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Driver Asleep in Minivan Leads to Multiple Felony Arrest by Ocala Police Department

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A call from an employee at a convenience store in reference to a minivan that had been parked by one of the gas pumps, led to an arrest where the accused, Emory Manning, 40, Ocala, is being charged with 10 felonies. Manning has been charged...
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Tax preparers sent to prison following News 6 investigation

ORLANDO, Fla. – Following a News 6 investigation into a tax preparation business accused of falsifying customers’ income tax returns, the company’s three owners have been sentenced to federal prison. Franklin Carter, Emmanuel Almonor, and Jonathan Carrillo operated Neighborhood Advance Tax, a chain of 12 Central...
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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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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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Ocala man allegedly chokes girlfriend who misplaced winning scratch-off ticket

An Ocala man was arrested on battery, grand theft, and robbery charges after he allegedly choked his girlfriend and stole her wallet following an argument over a missing, winning scratch-off lottery ticket. On Monday, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office corporal responded to a local residence in reference to a physical...
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Florida Woman Buys $1 Million Scratch-Off Ticket

OCALA, Florida – The Florida Lottery announced that Jennifer Hatchett, 47, of Ocala, claimed a $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. The Marion County woman chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00.
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Leesburg man allegedly eaves Dollar General with $106 in items under shirt

A Leesburg man was given a court date after hiding $106 of merchandise under his shirt and leaving Dollar General. An officer responded to Dollar General, located at 3356 W Main St., regarding a petit retail theft involving 28-year-old Angel Luis Roman Bonilla at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to a case...
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Elderly mother facing loss of her home in The Villages

My elderly mother is facing the devastating reality of losing the home she paid for in full, in cash, because of a broken system of accountability. In October 2021, she purchased a mobile home in Lady Lake through Four Star Homes, paying more than $36,000 up front. Four Star also collected fees to handle the title...
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Leesburg teen allegedly steals battery and battery charger at Walmart

A Leesburg teen will have to answer in court date allegedly stealing a battery and battery charger from Walmart. An officer responded to Walmart, located at Walmart, 2501 Citrus Blvd., regarding retail theft and trespassing around 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, according to a case report from the Leesburg Police...
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Trenton Duckett candlelight vigil set for Wednesday

LEESBURG, Florida—Wednesday marks 19 years since Trenton Duckett was reported missing and his family once again will hold a candlelight vigil in his honor. The vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Leesburg Town Square, 500 West Main Street, hosted by Trenton’s father Joshua, and his grandmother Carla Fort.

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