Once a booming phosphate hub near Rainbow Springs, this forgotten community faded quietly into local legend.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
MCSO seeks help identifying suspects in Summerfield vehicle burglaries

Two guns stolen during string of break-ins on SE 142nd Lane; surveillance video released as investigators urge public to come forward.

Features
1 year ago
Defunct Ocala: Prince of Peace Memorial blended faith and art near Silver Springs

Sculptor Paul Cunningham’s Prince of Peace Memorial quietly welcomed mid-century travelers with handcrafted dioramas and spiritual serenity before vanishing from the landscape.

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Local
1 year ago
Weird, wild, and wonderfully handmade: Ocala Oddities Market packs downtown with curious crowds

From skull lamps to spell jars, Friday night’s funky market mixed the mystical and macabre with live music, food trucks and a whole lot of handcrafted cool.