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      Teacher arrested for sexual relationship with student

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      A former New Smyrna Beach High School teacher was arrested Thursday and charged with Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor. The student is a 16-year-old…
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      Woman arrested for theft, previously gave up husband’s drug safe

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      On October 14, Ocala police responded to Walmart, located at 4980 E. Silver Springs Blvd. after a woman was reported for stealing merchandise. Dana Corrigan,…
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      Texas Roadhouse opens its doors in Ocala

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      The Texas Roadhouse, located at 3015 SW 32nd Ave., Ocala, has opened its doors. The more than 7,000 square foot restaurant, which sits in the…
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      New deer hunting rules and reporting requirements

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      Hunters now have an online option to comply with new deer harvest reporting requirements. You can log (Step 1) your harvest using a paper…
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      Blessed Trinity School Carnival, coupons available

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      Blessed Trinity School will host its annual Winter Carnival, celebrating its 70th anniversary, from October 24 to October 27. It's being held at a…
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      Ocala Thriller 2019, vendors and dancers wanted

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      Ocala, Florida — Ocala Thriller 2019, formally known as Thrill the World Ocala, is back for its ninth year this October which will take…
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      Ocala Recreation and Parks hosts gunsmithing event

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      Do you find the art of gunsmithing fascinating? Join Dale the gun maker on November 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and learn how…
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      Men and women’s doubles pickleball tournament

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      Marion County Parks and Recreation is hosting a men and women’s doubles pickleball tournament, at 4 p.m., Sept. 28 at Coehadjoe Park, 4225 NE…
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      Ocala Police Department hosting annual Cops & Cars car and truck show

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      The Ocala Police Department is hosting its annual Cops & Cars car and truck show, which will benefit the United Way of Marion County. The…
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      Fort McCoy free dental and vision event

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      Fort McCoy First Baptist Church and FreeD.O.M. Clinic USA present free dental and vision event The free clinic will be held on Saturday, September 14….
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      This story is nuts: Florida man drops the ball during failed castration

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      Florida — On Sunday, August 18, just before midnight, a deputy responded to a home on Orday Road in Sebring after a 911 hang-up. The…
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      Facts not rumor: what’s really happening with hepatitis A in Marion County

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      Marion County — Recently, there has been outrage on social media aimed toward the Florida Department of Health in Marion County for providing press…
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      HEALTH ALERT: Hepatitis A vaccination recommended after Charlie Horse worker tested positive

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      OCALA, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service worker in…
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      Free rapid HIV testing in Marion County

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      Marion County — The Florida Department of Health in Marion County will be offering free rapid HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day, Thursday,…
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      Kent Guinn will remain the mayor

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      Ocala, Florida — Kent Guinn, who has been the mayor since 2011, will remain the mayor in Ocala after winning the re-election  Tuesday night. Barbara…
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      Democratic presidential candidates attack gun rights, blame President Trump for El Paso shooting

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      By Rebecca Long/The Daily Lash On MSNBC, Democratic presidential candidates Beto O'Rourke, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker,  and Sen. Kamala Devi Harris blatantly blamed President Donald Trump for…
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      Attorney General keeps NJ as sanctuary state, illegal immigrant kills 7-year-old in crash

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      Newark, New Jersey — New Jersey radical Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal refuses to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and keeps NJ as a…
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      Rashida Tlaib demands $20 per hour minimum wage

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      Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is demanding the federal minimum wage be raised to $20 per hour. She made the statement Sunday at an event in…
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      Next-generation console release date announced for PS5

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      Since Sony originally unveiled their next-generation console in April, they know that there’s been a lot of excitement and interest in hearing more about…
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      Two camera apps removed from Google Play, consumers should immediately delete them

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      Two malicious Android apps with over 1.5 million combined downloads, one of which has been on the app store for two years, have been…
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      Avoid popups in the Facebook browser when reading news articles on mobile devices

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      Hundreds of mobile users have reported undesirable popups when attempting to read a news article. Many of the annoying popups occur when an article is…
      Florida

      Many law enforcement agencies upset over cellphone tracking ruling

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      In a huge win for Americans, the Supreme Court ruled Friday that police generally need a search warrant if they want to track a…
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      Subscribers threaten to dump Netflix

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      Millions of subscribers have threatened to abandon Netflix after the movie streaming giant announced Monday that the company had signed a television deal with…
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      New information in camel story that is just nuts, woman “camel toed,” sat on

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        The Florida couple, Edmond and Gloria Lancaster, who visited a truck top petting zoo have been charged with Criminal Trespassing and Violation of Leash…
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      Couple used life savings to purchase property, hit with lien from county, community helps out

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      After seeing an auction for a Marion County property listed by America's Auction Network (AANtv), Howard and Candy Neuner decided to purchase it. The couple…
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      New law for handheld devices in school and construction zones

