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Canada man convicted of March Dunnellon Middle School shooting threat
DUNNELLON, Fla. (WCJB) - A Canadian man is awaiting sentencing for making a false active shooter and kidnapping report to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) in March. Ontario Court records show 21-year-old William Tuckett pled guilty to two counts of conveying false information with the intention to injure or harm a person. According to Canadian criminal codes, Tuckett faces up to four years in prison.
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...
Trash dumping in the Ocala National Forest is a big problem. The Scrub Crew aims to fix it
A specialized crew at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that investigates illegal dumping in the Ocala National Forest take its job very seriously. The crew members range in experience from one year to more than 30 years. Those in the crew are: Officers Jaret Flynn, Wade Constance, Andrew Aultman, Cody Lambert, Brandon Roberts and Lauren Dickson; Reserve Officer Mike Fischer; Lt. Swain Seiler; and Capt. Robert Johnston. Johnston is in charge of the group, which...
Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless
Last year, when the union representing Walt Disney World cast members fought for and got a raise, it was a significant victory. However, the union could not have foreseen the explosion in the cost of living in Central Florida, which has essentially voided that raise. Despite that, there were signs...
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