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Manatee Sightings at Silver Springs: A Winter Adventure

A recent query on social media sparked interest among nature enthusiasts. A newcomer to the area expressed their eagerness to spot manatees in Silver Springs during their first winter. The individual also mentioned their preference for Silver Springs over Crystal River due to the former's rich wildlife and natural...
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Middle school locked down due to nearby Ocala Police investigation

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - As a precaution, authorities locked down Fort King Middle School in Ocala as officers investigated reports of an armed person near the school on Tuesday morning. Officials say someone reported observing a person with a gun near the campus; however, officers have yet to locate anyone...
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Family Dollar clerk recognizes suspected shoplifter who took body wash

A Wildwood man was arrested for theft after leaving Family Dollar with $12 worth of stolen soap in his pockets. A retail clerk saw 39-year-old Jabari Costello Bush come into Family Dollar, located at 400 Main St., wearing a black backpack around 7 p.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police...
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Kroger closing Central Florida fulfillment center after ’comprehensive review’

GROVELAND, Fla. – Kroger announced on Tuesday that is it closing three of its delivery fulfillment facilities – including the one located in Central Florida – as part of an effort to make its delivery operations faster and more profitable, according to a news release. Officials from...
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122 missing children found in operation, Florida SNAP recipient still waiting on funds, and...

Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today. Fantastic weather will stick around for the next several days due to high pressure in control. Patchy morning fog will be possible for some. Plenty of sunshine is in the forecast with mostly clear skies. Get the full forecast...
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Kroger to End Central Florida Delivery Service by Early 2026

Kroger has become a significant provider of grocery deliveries in Central Florida, thanks to the opening of its Groveland Fulfillment Center in June 2021. You've likely seen their delivery trucks on the roads where you live and in your neighborhood. Unfortunately, Kroger's delivery service is ending for many of us...
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Former MCSO deputy gets over 25 years for fatally shooting girlfriend

A former Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years behind bars for the 2024 shooting death of his girlfriend. This past Friday, 33-year-old Leslie Boileau was sentenced to 25 years, 8 months, and 20 days in prison. A six-person jury had found him guilty of manslaughter with a...
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Teen at center of Marion County kidnapping hoax sentenced

Investigators said Caden Speight, 17, texted his mother in September to say he had been kidnapped and shot.
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17-year-old arrested for shooting man in Silver Springs Shores, deputies say

A 17-year-old told Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives his hand “just slipped,” causing him to shoot a man in Silver Springs Shores.
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Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Discusses Future FDOT Priority Projects

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Infrastructure projects are ubiquitous. Every time you find yourself driving somewhere, there seems to be reminders, whether it’s workers, heavy equipment, signs or barricades. However, some projects are simply necessary when it comes to maintenance and making things easier for a community...

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