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    Lee Farkas, former owner of Taylor Bean & Whitaker, a free man after 9 years

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    Ocala, Florida -- A wholesale mortgage executive responsible for one of the largest fraud schemes in U.S history has been released from prison after...
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    Illegal Russian immigrant to face multiple felony charges after injuring two Ocala police officers

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    Woman removed adult toy from package, used it while still in store

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    FWC: Picking saw palmetto berries could get you arrested

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    Woman who held knife to man’s genitals now charged with murder

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    Lee Farkas, former owner of Taylor Bean & Whitaker, a free man after 9 years

    Ocala Post - 144
    Ocala, Florida -- A wholesale mortgage executive responsible for one of the largest fraud schemes in U.S history has been released from prison after...
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    Illegal Russian immigrant to face multiple felony charges after injuring two Ocala police officers

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    Woman who held knife to man’s genitals now charged with murder

    Local News Ocala Post - 6

    $500 scholarship opportunity for students

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    Corrections officer suspended over attempted jailbreak

    Local News Ocala Post - 2

    Florida

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    Woman removed adult toy from package, used it while still in store

    Ocala Post - 34
    Fort Pierce, Florida -- It was a sticky situation when a Florida woman was arrested after she removed a sex toy from a shelf,...
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    Crime

    FWC: Picking saw palmetto berries could get you arrested

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    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to remind everyone that as the berries come to fruit to follow the laws of Florida. According...
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    Thousands of Duke Energy customers face disconnection, options available

    Local News Ocala Post - 15
    In March, Duke Energy launched a sweeping series of changes to help customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, including suspending disconnections for nonpayment and waiving...

    Judge rules in favor of teachers, parts of DeSantis’ order deemed unconstitutional

    Florida Ocala Post - 74
    On Monday, a judge ruled in favor of Florida’s largest teachers union stating that DeSantis' order to require schools to teach students in the...

    Florida Education Association files emergency order against Gov. DeSantis

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    In July, Ocala Post reported that Florida's largest teachers union had filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to prevent schools from opening. On Tuesday,...

    2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

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    The 2020 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. This sales tax holiday...

    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

    Tastes so good it’ll make you say, “YUUUMMM,” new line of food products to include pancake mix

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    Percy Robert Miller, also known by his rapper name Master P, announced via Instagram a new line of food products. Master P's new line of...
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    Man “experimented” with rabbit, but really wanted dogs

    Crime Ocala Post - 27

    McDonald’s, Starbucks to close hundreds of stores

    Business Ocala Post - 59

    Cancel culture? Aunt Jemima products will be no more

    Business Ocala Post - 191

    Police shot, killed innocent EMT, no-knock warrants now ban

    Crime Ocala Post - 13
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    Local News

    Remembering “Tony” Wu Li, owner of Tony’s Sushi

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    Ocala has lost an icon. Tony's Sushi Japanese Steakhouse owner, "Tony" Wu Li, died Saturday at the age of 46. Tony's family said that Tony had...
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    Paddock Mall to host annual Back to School Fest with WWE superstar

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    Paddock Mall will host its annual Back to School Fest Saturday, Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College...
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    Appleton to distribute free art kits to local youth

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    Ocala, Florida — The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, is preparing free art supply kits for local youth. During the temporary closure...
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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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    Weird News

    Woman removed adult toy from package, used it while still in store

    Crime Ocala Post - 34
    Fort Pierce, Florida -- It was a sticky situation when a Florida woman was arrested after she removed a sex toy from a shelf,...
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    Iguana caused man to flip over bicycle handle bars

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    The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said a man suffered several injuries after he ran over an iguana that darted into path. Deputies said the...
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    X-ray revealed drugs in woman’s vagina

    Local News Ocala Post - 47
    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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    Events

    Outdoors

    FWC: Picking saw palmetto berries could get you arrested

    Crime Ocala Post - 6
    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to remind everyone that as the berries come to fruit to follow the laws of Florida. According...
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    Red snapper season for Gulf state and federal waters ends soon

    Florida Ocala Post - 0
    The last day to harvest red snapper in Gulf state and federal waters for private recreational anglers is July 25.   The current season also...
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    Recreational Red Snapper Season begins soon

    Florida Ocala Post - 1
    Recreational Red Snapper Season will begin June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 25, closing July 26. For-hire operations...
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    June 1 saltwater fishing season-opening/closures

    Outdoors Ocala Post - 5
    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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    Faces of Meth

    Cops and Crime

    Local News

    Corrections officer suspended over attempted jailbreak

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    Ocala, Florida -- The Marion County Sheriff's Office says they are taking bids and have set aside over $500,000 to have new fencing and...
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    Health department not consulted before sheriff banned employees from wearing masks

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    Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods believes that there is no real evidence that wearing a mask lessens the spread of COVID-19. On August 11, the...

    Police shot, killed innocent EMT, no-knock warrants now ban

    Crime Ocala Post - 13
    On June 11, 2020,  The Louisville, Kentucky, Metro Council unanimously passed Breonna's Law -- named in honor of police-shooting victim Breonna Taylor -- outlawing...

    Florida trooper arrested, had sexual relationship with minor

    Crime Ocala Post - 24
    A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was arrested Thursday after investigators learned that he had been having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female. Trooper Christopher...

    Teachers and Crime

    Local News

    Teacher’s assistant had sex with girl from Tinder, arrested

    Ocala Post - 106
    Ocala Police Department detectives arrested a Vanguard High School teacher's assistant after they were notified that he had been having a sexual relationship with...
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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...

    Lake Weir High School teacher arrested, had sex with student

    Local News Ocala Post - 3
    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 - 3
      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...

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    US News

    Major controversy after police pulled over a firefighter

    Ocala Post - 26
    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

    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

    Ocala Post - 47
    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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    Local News

    Lawsuit filed against Marion County Sheriff, Billy Woods

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    UPDATE: On July 2, 2020, at approximately 8 a.m., less than 24 hours after this article was published, Judge Anthony Tatti signed an Order...
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    Local News

    Bodycam video shows guardian was calm during arrest

    Ocala Post - 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...
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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

    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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    Florida

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

    Ocala Post - 5
      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

    Woman threatened man over his sausage

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    Ocklawaha, Florida -- An Ocklawaha woman remains behind bars after she was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery. A deputy responded to Tall Pines Mobile...
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