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.

Exterior view of Gilbert’s Hardware & General Store with STIHL and YETI signage, a parked vehicle, and lawn equipment displayed outside.
Community
4 months ago
Gilbert’s Hardware & General Store: A Marion County mainstay since 1986

From power tools to pulled pork, Gilbert’s Hardware has built nearly 40 years of trust, service, and small-town charm in northwestern Marion County.

A group of people prepare to slide down a pair of water slides labeled "Silver Bullet" at a water park. Two women in swimsuits are seated at the top of the slides, smiling. Behind them, other individuals, including a person in an orange and white wheelchair, wait their turn. The scene is surrounded by trees, and the slide structure is wooden with a sign overhead.
Features
4 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Where Wild Waters once flowed

Exploring the lost landmarks and attractions that shaped Marion County’s past.

A professionally dressed man with white hair and glasses smiling in front of a sign that reads 'College of Central Florida.' He is wearing a dark suit, striped tie, and a lapel pin.
Community
4 months ago
Leading by example: CF President Jim Henningsen’s commitment to community and service

Through visible leadership, service-learning initiatives, and a family-wide commitment to giving back, Henningsen reinforces CF’s mission to serve and uplift the Marion County community.

Side-by-side mugshots of Dianely Torres, a young woman with red hair and facial acne, wearing a striped jail uniform; one image shows her wearing glasses, the other without.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Former Marion County substitute teacher faces additional charges in child exploitation case

Investigators say 24-year-old Dianely Torres admitted to a sexual relationship with a student and may have more victims.

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