Officials said several students were still on the grounds of Osceola Middle School Friday when they were notified about a suspicious man. Ocala police said when they arrived, they found Scott Harding Lynn, 38, sitting underneath an overhang with his personal belongings spread out. Police said they could smell alcohol emitting from Lynn’s breath, who […]
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Hundreds of Verizon customers turned to social media Tuesday to express their frustration with Verizon’s rate increases. Many vowing to “dump” Verizon as their mobile carrier. Verizon says customers should not be upset. Verizon said the company is raising the price of its unlimited plan while introducing a slightly cheaper, more limited version. Beginning August […]
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Ocala, Florida — An Ocala man was arrested after he was caught trespassing on school grounds. Ocala Police Department officers responded to the 2500 block of Northeast 11th Court after a caller reported seeing a man, later identified as Nathan Manypenny, 32, looking in sheds and vehicles throughout the neighborhood. While in route, the caller […]
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Ocala, Florida — A federal corrections officer was arrested in Ocala Tuesday and charged with Federal Bribery by a Public Official. Federal agents say, Albert Larry Harris, 27, worked at the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex in Sumter County. An undercover investigation revealed that Harris received thousands of dollars in bribes and supplied drugs and other […]
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[Last updated on August 26, at 6:25 p.m.] Weirsdale, Florida — A death investigation is underway after two dead bodies — one male one female — were found in a vehicle. The 911 call came in at approximately 9:38 a.m. When investigators arrived, they discovered a maroon Dodge Durango parked in the parking lot of a […]
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Duke Energy Florida customers could soon see a significant increase in their power bills if a rate hike request is approved by the Florida Public Service Commission. Duke Energy has already applied for a request with the Florida Public Service Commission to raise its rates 8.5 percent. This means Duke Energy customers would pay more […]
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During an early Saturday morning traffic stop, a deputy allegedly smelled marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle. The driver, Pattreon Stokes, 26, was then asked to step out of the vehicle. Stokes also had a 7-month old child in the front seat of the car. Upon searching the vehicle, deputies found 197 grams of methamphetamine, rock […]
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[Video brought to you by our partners at Accuweather.com] Florida residents are once again preparing for a powerful hurricane. The Florida Keys is currently under an evacuation. “This hurricane has the potential to be a major event for the East Coast. It also has the potential to significantly strain FEMA and other governmental resources occurring […]
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[Video brought to you by our partners at Accuweather.com] Officials with Marion County Public Schools announced Wednesday that they will be closed Friday, September 8, and Monday, September 11, due to Hurricane Irma. On Monday afternoon, Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for every county in Florida in anticipation of Irma. A state of emergency […]
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Those who are scheduled to receive their food stamp benefits later in the month should have received them early, according to the Florida Department of Children and Families. “To help families prepare for Hurricane Irma, SNAP benefits for the month of September have been released to customers who would normally receive benefits later in the […]
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Forest Service Public Affairs Specialist Susan Blake said Thursday that due to Hurricane Irma, the Ocala National Forest will be closing trails, campgrounds and concession areas to the public on Friday, September 8, 2017, at 5 p.m. until further notice. Additionally, the Ocala district ranger offices will be closed Friday through Monday and will […]
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[Video brought to you by our partners at AccuWeather] Marion County officials have issued a Mandatory evacuation for residents who live in modular and mobile homes. The latest models for Hurricane Irma have shifted the storm slightly left, taking it straight up the Florida Peninsula. AccuWeather meteorologists said that “the worst-case scenario is now possible […]
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The National Weather Service Hurricane Center has issued the following warnings for Marion County. ALL information contained within this article came directly from the NOAA. This includes the State Road 200 area, Dunnellon, and Rainbow Lakes Estates area. Hurricane wind conditions are expected somewhere within the Marion county area within the next 36 hours with […]
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On September 13, 2017, FEMA released a Florida Disaster Declaration for areas hit by Hurricane Irma. Marion County is listed for Individual Assistance (IA). Ocala Post spoke with FEMA Thursday and confirmed the information. According to FEMA, individuals seeking assistance must apply within 60 days. FEMA does not provide assistance for food loss. If you […]
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Ocala, Florida — The Marion County Legal Support Association is now accepting applications for the Mary Sullivan Scholarship Award in the amount of $500.00 for students interested in obtaining a degree in the legal field. Deadline to apply for the scholarship is December 1, 2017. No application fee. For scholarship information and/or an application packet, […]
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Ocala, Florida — An Ocala man who was wanted by the Ocala Police Department was arrested Wednesday and charged with Aggravated Battery with a Firearm and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. Police say that sometime in early September, Searron Brooks III, 20, was angry and became involved in a verbal argument with […]
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Marion County — In a press release, the Marion County Health Department said that in the near future mosquito populations are expected to be larger than normal due to Hurricane Irma. Florida Department of Health Officials is urging Floridians and visitors to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases during as floodwaters continue to recede. Everyone should remain […]
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The Florida Department of Children and Families is currently reviewing a formal complaint to bring felony charges against Walter Ravon Dawson, 48, also known as Ray Dawson, of Orlando after he filed false reports against a Marion County man. Dawson told DCF that the father of three had injected drugs into his wife, forced wine […]
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Marion County Parks and Recreation has teamed up with the Marion County Public Library System to provide activities and events at a location near you! Paws & Pages Pet Expo When – Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where – Ocala Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala Looking for a new best […]
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Marion County Officials said they removed 56 dogs from a home, located at 931 Northeast 12th Avenue. Ocala Police said that a three-year-old child had been living in the urine and feces-filled residence. On October 5, OPD received a call in which the caller reported that there was a foul smell coming from the residence. […]
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