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      As of Tuesday, October 1, using your phone is a school or construction zone is illegal. Texting and driving are already illegal in Florida. That…
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      Five suspects captured following car chase and foot pursuit

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      Ocala, Florida — Five felons who have committed multiple burglaries in the Tampa area lead law enforcement officials on a chase Wednesday, which ended…
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      Mother who attempted to kill her 3 children, unborn child, released

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      The South Carolina woman who, on March 4, 2014, drove into the ocean in Dayton Beach with the intention of killing three of her…
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    Teacher arrested for sexual relationship with student

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    A former New Smyrna Beach High School teacher was arrested Thursday and charged with Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor. The student is a 16-year-old...
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    Woman arrested for theft, previously gave up husband’s drug safe

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    Texas Roadhouse opens its doors in Ocala

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    New deer hunting rules and reporting requirements

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    BBQ restaurant was shut down following health inspection

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    Woman arrested for theft, previously gave up husband’s drug safe

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    On October 14, Ocala police responded to Walmart, located at 4980 E. Silver Springs Blvd. after a woman was reported for stealing merchandise. Dana Corrigan,...
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    Texas Roadhouse opens its doors in Ocala

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    BBQ restaurant was shut down following health inspection

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    Probation only for man who committed several violent crimes against different women, child

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    Violent felon arrested on warrant, violated injunction order

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    Teacher arrested for sexual relationship with student

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    A former New Smyrna Beach High School teacher was arrested Thursday and charged with Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor. The student is a 16-year-old...
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    Violent murder suspect captured, killed woman as she held on to her dog

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    A Florida man wanted for the murder of Peggy Schiering, 80, and sexually assaulting and kidnapping an 18-year-old, has been captured. On Saturday, October 12,...
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    Man dies after vehicle hit by train

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    On October 8, 2019, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff's Office was notified by Amtrak that one of their trains had collided...
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    New information in camel story that is just nuts, woman “camel toed,” sat on

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      The Florida couple, Edmond and Gloria Lancaster, who visited a truck top petting zoo have been charged with Criminal Trespassing and Violation of Leash...

    Drug dealer, Marion County woman, and others arrested

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    Citrus County Deputies Richardson and Garrison Thursday night conducted a traffic stop on a black trailblazer that had a headlight out. According to reports, when...

    Six additional recreational red snapper fishing days, Gulf waters

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    Tuesday, October 1, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced six additional recreational red snapper fishing days...

    Obituaries

    Gerald N. Lambert

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    Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hill, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh. Thanks and praise, For our days, Neath...
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    Kevin Edward Wright

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    Kevin Edward Wright of Leesburg, FL passed away on Friday, October 11,2019 with his loving mother by his side. Kevin was born on November...
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    Melvin D. Smith

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    Mr. Melvin D. Smith a 24 year resident of Williston, FL passed away at his home on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was...
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    Law enforcement agency failed to detain illegal immigrant, caused woman’s rape

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    OKLAHOMA CITY – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Antonio Ulises Perez, a 38-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador charged with first-degree rape,...
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    Woman helped business man in sex trafficking of little girl, sentenced

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    Next-generation console release date announced for PS5

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    New information in camel story that is just nuts, woman “camel toed,” sat on

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    911 dispatcher berated woman right before she drowned

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    Couple used life savings to purchase property, hit with lien from county, community helps out

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    After seeing an auction for a Marion County property listed by America's Auction Network (AANtv), Howard and Candy Neuner decided to purchase it. The couple...
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    Precautionary boil water notice, lifted

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    Marion County Utilities has rescinded a precautionary boil water notice for 75 customers in the Edgewater community and 114 customers in the Wineberry community,...
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    Precautionary boil water notice issued for Marion community

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    Marion County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice for 75 customers in the Edgewater community and 114 customers in the Wineberry community...
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    Ocala police officer killed in off-duty motorcycle crash

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    Ocala Police Department police officer, Daniel Wagner, was killed Thursday night after he was involved in an off-duty motorcycle crash. According to the Florida Highway...
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    New information in camel story that is just nuts, woman “camel toed,” sat on

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      The Florida couple, Edmond and Gloria Lancaster, who visited a truck top petting zoo have been charged with Criminal Trespassing and Violation of Leash...
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    This story is nuts: Florida man drops the ball during failed castration

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    Florida -- On Sunday, August 18, just before midnight, a deputy responded to a home on Orday Road in Sebring after a 911 hang-up. The...
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    Mom could face jail time for selling food through a Facebook group

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        A single mother to six children could be facing jail time for selling her homemade food dishes through the Facebook group 209 Food Spot. The mother,...
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    Woman arrested, says bee sting caused her to flash ‘tatas

