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    Marion County pushing hard for voters to pass penny sales tax

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    Marion County -- According to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, the first four years of the Penny Sales Tax generated $167 million...
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    She thought it was just a Halloween photo shoot, it was much more

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    Marion County schools report new cases of COVID-19

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    Woman killed, two others injured in crash

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    Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham killed in plane crash

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    Marion County pushing hard for voters to pass penny sales tax

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    Marion County -- According to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, the first four years of the Penny Sales Tax generated $167 million...
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    Marion County schools report new cases of COVID-19

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    Woman killed, two others injured in crash

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    Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham killed in plane crash

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    Light Up Ocala canceled, other events available, including for Halloween

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    Florida

    Crime

    Man severely beat infant to death, arrested

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    Inverness, Florida -- An Inverness man has been arrested following an almost 9-month- long investigation into the death of a 3-month-old baby. On January 7,...
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    FWC: Florida family finds rare two-headed snake

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    Florida -- As if 2020 couldn't get any weirder. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says they are now caring for a two-headed snake...
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    Video that will make you smile: Children test their speed using sheriff’s portable speed detector

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    Two things you typically don't see today -- a mullet and kids outside playing having a great time. The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office recently placed...

    FWC: New regulations for stone crab harvesting, season begins soon

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    Florida -- Several recreational and commercial stone crab regulation changes go into effect in the next few weeks, just in time for stone crab...

    Sweetest Day speed dating event near you

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    Crystal River, Florida -- Are you a single person looking to meet a friend, maybe find love? The Riviera Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, located at,...

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

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

    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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    She thought it was just a Halloween photo shoot, it was much more

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    A Canyon, Texas, man, Joseph Reynero, who dressed up as cinema's most notorious Halloween night serial killer, Michael Myers, lined up a Halloween photo...
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    Facebook, Twitter interfere with election following Biden crack video, damning emails

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    Largest methamphetamine bust in DEA history, used Sam’s Club parking lot

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    Deputies taunted man, broke his neck, falsified reports

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

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    Local News

    Ocala Fire Rescue launches addiction rehabilitation program

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    Ocala, Florida -- Ocala Fire Rescue is launching the Ocala Recovery Project (ORP), a complimentary program for addiction rehabilitation. Funded by a Centers for Disease...
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    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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    Local News

    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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    Weird News

    FWC: Florida family finds rare two-headed snake

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    Florida -- As if 2020 couldn't get any weirder. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says they are now caring for a two-headed snake...
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    Man decapitated tiger, ate testicles

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    A man and two of his accomplices were arrested this week after authorities found the carcass of a dead tiger floating in the Ken...
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    Condoms washed, repackaged and sold as new

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    It was a sticky situation when police in Vietnam said they found between 320,000 and 350,000 used condoms that had been collected to be...
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    Woman removed adult toy from package, used it while still in store

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    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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    Outdoors

    FWC: Florida family finds rare two-headed snake

    Florida Ocala Post - 12
    Florida -- As if 2020 couldn't get any weirder. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says they are now caring for a two-headed snake...
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    FWC: New regulations for stone crab harvesting, season begins soon

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    Florida -- Several recreational and commercial stone crab regulation changes go into effect in the next few weeks, just in time for stone crab...
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    Fall recreational red snapper season in the Gulf

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    Florida -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a fall red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations...
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    FWC: Picking saw palmetto berries could get you arrested

    Crime Ocala Post - 12
    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

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    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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    Lawsuit filed after corrections officer was allowed to poison inmate, other officers implicated

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    A lawsuit has been filed against the Florida Department of Corrections after a Lowell corrections officer attempted to poison an inmate. The corrections officer, identified...
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    Deputies taunted man, broke his neck, falsified reports

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    Elsa, Texas —Documents for what attorneys are calling an unlawful and horrific arrest that occurred in April are now being released to the public....

    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...

    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...

    Teachers and Crime

    Local News

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

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    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

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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...

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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

    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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    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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    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

    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

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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

    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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