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Some Marion residents opt to stay at a shelter
A number of Marion County residents headed for local public shelters Wednesday morning as concern about the local impact of Hurricane Milton continued. Gail Powell was one of the evacuees who came to the Lake Weir High School shelter. She brought along her cat, Greyson. “This is the first time...
GRACE announces resignation of Jon DeCarmine
The Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless & Hungry, which operates GRACE Marketplace, today announced the resignation of Jon DeCarmine as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 31, 2024. The post GRACE announces resignation of Jon DeCarmine appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Belleview, Florida, cited for 5 violations in Marion County
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Belleview was cited for 5 violations during a complaint inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on October 4, 2024. The fast-food chain, known for its spicy fried chicken and biscuits, is located at 10786 S US Hwy 441 in Marion County, Florida.
Florida man charged with attempted enticement of a minor
OCALA, Florida - A Dunnellon man has been indicted for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Joseph Rocco Quaranta, 48, faces a minimum of 10 years to life in federal prison if convicted. Quaranta was arrested after an undercover detective from the Marion County Sheriff's Office posed online as a 13-year-old girl on July 25, 2024. Quaranta allegedly engaged in a sexually explicit conversation with the detective and arranged to meet the minor at a predetermined location in Marion County, where he was subsequently arrested. Following his arrest, Quaranta...
State won't pursue charge against teen accused of posting threat message on social media
The teen accused of posting a threatening message on Snapchat won't be charged, as prosecutors have declined to move forward with the case. Here's a look at that case and some others recently addressed at the Marion County Judicial Center. Juvenile Age: 16. ...
Unexpected safety tip from Marion County could keep families connected during emergencies
OCALA, Florida - As Hurricane Milton approaches, Marion County officials have shared an unexpected safety tip to help residents stay connected even during long-term service outages. The tip involves activating the satellite messaging feature on certain smartphones.For iPhone 14 and newer models, users should ensure their phones are updated to the latest operating system, enable iMessage, and set up emergency contacts and family sharing, according to Ocala Fire Rescue. Google Pixel users with models Pixel 9 and newer can access emergency satellite features by setting Google Messages as their primary app and using the satellite option to call 911. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission has granted permission for Starlink and T-Mobile to enable satellite texting services for Florida residents ahead of the storm. Users will know they are connected to a Starlink satellite if their phone shows one-to-two bars of signal and the network name reads "T-Mobile SpaceX."This feature is beneficial for emergency services and roadside assistance, although messages may take longer to send under these conditions, stated the source.
School district brainstorms idea to build Vanguard High its own football stadium
After years of Vanguard High School’s football program using the off-campus Booster Stadium, the school district is brainstorming future plans to build a stadium on school property. The property, which is about 30 acres, was donated to the school with the intention of building a stadium on it in...
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