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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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City declares balcony rooms unsafe at downtown hotel
Ocala’s chief building official has declared all balcony rooms at the downtown Hilton Garden Inn “unsafe for occupancy,” citing sagging balconies and water damage. In an Oct. 29 letter to hotelier Danny Gaekwad, Chief Building Official Benjamin Maxson wrote that the hotel’s balcony rooms must remain vacant until either a registered design professional confirms the balcony rooms are safe or “necessary repairs are permitted, inspected, and approved.”
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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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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.