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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Sumter County man arrested for sexual battery on 83-year-old woman

The man was also charged for separate crimes occurring in Wildwood late last year.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Driver in controversial September crash on Maricamp charged with DUI Manslaughter

The collision made headlines after Ocala police revealed they’d had an interaction with the driver and his brother shortly before the crash.

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Roads & Traffic
1 week ago
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle along HWY 441 in southern Ocala

The collision occurred near the intersection of SE 11th Avenue at around 9:20 p.m. Friday night.

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Health & Wellness
1 week ago
Florida Department of Health issues rabies alert for Sparr area of Marion County

One confirmed case of rabies was found in a raccoon killed in the Sparr area on Oct. 22.

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Entertainment
1 week ago
PETA to stage protest event outside Loomis Bros. Circus in Ocala Nov. 2

The animal rights group is calling for the retirement of a 56-year-old elephant that still travels and performs with the show.

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Education
1 week ago
Ocala Film Derby students spotlighted at Marion County Public Schools meeting

Marion County students who competed in the 4th Annual Ocala Film Derby were recognized at Tuesday’s school board meeting after creating short films in just hours during a downtown Ocala challenge. The event awarded a record $22,500 in scholarships.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Fort McCoy man arrested for dumping 2 tons of waste in Deer Back Lake canal

The man admitted to the illegal dumping, saying he did so because of fines he’d incurred from Marion County Code Enforcement.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Levy County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance in missing persons case

Missing and endangered person Derek Abrams was last in contact with authorities from the Tidewater Trailhead area of Dunnellon.

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Community
1 week ago
Southern Hammock RV Resort invites the public to Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11

Ocala nonprofit Veterans Helping Veterans is coming together with the resort to create a moving moment of honor.

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