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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
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  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…
  
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  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…
  
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  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
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  State line checkpoint put in place for those trying to enter Florida
  
  Ocala Post – March 29, 2020
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  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…
  
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  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…
  
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  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…
  
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  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…
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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
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  A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that felons cannot be kept from voting simply because they failed to pay fines, fees, and restitution resulting…
  
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  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
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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…
  
  US News
  
  Next-generation console release date announced for PS5
  
  Ocala Post – October 8, 2019
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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…
  
  Tech
  
  Two camera apps removed from Google Play, consumers should immediately delete them
  
  Ocala Post – September 20, 2019
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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
  
  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
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  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
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  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
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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…
  
  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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Teacher arrested for sexual relationship with student

Ocala Post - October 17, 2019

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School teacher stole from Cub Scout pack to pay her own bills

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Francis Marion Military Academy instructor sentenced to 80 years

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Former Frances Marion Military Academy teacher, Duane Adams had second victim

Marion Teacher Duane Adams faces more charges after truth surfaces

Marion teacher Duane Adams hides girl from parents

Ocala Post - January 14, 2014

Ocala, Florida -- On Friday, January 10, 2014, the parent of a 15-year-old student of Francis Marion Military Academy reported her daughter as a...

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School Teacher And Tennis Coach Randy Majors Arrested

Ocala Post - January 4, 2014

Fruita, Colorado -- Teacher Randy Majors, 58, of Fruita was arrested after a parent that was going through her 16 year-old daughters Facebook account...

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Dance instructor Harrison Prater arrested for lascivious behavior

Ocala Post - October 30, 2013

Seminole County, Florida -- On October 29, 2013, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Crimes Against Children (CAC) Unit arrested Harrison Jonathan Prater, 27,...

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Teacher Cynthia Herr Arrested For Explicit Sexual Acts

Ocala Post - September 26, 2013

A teacher is accused of engaging in various explicit sexual acts with a 16-year-old boy. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Cynthia Herr, 35,...

Teacher arrested for sexually explicit text, e-mail

Ocala Post - September 18, 2013

Seminole County, Florida -- Daniel Kelley, 26, was arrested for sending sexual text messages to a 14-year-old student. Kelley, a special needs teacher at Bridges...

Michael Cope Polk County Teacher Fondled 15 Year Old Girl

Ocala Post - September 5, 2013

POLK COUNTY -- A 52-year-old high school basketball coach has been accused of fondling a 15-year-old girls breasts and smacking her butt. The 15-year-old...

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Teacher Rapes Girl She Commits Suicide He Gets 30 Days In Jail

Ocala Post - August 28, 2013

Stacey Dean Rambold, 54, a teacher who taught at Billings Senior High raped a 14-year-old-student in 2008. Rambold admitted to raping the 14-year-old girl...