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Sinkhole opens up on Baseline Road, lane closures
The Florida Highway Patrol would like all drivers to use caution when traveling in the area of Baseline Road due to a sinkhole. Southbound lanes are open, however, Northbound lanes on Baseline Road are...
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Man accused girlfriend of cheating, battered her
On Sunday, Ocala police responded to 1940 SW 31st Ave., Ocala, in reference to a disturbance. Dispatch had received a 911 call and in the background, the dispatcher heard a woman scream “Stop! You’re...
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One dead, another injured following Thursday morning crash
Ocala Police Department crash investigators said Thursday that one person died and another was injured following a two-vehicle car crash. The crash occurred at approximately 8 a.m. on State Road 40 at...
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Woman threatened man over his sausage
Ocklawaha, Florida — An Ocklawaha woman remains behind bars after she was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery. A deputy responded to Tall Pines Mobile Home Park, located at 11565 East Highway...
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Jobless rate for May takes a little dip
The unemployment rate in the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion region was 12.2 percent in May, down 0.7 percentage point over the month, 8.2 percentage point higher than the region’s rate a year ago, and...
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Ocala woman who previously gave up husband’s drug safe, arrested again
Ocala police responded to Walmart, located at 2600 SW 19th Ave. Rd., in reference to a theft. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with loss prevention officer, Darrelle Crumpler, who advised that...
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Ocala man remains behind bars after sexually assaulting little girl
Ocala police arrested an Ocala man after UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital reported that he had been accused of sexually assaulted a little girl. The victim, who is under 12, told police that the...
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Lawsuit filed against Marion County Sheriff, Billy Woods
UPDATE: On July 2, 2020, at approximately 8 a.m., less than 24 hours after this article was published, Judge Anthony Tatti signed an Order Releasing Defendant on His Own Recognizance with Conditions of...
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Ocala Mayor will not enforce state order prohibiting alcohol sales at bars
On June 26, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation suspended the on-premises consumption of alcohol at all bars in Florida. As stated in this order signed by Gov. DeSantis, all...
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Police will not respond to fireworks noise complaints due to Senate Bill 140
The Ocala Police Department will not enforce local ordinances regarding noise or related violations involving fireworks due to Senate Bill 140. Senate Bill 140 An act relating to fireworks; creating s....
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Mayor is correct, DBPR would first receive a complaint on a bar, not law...
On June 26, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation suspended the on-premises consumption of alcohol at all bars in Florida. As stated in the order signed by Gov. DeSantis, all...
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COVID-19 update for Marion County
Ocala — The Department of Health in Marion County is reporting 1,043 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of this morning. This is an addition of 57 cases from yesterday and 793 cases from June 1. Key...
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Man smiled, laughed after crashing into packed church, setting it on fire
Ocala, Florida — A bipolar schizophrenic Florida man was arrested Saturday after he plowed his vehicle into a Catholic church and then set the building on fire as parishioners were inside preparing for...
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Robbery suspect slapped pregnant woman as she tried to stop him
A career criminal, identified as Frank Heffernan, was arrested on a warrant after he entered a RaceTrac, located at 3674 NW Blitchton Road, and snatched a $30 phone charge before running out of the...
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Investigation continues following shooting at Ocala Regional Sports Complex
On July 11, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Ocala police responded to the Ocala Regional Sports Complex, located at 3500 SW 67th Ave. in reference to a shooting. According to reports, while police were...
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Man killed after he lost control of his motorcycle, another injured
One person was killed and another was injured Sunday following a single-vehicle crash. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 62-year-old man was riding his motorcycle southbound on SE 180 Avenue Road (.4...
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Extended weather forecast for Marion County
This Afternoon A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. East wind around 6 mph. The chance of...
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Man violated injunction, attacked victim
A man who was recently arrested after he battered his fiance when she refused sex was arrested again after he violated a court-ordered injunction. In April, Jose Arnaldo Espinosa-Millan, 42, was...
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Can you identify this thief? Man drills cash machine, steals cash
The Ocala Police Department is asking for the public’s help in catching a thief. During the night time hours of July 10, 2020, a male driving a blue/green pickup truck arrived at the Splash Car Wash,...
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Appleton to distribute free art kits to local youth
Ocala, Florida — The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is preparing free art supply kits for local youth. During the temporary closure of the Appleton due to COVID-19, the museum team...
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