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Stentiford Construction brings decades of experience to Ocala’s next generation of homes

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A community is shaped by more than the buildings that line its streets. It’s shaped by the people who build them, the care that goes into the work and the relationships that stand behind each project. For Stentiford Construction, those principles have guided the...

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Woman on probation arrested for battery on a man, an elderly woman, and a deputy

Kathryn Robynne Blackmon, 34, was arrested yesterday for allegedly battering an elderly woman, spitting into the face of a man, and spitting on a deputy. The post Woman on probation arrested for battery on a man, an elderly woman, and a deputy appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 1d

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15-year-old accused of trying to make bombs for ISIS charged as adult, booked in Alachua County Jail

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A 15-year-old arrested after an investigation into his alleged contact with a terrorist organization, which revealed he was trying to make bombs, has been charged as an adult. Jude Sleeper, 15, was booked into the Alachua County Jail on Thursday after previously being in juvenile detention....

Alachua County, FL · 2d

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Alachua County closings and waste collection for Veterans Day

The Veterans Day holiday will not affect residential curbside collection service for solid waste, recycling, and yard trash. The post Alachua County closings and waste collection for Veterans Day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 23h

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New 911 Calls Reveal the Scramble to Save a Florida Mom After an Alligator Attack

Dina Spann, 58, suffered severe injuries after being attacked by an alligator during a family boating trip in Florida's Marion County. Witnesses' 911 calls have been obtained by The Post, with callers pleading with emergency responders to hurry to assist Spann, whose left arm was "dangling off." "Somebody got bit...

Marion County, FL · 2d

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Bravo Supermarket replacing former Big Lots in Silver Springs Shores

A new Bravo Supermarket will soon replace the former Big Lots in Silver Springs Shores. Located at 6841 SE Maricamp Road in Ocala, the new grocery store is situated within the Crystal Square shopping plaza. Site photos shared by local resident Vana Force show exterior renovations on the building are...

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Marion County family on edge as drivers blow through stop signs near their home

OCKLAWAHA, Fla. – A family living on the corner of Southeast 115th Place Road and Guava Pass in Ocklawaha says drivers regularly blow through stop signs and speed through the intersection — and they’re worried someone is going to get hurt. Joel Hickman has lived at the...

Ocklawaha, FL · 2d

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Eight Old Florida Barbecue Pits That Have Been Smoking Meat Since Before Disney Arrived

Long before mouse ears and theme park lines, Florida already had a serious barbecue habit. Roadside pits from Miami to Jacksonville were feeding farmers, truckers, and families back when Dixie Highway was the main way to get around. Every spot on this list opened its doors before Walt Disney World...

Florida · 2d

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Should you buy, sell or wait? How to make a smart real estate decision for 2027

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – “Should I wait?”. It’s the question I hear most often from buyers and sellers in Ocala and Marion County: Should I wait for interest rates to drop? For prices to come down? For the “right time”?. Here is the honest answer:...

Alachua Chronicle

Man arrested for pointing gun at juvenile at convenience store

Christian Morgan Collier, 32, was arrested on a warrant for allegedly pointing a gun at a juvenile at the Wawa on Archer Road on November 1; the juvenile said he didn't know Collier, who reportedly accused the juvenile of stealing his vehicle. The post Man arrested for pointing gun at juvenile at convenience store appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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Ocala 5th-grade teacher accused of taking photos under student’s skirt

A fifth-grade teacher at Ocala Christian Academy was arrested after police say he used his cellphone to take photographs underneath a female student’s skirt during recess. According to the Ocala Police Department, the incident occurred on Friday, October 23, while students were playing a game on the school’s field. An arrest report alleges that the teacher, identified as 34-year-old Joel David Gould, instructed a female student to stand on a picnic table near him so she could have a better view of the game.

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The Streatery is open. Gainesville celebrates at ribbon cutting

Bustling crowds filled downtown Gainesville on Friday as conversations, live music and towering stilt performers brought the Streatery to life. Hundreds of residents celebrated the opening of the long-awaited downtown space with local leaders, including members of the Gainesville and Alachua County commissions, who commenced the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Community holds ‘Squawk About Sara’ chicken run and walk in Micanopy

MICANOPY, Fla. (WCJB) - People dressed in chicken costumes took part in the “Squawk About Sara” chicken run and walk along 223rd Street in Micanopy to keep attention on the disappearance of Sara Ebersole, who went missing more than three years ago. Sara’s family says 223rd Street is...

Micanopy, FL · 23h

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Project Pawsitivity: This bonded pair could be at home anywhere

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Meet Cyrus and Hazel, a pack of two who kept each other alive on the streets, and don’t ever want to be apart again. The fine folks at the Humane Society of Marion County got these friendly, curious mutts from Marion County Animal Services about a month ago, where they’d been taken in as a bonded pair of strays. They were so lucky to have found one another out in the world, and are just looking for a forever home they can both share with new members of the pack.

Marion County, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

Train hits car in Hawthorne; no injuries reported

Last night, a train hit a car that was stuck on the train tracks in Hawthorne, but nobody was in the car and no injuries were reported by the train crew. The post Train hits car in Hawthorne; no injuries reported appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Hawthorne, FL · 2d

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Florida Commission on Ethics dismisses complaint against Property Appraiser Ayesha Solomon

The Florida Commission on Ethics dismissed an ethics complaint alleging that Alachua County Property Appraiser Ayesha Solomon allowed a company to use her name and image in their marketing materials. The post Florida Commission on Ethics dismisses complaint against Property Appraiser Ayesha Solomon appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 2d

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Alachua County approves zoning changes to allow more recreational activities at planned community park

An Alachua County zoning change may soon allow a broader range of recreational activities as the former West End Golf Course is being developed into a park. An October hearing at the county planning commission’s monthly meeting focused on the proposed amendment to the West End Planned Development, for approximately 75 acres of county-owned land at 12830 West Newberry Road.

Alachua County, FL · 3d

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352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS NOV. 6-8: Art, music, theater and fall fun

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Artistry, music and festivals are coming together for a full weekend of exciting celebrations across the community. Here are the top pick events in the 352. FRIDAY, NOV. 6. First Friday Art Walk. What: Support local artisans while exploring plenty of art, music, and performance...

Ocala, FL · 3d

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Opinions about the closure of the old Silver Springs Bottled Water Co.

After Niagara announced the permanent closure of the old Silver Springs Bottled Water Co., readers wrote in to share opinions about the matter. Here are a couple of those letters:. “With the closure of the Niagara Co., I’m thinking that the Silver Springs river might rise again to it’s original...

Silver Springs, FL · 20h

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