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Vet Resource Center urges veterans to schedule cancer screenings
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Members of a resource center in Marion County are taking steps to help veterans live happy and healthy lives, but they say that includes signing them up for a cancer screening. Steve Petty is the president of Vet Resource Center, located at 2730 E Silver Springs...
Drive-by shooting outside local home lands Marion man behind bars
A 36-year-old Weirsdale man was arrested earlier this week after he allegedly shot an individual outside a local residence during an argument over his ex-girlfriend. On Monday, July 22, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 13400 block of SE Sunset Harbor Road in Weirsdale in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they observed a male victim laying on the front porch of a home, according to the arrest report.
Free backpacks, school supplies at back-to-school events throughout Marion this weekend
There are several back-to-school events planned for this weekend across Marion County, with most featuring free backpacks and school supplies, among other community resources and giveaways. Marion County students are invited to receive free backpacks filled with supplies this weekend during several community events this weekend. The Mary Sue Rich...
TIME Magazine recognizes the World Equestrian Center as one of the world’s top places to visit or stay
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Time magazine is giving a once-in-a-lifetime recognition to a hotel in Marion County. The Equestrian and The Riding Academy was recognized as part of TIME’s list of 100 exciting destinations to visit and stay in worldwide. Officials say it could’ve been the portraits of dogs,...
Marion County teacher honored as one on the five finalists for ‘Teacher of the Year’
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A teacher from Marion County may not have won the title of Florida’s teacher of the year, but she was honored for being a “Fab Five finalist” this evening. The gala was hosted in Orlando, with the ‘teachers of the year’ from every...
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...
'Overwhelmed, blessed, thankful': Disabled Ocala veteran gets a new roof for free
The sign in front of Derek Ingram's front door reads: "GIVING BACK to Those Who Served." A U.S. Army veteran who joined the service in 1974 and served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Ingram moved to Spruce Creek South from Maryland 2 1/2-years ago. ...
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!’
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