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Ocala man sentenced to federal prison for attempting to transfer obscene material to a...

OCALA, Florida - A 44-year-old Ocala man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor. Benjamin Hoover was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber after pleading guilty to the offense on January 7, 2026, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Court documents reveal that on July 23, 2025, Hoover sent...
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J Smart drops R&B nostalgia on Gainesville’s newest radio show

Jatarrus Smart launched his first radio show, "Afternoons with J Smart," on Gainesville's R&B 94.1 station in February 2024. Smart got the job after a Santa Fe College career fair and was chosen for his authentic R&B voice despite no prior radio experience. R&B 94.1 by MARC Radio fills a...
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US 27 near Williston closed again due to fire

WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - A stretch of US 27 near Williston is closed again due to a fire. Williston Fire Rescue officials announced the closure around 9:30. The portion of US 27 east of Williston was shut down until further notice. The road had only been reopened for a few...
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More than 11,000 students to graduate during UF commencement ceremonies

More than 11,000 students will graduate from the University of Florida during its 2026 spring commencement ceremonies from April 29 to May 4. Chris Malachowsky will address graduates at the university-wide ceremony on May 1, while Dr. Skip G.N. Garcia will speak at the Doctoral Ceremony on April 30. More...
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Olympian sells 60-acre horse farm in west Marion for $4.45 million

An equestrian who competed in the most recent Summer Olympics just sold her nearly 61-acre compound in the western part of Marion County for $4.45 million to a Chicago-based real estate investment firm. Horsepower Florida, LLC, sold the multi-acre property, located at 9710 and 9760 160th Avenue in Morriston, to...
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Marion County Traffic Advisory: I-75 Ramp Closures at HWY 27 and SR 40 on...

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Motorists are advised that the southbound I-75 on-ramp from U.S. HWY 27 and the southbound I-75 off-ramp to State Road (SR) 40 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for milling and resurfacing. The following detours will be in effect:
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Jason Bellamy-Fults announces candidacy for Senate District 6, pledges to advocate for Florida’s working...

Local civic leader and working class advocate Jason Bellamy-Fults is officially announcing his candidacy for Florida’s 6th Senate District. The post Jason Bellamy-Fults announces candidacy for Senate District 6, pledges to advocate for Florida’s working families appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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Marion County hosting group prayer initiative every Wednesday

Marion County officials and the local community will gather for a weekly America Prays Initiative this Wednesday. The prayer initiative, which is hosted by county, kicked off on February 18 and takes place every Wednesday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at the Ocala/Marion Veterans Memorial Park (2601 SE Ft. King St. in Ocala).
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Summerfield man sentenced to 10 years for attempted enticement of a minor

OCALA, Florida - Terry Levi Brown, a 36-year-old from Summerfield, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor for sexual activity. Brown's sentencing was delivered by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber and includes 15 years of supervised release following his prison term. Brown pleaded guilty to the offense on November 20, 2025, as announced by...
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Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds speaks in Keystone Heights

U.S. State representative and Florida Governor candidate Byron Donalds made a stop in Keystone Heights on Monday to speak about his mission as a gubernatorial candidate.

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