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  Update on Marion County Public Schools
  
  Ocala Post – March 31, 2020
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  MARION COUNTY – First and foremost, the school district asks that all parents please be patient during this trying time as many parents have…
  
  Crime
  
  Suspect had to be tased as he fled from police
  
  Ocala Post – March 31, 2020
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  A 31-year-old man was charged with Driving While License Suspended-Habitual, Possession of Marijuana, and Resisting Arrest after he fled from police during a traffic…
  
  COVID-19
  
  Having a hard time with Florida’s unemployment website or phoning in? You are not alone
  
  Ocala Post – March 31, 2020
  35
  
  The website to apply for unemployment in Florida, connect.myflorida.com, is broken. You read correctly, broken. The website, which cost taxpayers $77 million, keeps crashing because…
  
  Crime
  
  Boyfriend headedbutted girlfriend, punched her in the face
  
  Ocala Post – March 31, 2020
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  Ocala police responded to the Dixie Motel, located at 1539 South Pine Avenue after a caller reported that a woman had been battered. The victim…
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  The Florida Springsfest at Silver Springs State Park is this weekend
  
  Ocala Post – March 6, 2020
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  The Florida Springsfest at Silver Springs State Park in Ocala kicks off this weekend, March 7 and 8. The 2020 event will include half-price glass-bottom…
  
  Events
  
  9th Annual Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival
  
  Ocala Post – March 3, 2020
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  This event listing was made possible by AGM Roofing & Tree Service. Craft beer and charity come together Saturday, March 21st in historic downtown Sanford…
  
  Events
  
  Marion County Fair coming soon
  
  Ocala Post – February 26, 2020
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  Marion County has not had an “Open” County Fair since 1996 when it was called the Peanut Festival/ Marion County Fair. In fact, Marion County…
  
  Events
  
  Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round-Up event
  
  Ocala Post – February 1, 2020
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  Ocala, Florida – Head on down to the Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round-Up event Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
  
  Local News
  
  Trinity Catholic High School Winter Carnival
  
  Ocala Post – January 30, 2020
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  Brought to you by Ocala Post and AGM Roofing and Tree Service. Ocala — Trinity Catholic High School will host its annual Winter Carnival from…
Health
- COVID-19
  
  State line checkpoint put in place for those trying to enter Florida
  
  Ocala Post – March 29, 2020
  135
  
  The Florida Highway Patrol now has a checkpoint in place at the Florida state line. Some citizens are angry over the checkpoint, referring to it…
  
  COVID-19
  
  Citrus County officials report first death from COVID-19
  
  Ocala Post – March 25, 2020
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  On Wednesday, the Citrus County Department of Health reported the first COVID-19 death in the county. An 80-year-old Citrus County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed…
  
  Local News
  
  Rabies alert for Marion County
  
  Ocala Post – March 21, 2020
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  The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies alert for the area within the following boundaries: Northwest Highway 320 to…
  
  COVID-19
  
  March 20, COVID-19 update – Marion County, complete updated report for Florida
  
  Rebecca Long – March 20, 2020
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  Last updated on March 20, at 7:15 p.m. The DOH reported that Marion County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19. More information to follow. Original article TALLAHASSEE…
  
  COVID-19
  
  DOH Marion County COVID-19 update
  
  Ocala Post – March 18, 2020
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  OCALA, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) has continued heavy activities this week as part of its response to the…
Politics
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  Councilman-elect Tyrone Oliver hires attorney following Ocala City Council fallout
  
  Byron Durning – March 9, 2020
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  Ocala — The Ocala City Council District 2 seat came open in December after councilman-elect, Tyrone Oliver, 63, was disqualified for a felony charge…
  
  Florida
  
  Federal appeals court rules against DeSantis, felons who owe fines can vote
  
  Ocala Post – February 20, 2020
  32
  
  A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that felons cannot be kept from voting simply because they failed to pay fines, fees, and restitution resulting…
  
  Politics
  
  Ocala Mayor says he will run for U.S. Congress
  
  Ocala Post – January 16, 2020
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  Thursday, Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn said he plans to run for Florida’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Referring to Ted Yoho, who currently holds the seat,…
  
  Florida
  
  State threatening to fire between 1,200 to 1,600 hundred teachers who attend rally
  
  Ocala Post – January 11, 2020
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  The State is threatening to fire between 1,200 to 1,600 hundred teachers if they attend the "Take on Tallahassee" rally scheduled to take place…
Tech
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  Google continues to slap down The National Sheriffs’ Association
  
  Ocala Post – January 28, 2020
  35
  
  For months, The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has been harassing Google to remove a feature from Google Maps that allows drivers to report speed…
  
