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    June 1 saltwater fishing season-opening/closures

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    Starting June 1, the following saltwater fisheries will open or close to harvest: Gag grouper opens for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of...
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    Three arrested in shooting death of man found in Ocala brush fire

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    Disaster-preparation tax-free holiday begins Friday

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    AGM Tree Service says they are hiring, but tired of lame excuses

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    Woman shares story of abuse at hands of Marion County firefighter

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    Woman shares story of abuse at hands of Marion County firefighter

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    UPDATE: Domestic violence victim Nicole Leinas said it was hard to come out with her story because of victim shaming. Leinas said that she was...
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    Serious crash on Pine Ave left one hospitalized

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    Man beats woman after she referred to him as a “CHOMO”

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    Violent sex offender wanted for committing sexual battery while armed

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    Driver injured in rollover crash on Maricamp Road

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    Florida

    Crime

    Three arrested in shooting death of man found in Ocala brush fire

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    A man who Kissimmee officials say was involved in a shooting was found dead after a brush fire in Ocala. Osceola County deputies said Mark...
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    Florida

    Disaster-preparation tax-free holiday begins Friday

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    Starting Friday, shoppers in Florida can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for the 2020 hurricane season. During this sales tax holiday...
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    Firefighter beat infant to death, x-rays showed previous injuries

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    According to detectives, on May 20, 2019, Citrus County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call for service in reference to a two-month-old infant...

    Rebekah Jones created revenge site, posted nudes of a man, DeSantis speaks out

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          A police report obtained by Ocala Post from Tallahassee shows that Rebekah Jones, the woman who claimed she was fired from the DOH for...

    VIDEO: Unruly block party of 3,000 people causes chaos, threw bottles at deputies

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    Starting in the afternoon on Saturday, May 16, and into early Sunday, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said an estimated 3,000 people gathered across...

    Four juveniles attempted to rob gun store, caught in act

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    On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at approximately 3:05 AM, while on routine patrol, Orange City Police Sergeant Jason Ward observed three subjects attempting to...

    Obituaries

    Patricia Pollitz Kirschner

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    Patricia (Patti) Nina Pollitz Kirschner, 76, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 10, 2020.  She was born on July 10, 1943, the daughter...
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    Scott Andrew Kessler

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    Scott Andrew Kessler Scott Kessler, 58, passed away on April 13, 2020 after suffering a massive heart attack. Originally from Cherry Hill, NJ, born to...
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    Frederick Lawton Cox

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

    Pier 1 going out of business, closing all stores

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    Pier 1 imports announced Tuesday that the retailer will most likely cease operation at all locations, including Ocala. Blaming COVID-19, Wayfair, and Amazon, and with...
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    Government (White House officials) secretly hijacked Florida’s COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard

    Florida Ocala Post - 64

    Omnicare, Inc., a subsidiary of CVS Health settles $15.3 million civil penalty

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    Officer placed on paid leave following video chastising other officers who violate Constitution

    COVID-19 Ocala Post - 38

    Police officer makes strong video against other officers who violate the Constitution

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

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    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...
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    COVID-19

    Food for students and families who otherwise would not eat

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

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

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    Ocala -- Ocala residents are furious over an ordinance that would allow for the expansion of Friends Recycling, located at 2350 NW 27th Ave. Currently,...
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    Ocala & OFR to donate firefighting apparatus to Bahamian community

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    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...
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    Weird News

    X-ray revealed drugs in woman’s vagina

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    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,...
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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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    Events

    Outdoors

    June 1 saltwater fishing season-opening/closures

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    Starting June 1, the following saltwater fisheries will open or close to harvest: Gag grouper opens for recreational harvest in most state Gulf of...
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    FWC will help find home for your unwanted exotic pets

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    Exotic Pet Amnesty Days are events held periodically around the state to provide the opportunity for people to surrender their exotic pets free of...
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    Tuesday’s “supermoon” will be the largest and brightest full Moon this year

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    NASA wants to encourage everyone to take a peek at Tuesday's (April 7) "supermoon." The next full Moon is the Pink Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon,...
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    2020 Lionfish Festival May 16-17 in Destin; vendors and divers wanted

    Florida Ocala Post - 1
    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is excited to announce the 6th annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival May 16 and 17...
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    Five men cited for illegally hunting on state property

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    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...
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    Faces of Meth

    Cops and Crime

    Crime

    Two Polk County deputies under review after video clip surfaces

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    See full video below, courtesy of Facebook user Unique Occenna Two Polk County sheriff's deputies, whose names have not yet been released, are under review...
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    Deputy solicited young girls to make underground pornography films

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    A Lake County deputy sheriff was arrested Tuesday following an investigation that began in March after a teen victim came forward and filed a...

    Deputy arrested, charged with capital sexual battery on a child

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    Citrus County Sheriff's Office deputy, Charles Wigglesworth, was arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and charged with two counts of Capital Sexual...

    MCSO detective resigns following multiple sexual harassment claims

    Local News Ocala Post - 54
    A Marion County Sheriff’s Office detective resigned following an internal affairs investigation that revealed he had sexually harassed several women within the agency. MCSO Detective...

    Teachers and Crime

    Florida

    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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    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...

    Tech

    COVID-19

    Major issues with latest Windows 10 update, especially for teachers and students

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    Microsoft released Windows 10 update KB4549951 on April 14. The update was supposed to apply several security fixes, but, instead, the update caused numerous...
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    Tech

    Google continues to slap down The National Sheriffs’ Association

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

    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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    Local News

    Man beats woman after she referred to him as a “CHOMO”

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    Ocklawaha, Florida -- An Ocklawaha man is behind bars after he repeatedly struck a woman who referred to him as a "CHOMO." "CHOMO" is prison...
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    US News

    Police officer makes strong video against other officers who violate the Constitution

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    UPDATE: Officer Anderson made a follow-up video. The link is at the bottom of this article. Port of Seattle Police Officer Greg Anderson said he...
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    US News

    Entire county board arrested following citizens arrest by 2 military veterans

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    Clark County, Illinois -- Sometimes citizens can be so frustrated with county board members they wish someone could just place them under arrest. Well,...
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    Local News

    Woman shares story of abuse at hands of Marion County firefighter

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    UPDATE: Domestic violence victim Nicole Leinas said it was hard to come out with her story because of victim shaming. Leinas said that she was...
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    US News

    Major controversy after police pulled over a firefighter

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- A major fire is raging after police in Pennsylvania conducted a traffic stop on a man who claimed to be a...
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    Local News

    Bodycam video shows guardian was calm during arrest

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    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...
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    Florida

    Boy saved mom’s life as she was being suffocated by boyfriend

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    A fast-thinking 12-year-old boy saved his mom's life by alerting neighbors to the fact that his mom was being battered by her boyfriend. According to...
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    Local News

    FHP: MCSO Sgt. charged with careless driving following crash

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    On Sunday, Marion County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Paul Bloom, 47, was driving east on County Road 464 when he rear-ended 65-year-old Hilroy Browne who...
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    Florida

    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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    Local News

    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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    Local News

    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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    Florida

    Killer grandmother said, “I was fed up with him.”

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    // Tallahassee, Florida -- On August, 5, 2014, a grandmother was charged with murdering her 7-year-old grandson while she was babysitting...
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