Ocala, Florida — Ocala police responded to a single vehicle crash where a 2008 Honda Accord struck a concrete wall on the northwest corner at the intersection of Northeast 36th Avenue and State Road 40. The Call was received at 8:07 p.m, Monday. The driver of the vehicle was trapped inside the car. Ocala Fire Rescue […]
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Ocala, Florida — On March 24, 2015, at approximately 4:40 p.m, Ocala Police Department officers responded to 2104 Southeast 3rd Avenue in reference to a report of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers found that a subject, identified as Edgar Curtis Phillips, Jr., 41, had shot himself in the head in front of his […]
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[The video shows in this order: The sister leaving the apartment, followed by Tyecka Evans. Them leaving in a car at approximately 12:45 a.m. The same car returns at approximately 2:35 a.m., and you see Tyecka Evans rush upstairs into her apartment. Tyecka Evans then comes out to wave her sister up, who also runs […]
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Citra, Florida — A woman was hit and killed by a train early Wednesday morning. At approximately 12:15 a.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a pedestrian that had been hit by a train in the 2500 block of Northeast 180th Street, Citra. When deputies arrived, they found a white female deceased […]
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Ocala, Florida — The Kangaroo gas station, located at 909 Northeast 28th Street, was robbed at gunpoint at approximately 2.am., Wednesday. The gunmen was so shameless that, he entered the store while — at least three employees and a customer — were in the store. Witnesses said that the thief entered the store and stated, “You know […]
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Ocala, Florida — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the March 25, 2015, Silver Springs Shores shooting death of Robert J. Wilson, 30. Tykheem Weldon, 16, was developed as a suspect during the investigation. Weldon’s mother drove him to the Sheriff’s Office for an interview on Wednesday. According to the Marion […]
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Ocala, Florida — This “Florida Highlands Mud Hole” event, which has been promoted on Facebook, is not an approved event. The owners of the property contacted the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and made it clear that they have not given permission for their land to be used. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said those who […]
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Ocala, Florida — A Silver Springs Shores man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday. The accident happened in Silver Spring Shores. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver, identified as Walter Devin O’Neal, 21, was traveling in a northeasterly direction on Midway Road at a high-rate of speed when he rounded a […]
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Easter Eggstravaganza – Everyone young and old is invited to attend our annual Easter celebration. The children will hear the true Easter story, enjoy Easter activities, and of course, engage in hunting Easter eggs. We’ll also be serving a light lunch for one and all.Please plan to bring friends, family, and neighbors for this special event […]
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Ocala, Florida — An Ocala Man was charged with Second-Degree Murder Easter Sunday after he was accused of shooting and killing another man during an argument Saturday. In addition to the aforementioned charge, he was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a convicted Felon, Use of a Firearm during a Felony, and Violation of Probation (x2). […]
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[Last updated on April 6, 2015, at 10:10 p.m.] An Ocala police officer has died as the result of an accidental shooting that occurred on Monday. According to Ocala Police Department Public information Officer Sergeant Angy Scroble, Officer Jared Forsyth, 33, was at the Lowell Correctional Institute firing range for a firearms training exercise when […]
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Ocala, Florida — In an e-mail to county commissioners and Marion County Fire Rescue employees, fire chief and assistant county administrator Stuart McElhaney announced to the agency that the county commissioners have directed staff to hold the line on taxes and look for ways to re-prioritize spending to direct more revenue to the ambulance service. […]
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Ocala, Florida — The stress of trying to conceive a baby can be an emotional roller coaster for both a woman and a man. And although National Infertility Awareness Week® doesn’t start until April 19, 2015, Ocala Post decided to meet with an Ocala couple who are facing the realities of infertility. This year, […]
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Ocala, Florida — A career criminal committed the same type of crime twice in one week while out on felony bond; he is now in the hospital. It started on Wednesday, April 1, when Detective Blair with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 7300 block of Northwest 42 Avenue Road in reference to […]
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[Audio Clip from meeting] Ocala, Florida — Despite his best efforts, Mayor Kent Guinn’s veto on the Trinity Lane project was overturned by the City Council Tuesday. Councilman Jim Hilty, who has been against the project from the beginning, also held his position on the development. However, greed within the city council prevailed, and now, the […]
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Dunnellon, Florida — A woman and a man were killed Wednesday night after their motorcycle collided with a car. The accident happened at 10:30 p.m. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said Dana Roberts, 16, who was driving a 2005 Pontiac G6, was stopped at a stop sign westbound on Southwest 85th Place at the intersection of […]
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Ocala, Florida — Authorities said someone discovered a man slumped over his vehicle’s steering wheel Thursday morning. The body was discovered on the side of U.S. 441 near Northwest 35th Street. A passer-by saw the vehicle’s hazard lights and stopped to check on the driver. When the driver did not respond, the good Samaritan broke […]
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Ocala, Florida — SunTrust Bank is taking heavy fire after they sent out letters to some of its business customers telling them their accounts would be closed. Vinny’s Super Pawn, located at 8810 Southwest Highway 200 Unit 121, Ocala, is just one of thousands of customers affected. Pawn shop owner, Evie Mostacci, told Ocala Post […]
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[Last updated on April 10, 2014, at 2:25 p.m.] Ocala, Florida — An Ocala police officer just notified Ocala Post that the bank robbery suspect has been arrested. He was caught trying to break into a motor home located in the 4900 block of East State Road 40. The officer said the man ran, but was […]
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Ocala, Florida — Marion County sheriff’s deputies secured an accident scene Friday evening as Marion County Fire Rescue prepared victims for transport. Deputies kept the accident scene secure until the Florida Highway Patrol was able to arrive. Preliminary reports indicated that a Toyota Camry was traveling west on Country Road 484, and might have been stopped […]
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