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    // Ocala, Florida -- Ocala Police arrested a woman who exposed herself to people while she was standing in front of Champions BBQ on...
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    New deer hunting rules and reporting requirements

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    Hunters now have an online option to comply with new deer harvest reporting requirements. You can log (Step 1) your harvest using a paper...
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    Lionfish Challenge winners, facts, myths

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    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be honoring the first place winners in each category at its December meeting in Panama...
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    Six additional recreational red snapper fishing days, Gulf waters

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    Tuesday, October 1, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced six additional recreational red snapper fishing days...
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    Men and women’s doubles pickleball tournament

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    Marion County Parks and Recreation is hosting a men and women’s doubles pickleball tournament, at 4 p.m., Sept. 28 at Coehadjoe Park, 4225 NE...
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    Proposed restrictions for Flagler Monument Island

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    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 16, 2019, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Commission) received a complete application from the City...
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    Felons arrested following traffic stop, multiple charges

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    Three felons were arrested Wednesday during a traffic stop in Marion County. According to reports, the driver was stopped because of an expired tag. The driver,...
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    Drug dealer, Marion County woman, and others arrested

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    Citrus County Deputies Richardson and Garrison Thursday night conducted a traffic stop on a black trailblazer that had a headlight out. According to reports, when...
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    OKLAHOMA CITY – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Antonio Ulises Perez, a 38-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador charged with first-degree rape,...
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    Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy fired, arrested

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    A Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy, who was allegedly in the FTO program, was fired after he was arrested for domestic battery. Jaime Lopez, 22,...
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    911 dispatcher berated woman right before she drowned

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    Fort Smith, Arkansas -- Attention continues to grow surrounding the Aug. 24 drowning of Debra Stevens, a Fort Smith newspaper delivery woman, who was...

    Sheriff’s department detective rapes child, only gets 3 years

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    Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detective Neil Kimball, 45, who pleaded not guilty to raping a child and guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse in...

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    A former New Smyrna Beach High School teacher was arrested Thursday and charged with Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor. The student is a 16-year-old...
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    Lake Weir High School teacher arrested, had sex with student

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    A Lake Weir High School teacher was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a teenage girl. Jason Michael Tarlton, 30,...

    Teacher arrested after touching girl inappropriately

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      Dunnellon, Florida -- A Dunnellon High School teacher is under arrest after a 15-year-old female said he touched her breast during class. The teen came...

    Evergreen Elementary dean of students exposes penis

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    // Ocala, Florida -- Evergreen Elementary dean of students Patrick Sasnett was arrested following allegations that he exposed himself to a grandmother. Sasnett...

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    A former New Smyrna Beach High School teacher was arrested Thursday and charged with Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor. The student is a 16-year-old...
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    Woman arrested for theft, previously gave up husband’s drug safe

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    On October 14, Ocala police responded to Walmart, located at 4980 E. Silver Springs Blvd. after a woman was reported for stealing merchandise. Dana Corrigan,...
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    Texas Roadhouse opens its doors in Ocala

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    The Texas Roadhouse, located at 3015 SW 32nd Ave., Ocala, has opened its doors. The more than 7,000 square foot restaurant, which sits in the...
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    New deer hunting rules and reporting requirements

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    Hunters now have an online option to comply with new deer harvest reporting requirements. You can log (Step 1) your harvest using a paper...
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    BBQ restaurant was shut down following health inspection

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    Fat Boys' Bar-B-Q Restaurant, located at 4132 NE Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, was immediately shut down after an emergency order was issued on October 8,...
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    Blessed Trinity School Carnival, coupons available

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    Blessed Trinity School will host its annual Winter Carnival, celebrating its 70th anniversary, from October 24 to October 27. It's being held at a...
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    Probation only for man who committed several violent crimes against different women, child

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    Marquise J. Woolbright, 26, made a plea deal and received a sentence of three years probation after committing several violent crimes. In 2017, Woodlright's girlfriend...
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    Violent felon arrested on warrant, violated injunction order

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    A man was arrested on a warrant after he violated an injunction order in which he was to stay away from a residence where...
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    Violent murder suspect captured, killed woman as she held on to her dog

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    A Florida man wanted for the murder of Peggy Schiering, 80, and sexually assaulting and kidnapping an 18-year-old, has been captured. On Saturday, October 12,...
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    Law enforcement agency failed to detain illegal immigrant, caused woman’s rape

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    OKLAHOMA CITY – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Antonio Ulises Perez, a 38-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador charged with first-degree rape,...
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    Woman helped business man in sex trafficking of little girl, sentenced

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    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A Southeast Texas businessman was convicted in federal court Tuesday of sex trafficking of a minor female and other related...
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    Man molested 4-year-old as he bathed her

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    Jesse Holden Otero, 32, was arrested Tuesday after officials say he molested a 4-year-old girl. According to reports, the mother had dropped off her two...
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