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Florida Department of Transportation gives update on Pine Avenue and SR 40 Intersection Project...

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – An update regarding the Pine Avenue at SR 40 intersection project was given Aug. 26 at the Ocala/Marion County Transportation and Planning Organization meeting at the McPherson Governmental Campus Auditorium. An issue that was addressed at the meeting came up about a year ago, where...
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Gainesville Police Department respond to a bank robbery on Archer Road

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Police Department officers responded to a report of a bank robbery at a Wells Fargo. Patrick Johnson, 50, walked into a Wells Fargo on Archer Road, wearing shorts and a hospital gown. They say he threatened bank tellers and left with around 15 hundred dollars.
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Driver who lost license after DUI arrest caught back behind wheel

A Weirsdale man who lost his license after a drunk driving conviction landed back behind bars after he was caught back behind the wheel. A deputy observed 36-year-old James Larry Jordan in a red 2014 Toyota Corolla with only one working headlight around 8:50 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Marion...
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Florida man arrested after driving stolen vehicle in Limestone County

A Florida man was arrested after driving a stolen vehicle in Limestone County.
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Jury finds teen guilty of murdering 12-year-old Mariah Smith in Lake City

Catholic school leaders in Gainesville say their thoughts and prayers are with the Minnesota community shaken after a deadly school shooting this week. Mother reacts to guilty verdict of teen who killed her 12-year-old daughter. Updated: 32 minutes ago. Mariah Smith's mother says she feels like they are finally...
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Woman arrested for burglary and stalking after allegedly breaking into victim’s house

Lizandra Isabel Borrell, 31, was arrested yesterday morning after allegedly texting the victim 45 times in the middle of the night, forcing her way into the victim's home, stealing a smart watch and keys, and throwing a can of beer at the victim. The post Woman arrested for burglary and stalking after allegedly...
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Ocala man arrested after stealing refrigerator, stove from a home

Alachua County leaders to vote to approve hire of 3 full-time employees at sports and events center. The county’s looking at a $2.1 million budget to run the center next year, with nearly half a million of that coming from tourism tax dollars. Updated: 5 hours ago. Ocala city...
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NAPA Auto Parts employee arrested on DUI after found passed out at workplace

A Summerfield man was arrested for drving under the influence after allegedly passing out drunk outside his job at NAPA Auto Parts with multiple bottles of Jack Daniels. Dispatchers got a call for service regarding 50-year-old David William McClelland intoxicated and passed out in his vehicle at work around 12:10...
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Gainesville Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Fatal 2024 Hit-and-Run Crash

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 22-year-old Eric Baker pled guilty to multiple charges stemming from a deadly crash in Gainesville last summer. Baker was sentenced to 15 years in the Florida Department of Corrections, followed by 10 years of supervised release. He pled guilty to the following The...
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I see many needless rental spaces in rural parts of Marion County

In the heart of Ocala, Marion County, Florida, we are fortunate to reside in a private residential area adorned with beautiful homes and serene landscapes. Our community is cherished not just for its scenic beauty, but also as a sanctuary for wildlife, such as the gopher tortoise, a true haven of tranquility.

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