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Vero Beach voters to make decisions on downtown's future; 2 referendums on Nov. 5 ballot
VERO BEACH — The ease of improving downtown hinges on two referendums, both of which will be on the Nov. 5 ballot. One would more than double the density of housing downtown, from 17 units per acre to 36 units per acre; another, more technical issue, would allow transfer of development rights. ...
Florida Tech Panther Scholar-Athlete Spotlight Recognizes Basketball Player Breazia Robinson
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – In this Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, we are featuring Breazia Robinson of Florida Tech women’s basketball. This summer, the Cleveland, Ohio native is gaining meaningful experience at an internship in his desired field. We caught up with Schwartz to learn more about the incredible opportunity.
Miami imam's sermon sparks debate over school vouchers and the First Amendment
A Jewish lawmaker is calling for Governor Ron DeSantis’ Administration to take action against a Muslim school that receives taxpayer-funded vouchers. Republican Representative Randy Fine is incensed by the school leader’s inflammatory remarks against Jewish people -- and by the state’s apparent lack of action since those remarks came to light.
The News-Press, Naples Daily News journalists win state awards for excellence
From coverage of a crash that killed five teens to a video of a manatee rescue, The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently collected 17 awards from the Florida Society of News Editors at a ceremony in Orlando. Overall, the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida ― of which the Naples Daily News and The...
Florida Humanities selects Key West Art & Historical Society to host Smithsonian Institution Food Exhibition in 2026
The Key West Art & Historical Society has been selected as a recipient of a new exhibition partnership program, “Exhibition Starter Kit: FOOD,” which captures and shares local narratives on food. KWAHS is one of eight non-profit organizations in the state that received funding in June from Florida Humanities, to create the exhibitions, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service. The KWAHS exhibit will be titled “FOOD: Celebrating Conch Cuisine.” ...
Beautiful morning skies in the SummerGlen Community
After afternoon and evening thunderstorms, the following morning skies were vivid with color in certain areas of our SummerGlen Community in Ocala. Thanks to Terrie Bauman for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://ocala-news.com/submit-your-photos!
VIDEO: Two arrested after fleeing Ocala police in stolen car
Two men who led Ocala police on a brief chase in a stolen car that began on State Road 200 were apprehended after they ditched the vehicle in downtown and tried to escape by foot. On Tuesday, July 23, at around 10:30 a.m., an Ocala Police Department officer spotted a...
Ocala aquatic venue brings you closer to the Olympic Games in Paris
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It’s like being poolside in Paris, diving into the excitement of the event. North Central Florida residents will have an opportunity to watch their favorite Olympic aquatic sports: swimming, diving, artistic swimming (formerly known as synchronized swimming), and water polo this weekend as ‘France Comes to FAST!’
'Massive bust' leads to recovery of about 2,000 fentanyl pills, 5 pounds cocaine; 1 arrest
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Nearly 2,000 fentanyl pills and 5 pounds of cocaine were recovered during the arrest of an Ocala man, after a months-long drug operation, law enforcement authorities said. The arrest was made in a drug sting outside a Sebastian area Tractor Supply Co. store on County Road 512 Wednesday just...
Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala sells for $31.7 million to Palm Beach County developer
Development of the former Winding Oaks Farm property in Ocala has advanced another step. Here's what we know: What's the latest at Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala? The former Winding Oaks Farm has sold for $31.7 million, according to a deed on file with the court clerk. ...
Brinkleigh Hansen Wins 6 Individual Events at the 2024 FL Summer Age Group Championships
LCM (50m) Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training Ocala, Florida. Meet Mobile: “2024 FL Summer Age Group Championships”. The Florida Summer Age Group Championships took place from July 11 to July 14 at the Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training Center in Ocala, FL. The state’s finest age-group swimmers went head-to-head.
Time magazine's new list, World's Greatest Places of 2024, includes an Ocala entry
Time magazine has placed the World Equestrian Center in Ocala on an exclusive list: The World's Greatest Places of 2024. The WEC is one of 100 "extraordinary destinations to explore worldwide," according to the magazine feature, which went live Thursday. The list includes 50 places to stay (including the WEC) and 50 places...
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.
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