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Education
2 years ago
Threat of severe weather prompts some school closures for Tuesday

Some school districts in the 352 are canceling class for tomorrow or dismissing early. Click to see the full list and the forecast.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala police chief says they received more than 100 tips, that helped lead them to the suspected Paddock Mall shooter | VIDEO

Police Chief Mike Balken wouldn’t comment on the suspected motive for the deadly shooting. But says Albert Shell Jr. and victim David Barron knew each other.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
WATCH: Ocala police hold news conference regarding arrest of Paddock Mall shooting suspect

Ocala police chief Mike Balken updated the community on the arrest of 39-year-old Albert Shell Jr. and vows to do everything possible to make sure Shell spends the rest of his life behind bars.

Local
2 years ago
Fiancée of man targeted in Paddock Mall shooting creates GoFundMe for three of his surviving sons

David Nathaniel Barron, 40, died in the shooting at Paddock Mall. His family celebrated his life on Saturday.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: OPD reports no bomb at East Silver Springs Boulevard Walmart, all clear given

Ocala police say the bomb squad from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office searched the Walmart on East Silver Springs Boulevard and there is no danger.

Community
2 years ago
Marion County restarts Neuter Commuter program to control animal population

Marion County Animal Services’ Neuter Commuter is back to help stem the population overgrowth of dogs and cats.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala’s First Friday event blends art and awareness | PHOTOS

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The participatory art installation of Ocala’s Red Sand Project raises awareness about the issue.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Ocala police increase reward to $20k for info that helps police locate and apprehend suspected mall shooter

The Ocala Police Department has upped the reward to $20k for information that leads to the arrest of 39-year-old Albert Shell.

Local
2 years ago
NEW DETAILS: Goodyear blimp makes an overnight pit stop in Marion County | PHOTOS

The famous Goodyear blimp had a “layover” at the airport in Dunnellon on Thursday to refuel.

Community
2 years ago
Heavily damaged office building doesn’t stop two Ocala businesses from serving their clients

It will likely be months before businesses at an office building on East Fort King Street in Ocala will be able to reopen. But that’s not stopping them from doing business.