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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.

A green drink in a plastic cup sits on a table with a white tarp and white background. The cup has a graphic of fruit with "Blossoms Juicy Bar" written under it. Black tapioca pearls lay at the bottom of the cup while ice floats toward the top.
Food & Drink
4 months ago
Sip Into Summer: Where to Find Boba Tea in North Central Florida

From fruity refreshers to creamy milk teas, North Central Florida is home to a growing boba scene to help sip through summer.

An older man with short brown hair in an orange and white striped jumpsuit.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Ocala Man Arrested After Reported Dating Violence Incident

An Ocala man was arrested on a dating violence battery charge after deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance and found a woman with visible facial injuries.

An older African American man in an orange and white striped jumpsuit.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Marion County Man Accused of Pointing Gun at Grandson During Domestic Dispute

A Marion County man was arrested after deputies say he pointed a handgun at his grandson during a late-night domestic dispute and threatened to shoot him.

An American Alligator.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Rainbow River Reopens Following Alligator Bite Incident

Rainbow River reopened Sunday after wildlife officials located an alligator believed to have been involved in a bite incident.

Photo of the front of Walmart.
Business
4 months ago
New Walmart Near The Villages Set to Open June 24

A new Walmart Neighborhood Market in Lady Lake’s Hammock Oaks development is scheduled to open June 24.

Crowd watching fireworks light up the night sky at Tavares July 4th event.
America 250 in the 352
4 months ago
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in North Central Florida for America’s 250th

From Ocala and Belleview to Gainesville, Crystal River and beyond, communities across North Central Florida are lighting up the sky in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

A mugshot of a man with short blonde hair in an orange and white striped jumpsuit.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Ocala Man Arrested in Connection with Shooting Incidents, Battery and Criminal Mischief

An Ocala man was arrested after police say he fired shots from a moving vehicle in two separate locations, damaged property and was involved in a battery incident on June 12.

A mugshot of a white teen with shorter black hair and bangs.
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Teen Arrested on Juvenile Warrant in Marion County Battery Case

A Marion County teenager was arrested after deputies served a juvenile warrant connected to a battery charge stemming from a domestic disturbance earlier in the month.

New lighting upgrades are coming to the pavilion at Lake Lillian Park in Belleview, aiming to improve safety and visibility for evening events like Trunk or Treat and Light Up Lake Lillian.
America 250 in the 352
4 months ago
Belleview Celebrates America’s 250 with Month of Community Events

From family activities and community gatherings to a fireworks celebration, Belleview is inviting residents to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary throughout July.

American flags on the lawn in front of the Heart of the Park building in Ocala, where HCA Florida Healthcare volunteers helped with cleanup and renovation.
America 250 in the 352
4 months ago
UPDATED: Heart of the Park Brings History to Life During America 250 Celebration in Ocala

From Revolutionary War exhibits to living history demonstrations and a community time capsule, Heart of the Park is serving as a centerpiece of Marion County’s America 250 celebration this summer.

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