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Attention snow birds: Serial burglar targeting your homes
Fort McCoy, Florida — Marion County residents are warned of a serial burglar targeting the homes of snow birds. Today, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported nearly a dozen homes (that they know...
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Citra shooting suspects now in custody
Citra, Florida — Yarnell Bagley, 20, of Citra was captured by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit, along with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Investigations Unit...
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Special weather statement
Ocala, Florida — The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement effective until Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 6:15 a.m. High pressure will build in from the north tonight....
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Man angry over girlfriend’s side of bed, arrested
Marion Oaks — According to court records, an Ocala man that attempted to strangle his girlfriend to death was released from jail on $2,000 yesterday. On August 25, 2014, Deputy Lisa Azure responded...
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FSBA filing lawsuit to remove Step Up For Students
The Florida School Board Association, an organization that calls themselves the voice of education, is filing a lawsuit today, that if won, would shut down the Step Up For Students program. School...
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FWC: Kids Fishing Derby in Ocala coming soon
Ocala, Florida — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be conducting a Kids Fishing Derby on October 4, 2014, at the FWC’s Ocala Conservation Center. This year’s event will...
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MCSO: Inmate found dead
Ocala, Florida — Marion County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are investigating the death of inmate Mark Dewayne Beekman, 48. He was found deceased at 5:13p.m. in the Marion County Jail’s medical pod....
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Ocala mother and baby shot
Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department is investigating a shooting with multiple shots being fired that occurred at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday. The incident took place at the Ocala Place Apartments on...
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Decomposing body ruled a homicide
Ocala, Florida — The decomposing body of 47-year-old Wendy Ann Kane, that was found on August 12, 2014, after neighbors smelled a foul odor while performing a well-being check, has now been ruled a...
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Ocala’s dumbest criminals: 911 misuse
Ocala, Florida – According to the Ocala Police Department, Adam D. Lanquist, 34, called 911 and cursed at dispatchers after his girlfriend was arrested for domestic violence. Police had already...
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Car causes crash in Ocala and leaves the scene
Ocala, Florida — An Ocala man involved in an accident today says he cannot believe the outcome, or how he was treated by an Ocala Police Department Community Service Specialist. William R. Holloway...
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Two arrested after teen was jumped and beaten
Ocala, Florida — An Ocala woman was released from jail yesterday after she was arrested for having her ex-boyfriend “beat up.” The victim stated that his former girlfriend, Alexis Coffey, 19, invited...
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BOLO for a runaway Forest High School girl issued
Ocala, Florida — A BOLO (be on the lookout) has been issued for a 16-year-old Forest High School girl. Kristie Michelle Stafford was last seen on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Her family reported her...
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Stolen semi located in Ocala
Ocala, Florida — A semi-truck, which was stolen from Maudlin International Saturday night, was found on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at NW 38th Avenue and NW 11th Street, sitting on plywood and...
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Ocala native could be named U.S. Army Europe’s Best Warrior
Wiesbaden, Germany – An Ocala native will compete to be named U.S. Army Europe’s Best Warrior for 2014. Pvt. Benjamin Ranew, a rifleman with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, is among...
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Marion County government official belittles veteran for PTSD
Ocala, Florida — Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious condition that can be very debilitating and even result in the death of the individual afflicted. This condition not only...
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Happy Hearts Preschool 5K and Kids 1/2 mile Fun Run
Ocala, Florida — Happy Hearts Preschool is excited to host the 2nd annual Happy Hearts 5K and Kids 1/2 mile Fun Run on September 20, 2014. The Fun Run is free to children 17 and under. 5K...
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Five busted for marijuana grow houses in Ocala
Ocala, Florida — At approximately 6:15 a.m., on September 9, 2014, the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team, SWAT teams from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Ocala Police Department, the MCSO...
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Teens lead officers on high speed chase after stealing cars
Ocala, Florida — (Official Press Release) On today’s date, September 10, 2014, at approximately 3:55 a.m., an employee of Auto Dealers Exchange, 1205 NW 27th Avenue, reported someone had just stolen...
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Thieves stole more than $15,000 in smartphones
Ocala, Florida — According to Marion County Sheriff’s Office Spokeswoman, Valerie Strong, four (4) black females walked into the Radio Shack on SW 93rd Court and stole 26 smartphones valued at more...
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