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Ocala man punches brother while trying to help with oil change, deputies say
A 33-year-old Ocala man with a prior domestic battery conviction was arrested after he allegedly punched his brother while attempting to assist with an oil change. On Tuesday, August 27, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a local residence in reference to a domestic dispute. When the deputy arrived, three individuals – two men and a woman – were standing in the roadway, and the two men appeared to be yelling at each other, according to the arrest report.
1,094-acre property in north Marion County sold for $6.4 million to ranch group
A deed filed in Marion County on Thursday shows that a 1,094-acre property in north Marion County was recently purchased for over $6.4 million by a local family who owns thousands of acres in the area. According to the deed, Ocala Meat Plant LLC sold the property for $6,463,740 to...
Anti-vaping video by North Marion High students recognized by district
Students at North Marion High School were recognized by district officials for a new anti-vaping video that stresses the longterm risks associated with the deadly habit. This week, Marion County Public Schools announced the winners of its Fitness and Nutrition in Schools (FANS) Anti-Vaping Contest. The contest asked students to...
$114k Fantasy Five Ticket Sold At Florida Circle K
OCALA, Florida - The Florida Lottery announced that a ticket sold in Marion County matched all of the numbers drawn in yesterday's Fantasy 5 drawing. The evening drawing sole winning ticket worth $114,288.63 was sold at a Circle K convenience store located at 6155 SW Highway 200 in Ocala. The...
Hospice of Marion County focuses on art therapy as it reaches out to people who grieve
Hospice of Marion County is trying to get a message to county residents struggling with grief: its counselors are there to help free of charge. The Empath Health facility in Ocala held an open house Friday focused on using art to express those powerful feelings of grief. Awilda Santos lost...
City hosting free, beginner pickleball classes
The Ocala Parks and Recreation Department is hosting regular classes every Wednesday to teach the fundamentals of pickleball, a popular sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Pickleball U will be held every Wednesday, starting September 4, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mary Sue Rich...
The parent of a West Port High School student speaks out
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ivory Blunt says her daughter has been the victim of bullying for a while at the West Port High School and she told school administrators. “My daughter would constantly come home and tell me that one of the girls that target her has been messing with her over time. She put a no contact into place last year.” said Blunt. Blunt says things escalated when a fight broke out earlier this week. She pointed out her daughter in a video of the fight.
The hair-do hero of Ocala: spotlight on Jack Keuntjes’ inspiring journey at the USA Mullet Championships
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala 8-year-old who became famous for his stellar mullet finished just shy of the top spot in the USA Mullet Championships. However, that small piece of information doesn’t really help explain the incredible story of this amazing child. Jack Keuntjes, the kid with...
Downtown Ocala business seeking renewal of valet parking license
A restaurant in downtown Ocala is seeking approval to renew a valet parking license that the business has maintained since 2009. The license request will be considered by Ocala City Council members during their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3. According to city records, Mark’s Prime Steakhouse has maintained an...
'All dogs on the field:' Defensive stand on 2-point conversion wins it for Hawthorne in OT over Newberry
HAWTHORNE — The celebration for Hawthorne mirrored a state championship. A program like the Hornets, with two straight state championships and a two-year win streak, knows what that feels like. They know most August games don’t reach that level. ...
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