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OPD respond to false bomb threat at AdventHealth Ocala
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala Police Department officials said they responded to a bomb threat call made to AdventHealth Ocala Wednesday afternoon. The hospital acted under a Code Yellow alert, according to texts sent out by the hospital’s emergency management system, for about 30 minutes. Visitors were not able to enter or exit the building during this time.
Ocala country singer leading Rolling Stone’s Top Hitmaker competition
An Ocala country artist is currently leading the pack in his attempt to become “America’s Next Top Hitmaker” and be featured in Rolling Stone magazine. Noah Hunton is currently ranked first in his group among those vying to win the contest, which will see the winner receive $10,000, appear in Rolling Stone magazine, and perform at Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase in Austin, Texas.
Ocala man who bragged about his fentanyl killing people pleads guilty to distribution charges
A 42-year-old Ocala man who sold pounds of meth and fentanyl to a confidential informant and bragged about the drugs “dropping people” dead, will spend at least a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute the drugs. On...
Employee stole $1k in goods from AutoZone, 'hiding them near the trash cans,' cop says
GROVELAND, Fla. (TND) — Suspecting an employee of stealing isn't so unusual but the merchandise in this case added up to a grand theft charge, which is a felony. A regional loss prevention manager at AutoZone told police in Florida “that during his weekly exception reporting on 06/17/2024, he noticed suspicious activity involving Cameron Colburn, who has been an employee at this store as of September 2023.”
Former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill under federal investigation
ORLANDO, Fla. – New documents obtained by News 6 show former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is under federal investigation. According to the investigative documents released by the Office of the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial District, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opened an investigation into Hill last year.
Future of Clermont Arts and Recreation Center Discussed at Tonight’s Commission Meeting
The future of the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center (ARC) is set to be a key topic at tonight’s City Commission meeting. Community members who love and support the ARC are encouraged to attend and show their support for this vital community hub. According to a sign posted at...
Florida man driving mom's new Porsche accused in deadly, fiery crash: 'I have his blood on my hands'
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested on a warrant Monday, more than a year after he crashed a sports car that left another man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Zachary Edward Kreusch, 21, of Winter Springs, was booked into the Seminole County jail on a charge...
Clermont is building a reputation for training the world’s fastest athletes
CLERMONT, Fla. — For athletes aiming for Olympic gold, where they train is crucial. In Clermont, Florida, thousands of athletes over decades have made their way to the town, seeking to shave even tenths of seconds off their times. Especially in track and field, athletes who have trained at...
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