  US News
  
  Next-generation console release date announced for PS5
  
  Ocala Post – October 8, 2019
  21
  
  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…
  
  Tech
  
  Two camera apps removed from Google Play, consumers should immediately delete them
  
  Ocala Post – September 20, 2019
  1
  
  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…
  
  Tech
  
  Avoid popups in the Facebook browser when reading news articles on mobile devices
  
  Ocala Post – March 4, 2019
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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
  
  Ocala Post – June 22, 2018
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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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  Wearing gloves in public is a waste of time, spreads germs, masks under certain conditions
  
  Ocala Post – March 24, 2020
  58
  
  Health officials say that wearing latex gloves while you are out and about is not a good idea. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),…
  
  Local News
  
  Section of I-75, Marion County, to be named in remembrance of fallen trooper, Chelsea Richard
  
  Ocala Post – February 27, 2020
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  Ocala, Fla. – On Friday, February 28, 2020, a portion of Interstate 75 between the 340 and 344 mm in Marion County will be…
  
  Crime
  
  Video of near fatal crash, booking photos of juveniles released
  
  Ocala Post – February 20, 2020
  1
  
  Video submitted to Ocala Post — Audio has been removed Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department is charging nine counts of Burglary-Unoccupied Conveyance-Unarmed and…
  
  Crime
  
  Bodycam video shows guardian was calm during arrest
  
  Ocala Post – February 15, 2020
  1
  
  Marion County — Bodycam video shows just how calm former guardian Rebecca Lee Fierle-Santoian was while being served an arrest warrant. The Florida Department of…
  
  US News
  
  Grandpa got ran over by a deer, literally
  
  Ocala Post – February 4, 2020
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  Grandpa got ran over by a deer, literally, and surveillance video captured the entire incident. On Facebook, Ken Worthy wrote, "Many of you have heard…
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Local News

Update on Marion County Public Schools

Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

Crime

Suspect had to be tased as he fled from police

Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

COVID-19

Having a hard time with Florida’s unemployment website or phoning in? You are not alone

Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

Crime

Boyfriend headedbutted girlfriend, punched her in the face

Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

COVID-19

Work requirements waived for SNAP and TANF

Rebecca Long - March 30, 2020

COVID-19

State line checkpoint put in place for those trying to enter Florida

Ocala Post - March 29, 2020

135

COVID-19

Marion County commission enacts ordinance for temporary closures

Ocala Post - March 26, 2020

COVID-19

Citrus County officials report first death from COVID-19

Ocala Post - March 25, 2020

COVID-19

Wearing gloves in public is a waste of time, spreads germs, masks under certain conditions

Ocala Post - March 24, 2020

COVID-19

Businesses could face license suspensions if they do not comply with executive order

Ocala Post - March 23, 2020

Update on Marion County Public Schools

Local News Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

MARION COUNTY – First and foremost, the school district asks that all parents please be patient during this trying time as many parents have...

Suspect had to be tased as he fled from police

Crime Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

Having a hard time with Florida’s unemployment website or phoning in? You are not alone

COVID-19 Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

Boyfriend headedbutted girlfriend, punched her in the face

Crime Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

Work requirements waived for SNAP and TANF

COVID-19 Rebecca Long - March 30, 2020

Local News

Update on Marion County Public Schools

Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

MARION COUNTY – First and foremost, the school district asks that all parents please be patient during this trying time as many parents have...

Suspect had to be tased as he fled from police

Crime Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

Boyfriend headedbutted girlfriend, punched her in the face

Crime Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

Marion County commission enacts ordinance for temporary closures

COVID-19 Ocala Post - March 26, 2020

Testing had been non-existent, third case confirmed in Marion County

COVID-19 Byron Durning - March 22, 2020

Florida

COVID-19

Having a hard time with Florida’s unemployment website or phoning in? You are not alone

Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

The website to apply for unemployment in Florida, connect.myflorida.com, is broken. You read correctly, broken. The website, which cost taxpayers $77 million, keeps crashing because...

COVID-19

Work requirements waived for SNAP and TANF

Rebecca Long - March 30, 2020

At the request of Governor DeSantis, and in accordance with the federal Families First Coronavirus Act, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) will...

State line checkpoint put in place for those trying to enter Florida

COVID-19 Ocala Post - March 29, 2020

135

The Florida Highway Patrol now has a checkpoint in place at the Florida state line. Some citizens are angry over the checkpoint, referring to it...

Citrus County officials report first death from COVID-19

COVID-19 Ocala Post - March 25, 2020

On Wednesday, the Citrus County Department of Health reported the first COVID-19 death in the county. An 80-year-old Citrus County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed...

