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Battery suspect tries to walk away during investigation

An Ocala woman was arrested after attempting to walk away from law enforcement during a battery investigation. Officers responded to a battery involving 46-year-old Ana Infante Barrantes at a residence on York Street at 11 p.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. While interview
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Operation Bad Habits catches child predators in North Central Florida

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - Men from across North Central Florida were arrested after being caught trying to communicate with children and arrange sexual activities. These predators were caught in North Central Florida’s latest sting operation. ‘Operation Bad Habits’ was a week long undercover operation which included coo
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Ocala Man Arrested After Domestic Shooting During Kitchen Argument

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A 21-year-old Ocala man was arrested on an aggravated battery charge after deputies say he shot his stepfather during a domestic dispute at a Marion County residence. Deputies responded shortly after midnight on Monday, June 15, 2026, to a home in the Dunnellon area following...
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Man on electric cart allegedly swaps his shorts for stolen pair at Walmart

A Leesburg man will appear in court next week for attempting to steal shorts and a cooler from Walmart. An asset protection associate of Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Blvd., was walking the sales floor when he saw 56-year-old John Richard Pace on an electrical cart selecting merchandise at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, June 6,
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40 fatalities on local roadways as Marion County outpaces last year’s counts

At least 40 individuals have lost their lives on Marion County roadways through mid-June, a mark that comes a month sooner than it did last year. According to the latest data available from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 40 fatalities have been recorded on local roads through June 11.
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Karina Brez Selects William Peacock for Ocala Flagship

Karina Brez Jewelry announces a retail milestone in the brand’s continued growth with the appointment of acclaimed interior designer William Peacock to lead the design of its upcoming flagship boutique at the World Equestrian Center. Set within one of the most prestigious equestrian destinations in the United States, t
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Lake County Pride proclamations face pushback

LEESBURG, Fla. — A proclamation in Lake County is stirring up mixed opinions. Lake County Pride tells Spectrum News that municipalities are resisting their proclamation that would mark June as Pride Month. The founder of Lake County Pride, Danielle Olivani, says for years that she has tried to get...
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One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Florida

FLORIDA — A deadly crash involving a pedestrian has shut down a portion of U.S. 27 in Lady Lake on Tuesday morning. According to the Town of Lady Lake, the crash occurred in the southbound lanes of U.S. 27 at Hartsock Sawmill Road. Florida 511 reports the incident happened shortly after 5 a.m.
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Pedestrian killed in crash on US-27 in Lady Lake, police say

LADY LAKE, Fla. - A deadly crash involving a pedestrian shut down a section of US-27 in Lady Lake early Tuesday, according to police. The crash happened in the area of southbound US-27 and Hartsock Sawmill Road. Multiple lanes were closed for hours while authorities investigated the crash. All lanes...
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Dead Villager’s abandoned home subject of deed compliance hearing

A dead Villager’s abandoned home was the subject of a deed compliance hearing Monday at the District Office at Brownwood. The home at 9620 SE 168th Maplesong Lane in the Village of Woodbury is owned by the Norma L. Gary Life Estate. She is deceased. Her son is the trustee, but the District does not have a valid phone n

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