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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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Food & Drink
2 months ago
Ocala Hooters to Close Apr. 19 after Nearly a Decade

The Ocala location of Hooters will shut its doors Sunday as part of a broader corporate restructuring effort, ending about 10 years of service.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
(UPDATING) Explosion at Storm Distillery Closes Downtown Inverness Roads, Damages Nearby Businesses

An explosion at Storm Distillery in downtown Inverness prompted a major emergency response, shutting down surrounding roads and causing damage to nearby businesses.

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Health & Wellness
2 months ago
North Central Florida Kids’ Charity Receives Grant, Distributes Free Child Car Seats

Safe Kids North Central Florida will distribute free car seats and provide safety education to eligible families during the free Healthy Heroes Day for Kids event, made possible by a $3,000 grant from the Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

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Food & Drink
2 months ago
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen to Open May 11 at former Bahama Breeze Location in Gainesville

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is set to open in Gainesville on May 11, taking over the former Bahama Breeze location.

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Jobs
2 months ago
Better Together, Ocala Church to Host Nationwide Days of Second Chances Job Fair

Job seekers facing barriers to employment will have the opportunity to meet hiring employers, receive job coaching and potentially secure on-the-spot job offers during a Nationwide Days of Second Chances job fair on April 23.

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Features
2 months ago
Abandoned Williston Hospital Fails to Draw Bidders at Tax Deed Auction

A long-vacant Williston hospital failed to attract any bidders at auction, leaving its future uncertain after years of financial and legal troubles.

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Entertainment
2 months ago
“Pirates of Penzance” Brings Classic Comic Adventure to Ocala Theatre Scene

The “Pirates of Penzance” will set sail in Ocala for a single matinee performance on April 19.

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Entertainment
2 months ago
Curtain Up on Creativity: The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre Brings Stories to Life for All Ages

The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre offers year-round theatre classes, workshops and scholarship opportunities that help students of all ages build performance skills, confidence and creativity on and off the stage.

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Entertainment
2 months ago
Big Culture Takes Over Gainesville for a Three-Day Creative Eruption

Big: Culture & Arts Festival returns April 10-12 with music, art installations and immersive experiences across downtown Gainesville.

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Entertainment
2 months ago
LOL All Night: Comedy Hits the Marion Theatre in Ocala

The LOL Comedy Show returns to the Marion Theatre on April 25 for 90 minutes of laughs and local flair.

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