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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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Business
2 months ago
Waffle House Planned for Dunnellon Near Rainbow Springs Area

A new Waffle House restaurant could soon be coming to Dunnellon as development plans move forward near the Rainbow Springs area.

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Entertainment
2 months ago
Ocala Civic Theatre to Celebrate End of Season 75 with Ovation Awards, Cast Party

Ocala Civic Theatre will wrap up its milestone 75th season with an evening of awards, food and celebration May 30.

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Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Latest DOH-Marion Rabies Alert Issued After Rabid Raccoon Found in Ocala Area

A rabies alert was announced Thursday for part of Marion County after a raccoon in the Ocala area tested positive for the virus.

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Community
2 months ago
Alachua County Seeks Volunteers for Community Ambassador Program Supporting Victim Services Outreach

The Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center is recruiting Community Ambassador Program volunteers to help raise awareness of interpersonal violence prevention and connect residents with available support services. Applications are due May 18, with training beginning May 20.

Beige wooden building with blue double doors, wreaths, and a sign reading COTTON CLUB Museum and Cultural Center; address 837.
Community
2 months ago
Cotton Club Museum to Host Florida Emancipation Day Celebration in Gainesville

The free May 23 event will feature a community walk, live entertainment, educational activities and discussions focused on Florida’s Black history and culture.

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Weather Updates
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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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