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Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Ocala police are looking for yet another person in connection with the deadly shooting outside the Burger King on Silver Springs Boulevard

If you know where police can find Pete Matthews, 34, you’re asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-STOP (7867) or **TIPS on your cell. Tips are anonymous.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Man found guilty, sentenced to life for sexually battering child

The State Attorney’s Office says the victim told investigators that 47-year-old Christopher Holding would often “tie or chain up” the victim while sexually battering them.

Health & Wellness
3 years ago
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Brain Bus will stop in Marion County today

In Marion County, roughly 11% of residents 65 or older have been diagnosed as probable Alzheimer’s cases.

Sports
3 years ago
Ole Miss crushes Florida on the road 103-85

Florida returns home to play Arkansas on Saturday at 4 p.m.

Sports
3 years ago
UCF Knights’ defense powers team to comeback victory over No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks | PHOTOS

UCF picked up its first Big 12 win in its inaugural season in the conference, leading to fans storming the court in celebration after the victory.

Education
3 years ago
Florida waives out-of-state requirements to welcome students fleeing college campus antisemitism

Under an emergency order signed Tuesday, an out-of-state student who has demonstrated “a well-founded fear of persecution” based on religion would have certain requirements, application deadlines and out-of-state tuition, waived.

Elections
3 years ago
DeSantis and Haley jockey for second without Trump and other takeaways from Iowa GOP debate

Former president Donald Trump held a rival town hall Wednesday on Fox News. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie suspended his campaign just hours before the debate.

Community
3 years ago
Stormy night results in victory for Pine Ridge residents trying to fend off development in their neighborhood

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners shot down a developer’s plan to start new home construction on what is the abandoned Pine Ridge Golf Course.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
OPD arrests 23-year-old on murder charges

Ocala police officers say multiple leads, evidence and witnesses helped link 23-year-old Zy’Wantre Lester to the shooting that happened on December 22, 2023.

Education
3 years ago
Marion County hits a new educational milestone

2023 saw a record-breaking enrollment year for Marion County Public Schools.