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Residents furious, say that Marion County officials want to destroy look of...
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has sent a letter of intent to Seritage SRC Finance, the owner of the old Sears building in the Paddock Mall, offering $4 million for the property. According to...
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Video: Hardee’s gets called out on french fry scam
It is not a magic trick, but many say it is an unethical business practice that goes unchecked. In the video, a customer demonstrates that an order of medium and large fries from Hardee’s fast-food...
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Marion County Sheriff’s Office out of line in approach to purchase Sears...
Ocala, Florida — The Marion County Board of County Commissioners expressed their displeasure with how the Marion County Sheriff’s Office approached a plan to purchase the old Sears building valued at...
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Marion County announces increase in COVID-19 cases
Ocala, Florida—Marion County is reporting 13,462 cumulative cases of COVID-19 as of this afternoon. This is an increase of 182 cases from yesterday (Dec. 2). Of Marion COVID-19 tests from Dec. 2, 11.3%...
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Rural King burglarized, armed suspect on the run
The Ocala Poice Department is asking for the public’s help with identifying an armed burglary suspect. According to OPD, December 13, 2020, at approximately 3:20 A.M., an unknown suspect used an...
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Marion County plans for arrival of COVID-19 vaccine — Will you get it?
Marion County — The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Florida and have begun to be used in the state. In Marion County, that means some long-term care staff and residents may soon be...
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Five years later and against all odds: Woman attained her dream following...
Ocala, Florida — On Sunday, September 20, 2015, the sun was just going down when John Chiguina, and his then-girlfriend, Jennifer “Shelley” Turner, decided to go for a ride on Chiguina’s black 2014...
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Florida’s first Safe Haven Baby Box unveiled
Ocala – Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) hosted an unveiling ceremony for Florida’s first Safe Haven Baby Box (SHBB) at the MLK First Responder Campus, 505 NW MLK Jr. Ave., on December 15. A small number of...
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Residents ages 65 and older can soon be vaccinated
Marion County — Marion County residents ages 65 and older will soon be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination. The Department of Health in Marion County is slated to receive its first shipment of...
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Pedestrian struck, killed on Southeast Maricamp Road
A man was hit and killed late Wednesday in the 3200 block of Southeast Maricamp Road. According to police, the accident happened at approximately 10:50 p.m. in a dark area near the traffic light at...
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Masturbating bandit behind bars, held without bail
Florida — A felon who was being held in a Georgia prison has been transferred back to Marion County to face a plethora of felony charges. On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, Anthony Sean Howard, 25, was...
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Catalytic converter thefts reported in Marion County
Multiple catalytic converter thefts have been reported in Ocala. According to several recycling facilities, as scrap, catalytic converters are valued between $100 and $600 (just an estimate) depending...
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Man wanted in road rage incident, went after victim with baseball bat
Ocala, Florida — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who they say became enraged during a traffic incident and took matters too far. According to authorities, following the...
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Winn-Dixie employee arrested, undervalued his meat
Dunnellon, Florida — A Winn-Dixie loss prevention employee discovered that a meat department employee had been discounting his meat and then checking himself out at a self-checkout register. The...
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Felony warrants issued for catalytic converter thief
Detective Grady with the Ocala Police department has obtained three felony warrants for John Clayton Thomas. Thomas is wanted for the theft of catalytic converters. Multiple catalytic converter thefts...
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Woman severed tip of man’s thumb, charged with aggravated battery
Marion County, Florida — An argument between a husband and wife ended with a 911 call and the tip of the man’s thumb in a plastic baggie. When a deputy and medics arrived at the residence, they were...
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Elementary school paraprofessional arrested, touched little girl
Dunnellon, Florida — A Romeo Elementary para-professional was arrested Thursday after a young student said he had touched her. The investigation began on November 20, 2020, after a female student came...
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Positive outcome for Ocala family following COVID-19 shutdown
The shutdown due to COVID-19 was not bad news for everyone. Philip Hurst, of Ocala, spent most of his work career in sales and restaurant management. In March, when the pandemic hit, he was left with...
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Man sexually abused little girl, gave her an STD
Ocala, Florida — A Department of Children and Families Investigator notified law enforcement after a young girl was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease. When the girl was interviewed, she...
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Department of Health in Marion County moving COVID-19 vaccination operations...
Marion County — The Department of Health in Marion County is moving its COVID-19 vaccination operations to the Paddock Mall, located at 3100 SW College Road, beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The...
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