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Canada man convicted of March Dunnellon Middle School shooting threat
DUNNELLON, Fla. (WCJB) - A Canadian man is awaiting sentencing for making a false active shooter and kidnapping report to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) in March. Ontario Court records show 21-year-old William Tuckett pled guilty to two counts of conveying false information with the intention to injure or harm a person. According to Canadian criminal codes, Tuckett faces up to four years in prison.
Drive-by shooting outside local home lands Marion man behind bars
A 36-year-old Weirsdale man was arrested earlier this week after he allegedly shot an individual outside a local residence during an argument over his ex-girlfriend. On Monday, July 22, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 13400 block of SE Sunset Harbor Road in Weirsdale in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they observed a male victim laying on the front porch of a home, according to the arrest report.
Free backpacks, school supplies at back-to-school events throughout Marion this weekend
There are several back-to-school events planned for this weekend across Marion County, with most featuring free backpacks and school supplies, among other community resources and giveaways. Marion County students are invited to receive free backpacks filled with supplies this weekend during several community events this weekend. The Mary Sue Rich...
TIME Magazine recognizes the World Equestrian Center as one of the world’s top places to visit or stay
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Time magazine is giving a once-in-a-lifetime recognition to a hotel in Marion County. The Equestrian and The Riding Academy was recognized as part of TIME’s list of 100 exciting destinations to visit and stay in worldwide. Officials say it could’ve been the portraits of dogs,...
Reading with Horses annual summer program continues this week
A summer literacy program that provides local children a chance to hear stories about horses and then meet them will continue this week in downtown Ocala. Reading with Horses returns to the Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Avenue, on Friday, July 26, at 10 a.m. Each week, children’s books...
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