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Gainesville man helps rescue kids from fiery fatal crash on I-75 in Marion County
Two people died and two kids were among three people rescued from a burning minivan on Wednesday morning following a crash on Interstate 75 in northern Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Marion County Fire Rescue spokesperson James Lucas said the agency was assigned to the call at 10:11 a.m. and arrived on scene about 8 minutes later. The two people in the front seats of the minivan were pronounced dead on scene by firefighters. ...
Live music and Jimmy Buffett block party: Fun things to do this weekend in Ocala
This concert is part of the Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series and will take place 7-9 p.m. April 26 at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex, 1510 NW Fourth St., Ocala. Concerts will take place every Friday through May 17. Free admission. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. More at www.ocalafl.gov/levittamp or on Facebook @LevittAMPOcala.
Villagers living in Marion County invited to poll watching training course
Villagers living in Marion County are invited to participate in a poll watching training course. The Marion County Republican Executive Committee will be hosting a group, in-person, free poll watching training course. It will be conducted by the Republican Party of Florida and the Republican National Committee from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at the Ocala Police Department Community Room at 402 S Pine Ave. in Ocala. This type training will be required for any individual participating as a poll watcher in the State of Florida.
Rodent droppings: One Marion County restaurant temporarily closed
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Important traffic info in Marion County: I-75 slowdowns; city of Dunnellon lot closures
The Florida Department of Transportation and city of Dunnellon are asking residents to be on the lookout for slowdowns and closures this week. FDOT officials said motorists traveling along Interstate 75 in the northbound lanes, north of U.S. 27, and southbound on the highway north of County Road 318, will be asked to slow down considerably so Duke Energy workers can remove fiber optic cable.
Parents of overdose victims stop in Marion, Lake counties to discuss dangers of drugs
Two mothers who have each lost a child to drug overdose and have long been on the front lines of educating parents, children and the community on the dangers of drugs, continue to spread that message. Michelle Pepin and Lisa Bolton, joined by Kelly Powers Timbrell, Susan Schmidt and Leslie...
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