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Marion County Fire Rescue paramedic arrested on domestic battery charges
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) — A Marion County Fire Rescue employee is facing a domestic battery charge after Ocala police said he slammed a woman’s head into a glass table. Vincent Giammanco was taken into custody Wednesday at the EMS Central Station in Ocala, where he worked, police said.
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Single-vehicle crash kills Ocala man, 45
A single-vehicle crash that destroyed a wooden utility pole, leaving more than five dozen people without electricity in a rural part of Marion County, claimed the life of the driver on Nov. 10. A dog that was in the vehicle escaped serious injury. Here's what we know: Where was the crash? Along County Road 314A, near Southeast 85th Street in Ocklawaha. Which law enforcement agency is investigating the crash? Florida Highway Patrol. What time was the crash? Marion County Fire Rescue spokesman James Lucas said crews were assigned the call at 7:12 p.m. and arrived at the location at 7:19 p.m. The victim was pronounced deceased at 7:26 p.m. What happened? Troopers said a 45-year-old Ocala man was behind the wheel of a Toyota that was northbound on CR 314A. Witnesses told FHP that the Toyota was passing vehicles in a reckless manner. Entering a curve, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which veered onto the east shoulder. The vehicle's driver side struck a wooden utility pole, snapping it into several large chunks. The vehicle eventually overturned onto the driver side. Troopers said a medium-size dog that was in the Toyota managed to get out and ran off. FHP
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Driver rams patrol vehicles after Marion County deputies stop him, officials say
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A driver tried to get away from Marion County Sheriff’s deputies early Sunday morning, even after deputies boxed in his vehicle. Deputies said 47-year-old Rayon Thompson was seen speeding near State Road 200 in Ocala. They said he tried to get away by driving in and out of parking lots.
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Police search at hotel construction worksite in Ocala
OCALA, Fla. – UPDATE: Police have cleared the scene. No arrests were made. Construction have returned to work. Police have blocked a major intersection in Ocala because of heavy police activity at a hotel. State Road 40, also known as Silver Springs Boulevard is blocked at U.S. 301 in...
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After decade of zoning changes, plans for 151-home development in Ocala near final approval
A proposed, 151-home residential development in southeast Marion County that has undergone a decade of redesigns and zoning changes may move one step closer to reality next week after officials review the final master plan for the community. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Marion County Board of County Commissioners will...
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Mayor welcomes ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter,’ wife as new residents of Ocala
“We’re fortunate that Dog has chosen to make Ocala his new home, and I’m excited to see his enthusiasm for getting involved and making a positive impact in our community. During our visit, I had the opportunity to share some of my priorities for Ocala, and we discussed...
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Student arrested after false shooting threat at Ocala middle school, police say
OCALA, Fla. - A student was arrested after a false shooting threat was made against an Ocala middle school on Wednesday, according to police. The threat was made against Fort King Middle School, which was temporarily placed on lockdown as a precaution while authorities investigated the threat. Police later determined...
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Horse industry representatives discuss racetrack, sports complex at Horse Farms Forever summit
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Horse industry representatives spoke about a planned horse racetrack and a sports complex approved for the World Equestrian Center at this year’s Horse Farms Forever summit. The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners Association and Gilligan Racing LLC announced they have the acreage for a new...
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Ocala homebuilder acquires home improvement company
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A homebuilder from Ocala is expanding its company. Design and construction company Wilmek has acquired exterior home improvement company Oswald, according to a press release issued Wednesday. Both businesses are based in Ocala. Oswald designs, fabricates and installs aluminum structures such as screen rooms, patio covers...
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Student arrested after threat put Fort King Middle School in Ocala on lockdown
OCALA, Fla. – Police in Ocala arrested a student Thursday in the case of a middle school that was placed on lockdown over a threat. Fort King Middle School off NE 17th Avenue was put on lockdown Wednesday as a precaution while police investigated. A nearby elementary school was also affected, according to police.