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Fire crews had no choice; delayed response time to Monday’s tornado
Ocala, Florida — Marion County Fire Rescue specialty units had a delayed response to the EF-1 tornado that touched down in the Palm Cay and Oak Run subdivisions, located off SR 200, Monday....
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Local mom uses Facebook to teach her daughter a lesson
Ocklawaha, Florida — Recently, a reader contacted Ocala Post about a common problem that many parents are forced to deal with today: Facebook. After seeing the Facebook post in question, Ocala Post...
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City of Ocala hikes up water and sewer rates
Ocala, Florida — Do you think you already pay too much for your water and sewer in the city of Ocala? Well, get ready to dish out even more of your hard earned pennies. Water and sewer rates for Ocala...
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To the Editor: This is a life and death decision for us
I recently read an article about many positive efforts to improve the economy of Marion County. I also read, and am experiencing, the results of one area of negative impact on the economy of Marion...
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OPD: Man wanted after he beat woman in street
Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man they say beat his ex-girlfriend in the street. The beating occurred at the intersection of Southwest...
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Woman, 25, wanted on multiple warrants
Ocala, Florida — An Ocala woman, who has multiple active warrants for her arrest, is still on the run. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Melissa L. Snyder,...
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Lake Weir reopens with precautions
Lake Weir — It has been a week since more than a thousand dead fish washed-up on the shore of Lake Weir prompting beach closures. The Florida Department of Health closed the beaches after the water...
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Toddler found unresponsive, died
Ocala, Florida — On Saturday, Ocala Police responded to 244 Northeast 44th Avenue, in reference to a child who was found floating in a pool. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the mother of the...
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Woman wanted on numerous warrants was followed
Ocala, Florida — On Friday, Ocala Post reported that Melissa Snyder, 25, was wanted on several warrants in Marion County. On Saturday, Less than 24-hours after the article was published, Snyder was...
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Staffing shortages caused 3 ambulances to shut down Saturday
Marion County — Persistent staffing shortages have been the cause for Marion County Fire Rescue to shut down ambulances over the last few months. This event, called a “brown out,” has been putting a...
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Dunnellon Police Chief Joanne Black resigns, MCSO steps in
Dunnellon, Florida — Dunnellon Police Chief Joanne Black has resigned her position as police chief of the Dunnellon Police Department. City Manager Eddie Esch Sr. said Chief Black’s resignation was for...
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Domestic violence survivor who nearly died thanks first responders
WARNING: Video contains graphic images. Ocala, Florida — Recently, the Ocala Police Department received an inspiring message from a victim of a past case of Domestic Violence. OPD Public Information...
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20-year-old in critical condition following crash
Ocklawaha, Florida — A 20-year-old man remains in the hospital after he flipped his vehicle on Wednesday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a black 2000 Dodge Durango was traveling...
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Public school will start a week earlier
Marion County — The Marion County School Board announced that Marion County public schools will now start on August 17 — a week earlier than normal. Previously, the start date was scheduled for August...
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MCSO: Bizarre sex case
Ocala, Florida — On July 29, 2014, a Marion County sheriff’s deputy responded to a home in Silver Springs Shores in reference to an alleged sex crime on a now 16-year-old female. Upon arrival, the...
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FHP: Traffic stop leads to 19 charges
Ocala, Florida — Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Juan A. Marrero was conducting traffic enforcement on I-75 at Mile Marker 361 when he “clocked” a white 2009 Infinity SUV at 92 mph. Trooper Marrero then...
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Arraignment set for aunt of baby that died at Parkside Gardens Apartments
Ocala, Florida — An arraignment date has been set for the sister of the mother whose baby died at Parkside Gardens Apartments. Toyana R. Evans, 27, was arrested on April 22, on a warrant that was...
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Vanguard alumni PJ Williams drafted by the New Orleans Saints
Vanguard alumni and former Florida State Seminole P.J. Williams became the first Ocala athlete since Antonio Allen to be drafted in the annual NFL Draft. Williams was selected by the New Orleans Saints...
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Marion Oaks murder suspect on the run
Marion Oaks — Marion County sheriff’s Detectives are searching for a 19-year-old suspect who shot his stepfather to death in Marion Oaks Friday night. At approximately 11 p.m., dispatchers received a...
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Firefighters, EMTs, and residents get a slap in the face; you won’t believe why
Ocala, Florida — This coming Tuesday, May 5, Marion County commissioners will vote to approve a complete re-organization of county management, which includes appointing a fire chief without an...
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