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OPD: Person of interest wanted for questioning in Macy’s arson case
Macy’s prices were on fire Tuesday, October 16, after an unknown suspect entered the store and set ablaze to part of the clothing section. Ocala Police Department investigators now have a person of...
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OPD: Can you identify these suspects or suspect vehicles?
The Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s help with identifying several theft suspects. Some of the cases involve more than one suspect or suspect vehicle. If you have information about...
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First Friday Art Walk
Today is the First Friday Art Walk. The First Friday Art Walk takes place the first Friday of each month, September through May from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The free event is located within Ocala’s historic...
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AmeriGas customers outraged over unexpected fees, county refused to decrease...
AmeriGas customers say they feel taken advantage of after they were forced to have propane tanks installed at their homes. Previously, propane was delivered to customers via underground gas lines....
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OPD: Sex offender on the run
Detectives with the Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s help with locating Vinnie Lee Owens. Owens is a convicted sex offender and is currently on the run from law enforcement. He is...
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Extreme domestic violence, Ocala couple appear on Dr. Phil show
On Dr. Phil, Friday, Ocala couple Jourdon Bryant and Richard Sherrets, publicly gave detailed accounts of his violence toward her over the past few years. Bryant’s family says they feel like local...
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Information sought in downtown Ocala beating, robbery
The Ocala Police Department is hoping the public can help identify two suspects who beat and robbed a man on October 28. The man, a Molly Maguire’s employee, had walked a female co-worker to her...
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Pineapple Sam’s Cafe shut down for 24-hours following inspection
Silver Springs — Pineapple Sam’s Cafe, located at 18976 E Hwy 40, Silver Springs, was immediately shut down after an emergency order was issued on November 8 by the state. The restaurant was allowed to...
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Violent bank robber wanted by police, FBI
Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department and FBI are seeking the public’s help in locating Myron William Ernst, a suspect wanted for questioning following an attempted bank robbery. According to...
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State Attorney’s Office now investigating after couple appeared on Dr. Phil show
On Dr. Phil, Friday, November 2, Ocala couple Jourdon Bryant and Richard Sherrets, publicly gave detailed accounts of his violence toward her over the past few years. At that time, Bryant’s family...
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Light Up Ocala 2018
The 35th annual Light Up Ocala will take place on November 17, 2018, from 4 to 9 p.m. Watch downtown Ocala come alive with sparkling lights and illuminated icicles. Get in the holiday spirit as you...
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OPD: Round 5, police officers will be out in full force
Ocala — Ocala Police Department police officers will be out in full force beginning November 20, to December 2. Police will be focusing their attention on State Road 200 between Southwest 27th Avenue...
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Man arrested after he mounted horse
A Citra man was arrested Monday after a witness reported that she saw the man having sex with a miniature horse named Jackie G. According to Marion County sheriffs detectives, other witnesses came...
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Walmart shooter still on life support
David Johnson, the man who shot a woman inside a Walmart and later shot himself, is currently on life support at Ocala Regional Medical Center. “Johnson is on a ventilator and does not have any brain...
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Walmart shooter removed from life support
David Johnson, the man who shot a woman inside a Walmart and later shot himself, was removed from life support Monday night and has died. On November 24, Johnson, 55, and 30-year-old Carli Cronin, were...
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2018 Ocala Christmas Parade
The annual Ocala Christmas Parade will take place on December 8, 2018. The parade is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the area of 1800 East Silver Spring Boulevard. This year the theme is ‘The...
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Woman killed in crash after running stop sign
A woman was killed Tuesday afternoon after she ran a stop sign and collided with a 1998 3-axle TEREX crane. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers say that Dinan Mcintosh, 66, of Virginia, was driving a 2004...
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Police step in, aid woman who appeared on Dr. Phil show, investigation moves...
The Ocala Police Department is currently working in collaboration with the State Attorney’s Office with the investigation involving Ocala couple Jourdon Bryant and Richard Sherrets. On a November 2...
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Dunnellon Small Town Christmas Parade rescheduled
The Dunnellon Police Department announced that the 2018 Dunnellon Small Town Christmas Parade & After Party Celebration will be rescheduled due to strong thunderstorms and rain that are expected to...
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More lice cases than usual at some Marion schools
Many parents in Marion County have expressed concern about children recently being sent home from school due to having lice. The Marion County School Board told Ocala Post that they have lice cases...
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