Joseph Jackimczuk

Joseph Jackimczuk is a multi-media reporter for 352today. He joins the team following his graduation from the University of Florida, where he received a B.S. in Telecommunications. In his free time, Joseph enjoys alternative rock, Italian food and sitcoms.

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Crime & Safety
6 months ago
18-year-old Ocala native faces 28 charges for possession of child, animal pornography

Detectives say they executed a search warrant on 18-year-old Nicholas Alexander Williams’ house, finding over 25 videos of child/animal pornography.

A sign with fancy filigreed, and lettering, with a digital sign in the middle, sitting on top of a stone support, with a hedge buffer to the front, side and back, with a road to the left and a field and tree line in the back, cars, and light poles to the right.
Local
6 months ago
City of Ocala approves Ocala International Airport infrastructure upgrade

The project will cost close to $2 million and is funded through five grants from the Department of Transporation (FDOT) and funding from the city.

Girl holds a cardboard house, longing for one of her own.
Community
6 months ago
Families in motels: The hidden struggles of Marion County’s homeless students

As the number of homeless students rises, Marion County schools face mounting challenges with transportation, attendance, and limited funding.

A wildlife rescue volunteer holds a large, fluffy juvenile owl indoors. The owl has wide yellow eyes and soft brown and white feathers. A pet carrier sits on the table behind them.
Local
6 months ago
Ocala Firefighters help rescue flightless owl from a transformer station

OFR says the owl was freed from the fenced area of the transformer station and reunited with its mother in the nearby wilderness.

Abby Ferrell and her brother, Nate, have ties to Dance Marathon that will last a lifetime.
Local
6 months ago
Abby Ferrell named director after UF Dance Marathon raises $1.3 million

Inspired by her brother’s medical journey, the UF senior steps into a leadership role following the 26.2-hour fundraiser for Shands Children’s Hospital.

MCSO deputies are investigating the scene of the shooting.
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
UPDATE: Deputies identify victim in Belleview shooting

Authorities have identified the victim as 33-year-old Tevin Edward Hargrove.

Marion County Sheriff's deputies arrested 28-year-old Mike Struble after finding him in a nearby garden shed.
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
K-9 Gunner helps track down burglary suspect after foot chase in Ocala

Bodycam footage shows Marion County deputies and K-9 unit locating man wanted on burglary warrant hiding in backyard shed.

Jaquese Sankey, 22, is currently out on bond with an upcoming court date on May 20.
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
22-year-old arrested in Ocala for sexual acts with minor, explicit messages with underage girls

Jaquese Sankey faces multiple charges after allegedly targeting 13-year-old and other minors.

Alvin Lee Cornick, 38, is held at the Marion County Jail without bond.
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Fort McCoy man arrested for possessing child pornography and other disturbing images

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department arrested 38-year-old Alvin Lee Cornick after notification from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Ocala Car Audio is located near the intersection of Silver Springs Blvd. and S Pine Ave.
Business
6 months ago
Ocala business owner feels the pinch as tariffs drive up costs on imported goods

Parish Tanner, the Owner of Ocala Car Audio, says the prices of imported goods have skyrocketed, and hopes his business can stay afloat while manufacturing moves back to the U.S.