Wearing gloves in public is a waste of time, spreads germs, masks under certain conditions

COVID-19 Ocala Post - March 24, 2020

Health officials say that wearing latex gloves while you are out and about is not a good idea. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),...

Businesses could face license suspensions if they do not comply with executive order

COVID-19 Ocala Post - March 23, 2020

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced this week that bars, restaurants, and nightclubs that do not adhere to the restrictions outlined...

Obituaries

Frederick Lawton Cox

cscox - December 30, 2019

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of my father, Col. Frederick Lawton Cox. Dad passed peacefully, in...

Dorothy May Smith

Brian Gomes - December 9, 2019

Dorothy May Smith, age 92, passed away on December 1, 2019. She was born in Aberdeen, Scotland on April 12, 1927 to Allan and Fanny...

Debbie Ann Gulledge

Brian Gomes - December 2, 2019

Debbie Ann Gulledge of Chiefland, FL passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, FL. She...

US News

COVID-19

Wearing gloves in public is a waste of time, spreads germs, masks under certain conditions

Ocala Post - March 24, 2020

Health officials say that wearing latex gloves while you are out and about is not a good idea. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),...

Hand sanitizer and antifreeze are not the same thing

COVID-19 Ocala Post - March 17, 2020

New coronavirus guidelines include a mandatory self-isolation following certain travels

Florida Ocala Post - March 9, 2020

EPA releases list of disinfectants to use against COVID-19

US News Ocala Post - March 6, 2020

Police officer rapes child, indicted

Crime Ocala Post - February 11, 2020

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43,000 students to be provided with a “Grab & Go” meal

Ocala Post - March 19, 2020

Per a directive from the Florida Department of Education, all public schools in Florida will be closed through April 15. This is primarily due to...

COVID-19

Food for students and families who otherwise would not eat

Ocala Post - March 19, 2020

MARION COUNTY – To support this backpack nutrition program while campuses are closed, Marion County Public Schools encourages local residents to “share what they...

Local News

Landfills could be on the horizon in the City limits, residents furious

Ocala Post - February 12, 2020

Ocala -- Ocala residents are furious over an ordinance that would allow for the expansion of Friends Recycling, located at 2350 NW 27th Ave. Currently,...

Local News

Ocala & OFR to donate firefighting apparatus to Bahamian community

Ocala Post - February 7, 2020

The City of Ocala and Ocala Fire Rescue will be donating Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) apparatus to Marsh Harbour, Abaco Island, Bahamas. In...

X-ray revealed drugs in woman’s vagina

Crime Ocala Post - November 1, 2019

Two people were arrested and booked into the Marion County Jail on Halloween following an October 30, pursuit. The two suspects, Andrew William Wiggins, 20,...

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

Florida Ocala Post - October 4, 2019

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

This story is nuts: Florida man drops the ball during failed castration

Florida Ocala Post - August 20, 2019

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...

Mom could face jail time for selling food through a Facebook group

Photo Gallery Ocala Post - November 5, 2016

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,...

Events

The Florida Springsfest at Silver Springs State Park is this weekend

Ocala Post - March 6, 2020

2020 Lionfish Festival May 16-17 in Destin; vendors and divers wanted

Florida Ocala Post - March 10, 2020

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is excited to announce the 6th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival May 16 and 17...

Five men cited for illegally hunting on state property

Outdoors Ocala Post - February 26, 2020

Five men were issued a notice to appear and cited after they were caught hunting in Silver Springs State Park. Officer Michael Rice with Florida...

Snook season soon opens to recreational harvest in some Gulf waters

Outdoors Ocala Post - February 24, 2020

The recreational harvest season for snook opens March 1 in some Gulf waters, including Escambia through Hernando counties, and waters south of Gordon Pass...

All three species will remain catch-and-release through May 31, 2021

Florida Ocala Post - February 20, 2020

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will extend catch-and-release measures for snook, red drum, and spotted seatrout for an additional year via...

It’s bat time again: check your home before maternity season

Florida Ocala Post - February 13, 2020

Bat maternity season is almost here, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public to check their homes and...

SWAT called after two barricade themselves inside Ocklawaha home

Ocala Post - February 22, 2020

Crime

Ocklawaha, Florida -- Two Ocklawaha residents, Karlos Macias, 34, and Trina Shepherd, 30, were arrested Friday after a brief standoff with SWAT. Marion County deputies...

Man stole mother’s car, used it for trafficking drugs

Ocala Post - January 28, 2020

Local News

Frank Heffernan, 25, who had paid two individuals to drive him around in a vehicle that he had stolen from his mother, was arrested...

