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  Skeletal remains found in Crystal River
  
  Ocala Post – April 8, 2020
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  On Saturday, April 4, 2020, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the discovery of human skeletal remains located in a wooded area…
  
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  Drunken mother arrested, beat, choked her child over car keys
  
  Ocala Post – April 8, 2020
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  A Crystal River woman was arrested after deputies say she abused her child. A witness told the responding deputy that, while inside the residence, she…
  
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  Deputy arrived at bloody scene, suspect was standing over the victim screaming
  
  Rebecca Long – April 8, 2020
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  Ocklawaha — Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Rekully arrived at a home in the 5700 block of 171st Court, Ocklawaha, to find a bloody scene…
  
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  Driver slammed into FHP cruiser on I-75, two hospitalized
  
  Ocala Post – April 7, 2020
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  A trooper was injured Monday after his vehicle, a 2014 Dodge charger, was struck while doing traffic control on I-75. A marked Florida Highway Patrol…
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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…
  
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  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…
  
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  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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  Marion County update on COVID-19 by zip code
  
  Ocala Post – April 6, 2020
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  Marion County received confirmation of five additional cases of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, today. This brings Marion County’s total case count to 55. The most…
  
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  Two Ocala residents die from COVID-19
  
  Ocala Post – April 5, 2020
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  Two Marion County residents — an 88-year-old male and a 58-year-old male — passed away this weekend after contracting COVID-19. Both were Ocala residents….
  
  COVID-19
  
  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…
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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…
  
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  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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  Eerie public service announcement in Walmart parking lot
  
  Ocala Post – April 5, 2020
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  End of the world creepy! That is how a reader described a public service announcement she recorded while at the Walmart on Highway 40…
  
  COVID-19
  
  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…
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Anglers furious over new shark fishing regulations

Ocala Post - February 21, 2019

At its February meeting in Gainesville, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said it approved changes to shark fishing regulations, including management changes for the shore-based shark fishery. FWC says these rules are intended to increase survival of...

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