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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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Weather Updates
3 weeks ago
Hurricane Preparedness Events Planned Across the 352 Ahead of 2026 Season

With hurricane season beginning June 1, organizations across North Central Florida are hosting preparedness workshops and community events to help residents get ready.

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Education
3 weeks ago
College of Central Florida to Host Application Day Events in Ocala, Lecanto and Chiefland

Future students can apply to the College of Central Florida for free during a series of Application Day events scheduled in June across the college’s three campuses.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Marion County Deputy Stabbed in Ambush Attack, Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder

A Marion County sheriff’s deputy survived a stabbing attack May 13 in Dunnellon after investigators say a suspect ambushed him while responding to a suspicious person call.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Sumter County to Begin Morse Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project May 18

A traffic improvement project at the intersection of Morse Boulevard and Chitty Chatty Run/Sandalwood Drive is expected to begin May 18 and continue for about 45 days.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Pedestrian Critically Injured in Lady Lake Crash on U.S. 27/441

Lady Lake police are conducting a traffic homicide investigation after a pedestrian was critically injured in an early morning crash May 13.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
WIND-FM’s ‘Rocks the Reilly’ Brings Alter Eagles Tribute to Ocala May 16

WIND-FM’s “Rocks the Reilly” concert series returns to Ocala on May 16 with a performance by Alter Eagles, a tribute act honoring the iconic sound of the Eagles.

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Local
4 weeks ago
Wildwood Begins Barwick Street Improvements Project

A nine-month infrastructure project is underway in Wildwood as crews work to address drainage and flooding concerns along Barwick Street.

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Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
Blue-Green Algae Health Alert Issued for Orange Lake in Marion County

Health officials are warning residents to avoid contact with water near the Eagles Nest Dock area of Orange Lake after harmful algae toxins were detected.

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Local
4 weeks ago
Sumter County Waives Yard Debris Fees During Burn Ban

Sumter County is temporarily waiving fees for residential yard debris disposal at the Citizens’ Drop-Off Area in Lake Panasoffkee.

Two surveillance images released by Ocala police. The left image shows a man inside the mall. The right image shows a woman and a man walking together.
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Ocala Police Seek Help Identifying Persons of Interest in Paddock Mall Altercation

Investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying several individuals connected to a May 10 altercation at Paddock Mall.

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