Cops and Crime

Crime

Former Lowell corrections officer arrested, sexual misconduct

Ocala Post - February 13, 2020

Marion County -- A former corrections officer at the Lowell Correctional Institution turned himself in at the Marion County Jail Tuesday and was charged...

Police officer rapes child, indicted

Crime Ocala Post - February 11, 2020

West Milton, Ohio -- Police Officer and Navy Veteran Kevin C. Wright, 32, has been charged with three felony counts of rape on a...

Officer indicted by Grand Jury, not arrested, still being paid

Crime Ocala Post - January 26, 2020

An Orlando police officer was indicted on three counts of battery Thursday after it was discovered that he shoved and choked a man during...

Corrections officer arrested, attempted to poison inmate

Local News Ocala Post - January 25, 2020

A corrections officer arrested Saturday at Lowell Correctional Institution accused of trying to poison an inmate has been identified as Qualesha Quayshaun Williams, 28,...

Teachers and Crime

Florida

Teacher arrested for sexual relationship with student

Ocala Post - October 17, 2019

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...

Lake Weir High School teacher arrested, had sex with student

Local News Ocala Post - January 17, 2018

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

Local News Ocala Post - February 21, 2017

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

Local News Ocala Post - October 29, 2015

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

Tech

Google continues to slap down The National Sheriffs’ Association

Ocala Post - January 28, 2020

For months, The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has been harassing Google to remove a feature from Google Maps that allows drivers to report speed...

US News

Next-generation console release date announced for PS5

Ocala Post - October 8, 2019

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...

Tech

Two camera apps removed from Google Play, consumers should immediately delete them

Ocala Post - September 20, 2019

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...

COVID-19

Wearing gloves in public is a waste of time, spreads germs, masks under certain conditions

Ocala Post - March 24, 2020

Local News

Section of I-75, Marion County, to be named in remembrance of fallen trooper, Chelsea Richard

Ocala Post - February 27, 2020

Crime

Video of near fatal crash, booking photos of juveniles released

Ocala Post - February 20, 2020

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Local News

Update on Marion County Public Schools

Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

MARION COUNTY – First and foremost, the school district asks that all parents please be patient during this trying time as many parents have...

Crime

Suspect had to be tased as he fled from police

Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

A 31-year-old man was charged with Driving While License Suspended-Habitual, Possession of Marijuana, and Resisting Arrest after he fled from police during a traffic...

COVID-19

Having a hard time with Florida’s unemployment website or phoning in? You are not alone

Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

The website to apply for unemployment in Florida, connect.myflorida.com, is broken. You read correctly, broken. The website, which cost taxpayers $77 million, keeps crashing because...

Crime

Boyfriend headedbutted girlfriend, punched her in the face

Ocala Post - March 31, 2020

Ocala police responded to the Dixie Motel, located at 1539 South Pine Avenue after a caller reported that a woman had been battered. The victim...

COVID-19

Work requirements waived for SNAP and TANF

Rebecca Long - March 30, 2020

At the request of Governor DeSantis, and in accordance with the federal Families First Coronavirus Act, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) will...

COVID-19

State line checkpoint put in place for those trying to enter Florida

Ocala Post - March 29, 2020

135

The Florida Highway Patrol now has a checkpoint in place at the Florida state line. Some citizens are angry over the checkpoint, referring to it...

COVID-19

Marion County commission enacts ordinance for temporary closures

Ocala Post - March 26, 2020

The BOCC says that based on testimony received by local law enforcement officials, certain establishments beyond restaurants involve handling and touching many surfaces. The establishments...

COVID-19

Citrus County officials report first death from COVID-19

Ocala Post - March 25, 2020

On Wednesday, the Citrus County Department of Health reported the first COVID-19 death in the county. An 80-year-old Citrus County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed...

COVID-19

Wearing gloves in public is a waste of time, spreads germs, masks under certain conditions

Ocala Post - March 24, 2020

Health officials say that wearing latex gloves while you are out and about is not a good idea. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),...

COVID-19

Businesses could face license suspensions if they do not comply with executive order

Ocala Post - March 23, 2020

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced this week that bars, restaurants, and nightclubs that do not adhere to the restrictions outlined...

COVID-19

Testing had been non-existent, third case confirmed in Marion County

Byron Durning - March 22, 2020

The fourth case was confirmed by the DOH at 9:54 p.m. Original story OCALA, Fla.— On March 22, the Marion County Department of Health received notice...

Local News

Rabies alert for Marion County

Ocala Post - March 21, 2020

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a rabies alert for the area within the following boundaries: Northwest Highway 320 to...

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