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Recording of 9-1-1 call released after alligator attack in Marion County

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A recording of a 9-1-1 call made after an alligator attacked a woman in Marion County in August captures the caller describing the woman’s injuries. “Somebody got bit by an alligator. I think her arm got bit. It’s dangling off her,” the caller said in the recording.

Marion County, FL · 15h
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Florida makes major QB depth chart change ahead of Oklahoma game

Florida football has listed Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. as co-starters ahead of the team's Week 10 matchup with Oklahoma. The competition appears to have been reopened by coach Jon Sumrall following the Gators ' 27-8 loss to Georgia on Saturday. The change marks a first for Florida this season. The team had not used an official "or" designation at the position. "There will be one guy that starts and one guy that doesn't out of the two guys you're probably worried about. I'm not gonna make a big Quarterback 1 announcement. I have a plan that is already kind of in motion and in place. But I don't know that it helps us with me naming a starter today," Sumrall said on Monday . A notable depth chart change for Florida ahead of facing Oklahoma: UF lists either Aaron Philo or Tramell Jones Jr. as the starting quarterback. First time this year there’s an official “or” next to the QBs. pic.twitter.com/HKATUTh7el — Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) November 2, 2026 Both quarterbacks practiced Monday, but Sumrall does not intend to publicly announce a starter before Saturday. Philo struggled against the Bulldogs' defense, completing 5 of 7 passes for 26 yards;

Gainesville, FL · 3d

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Levy County man pleads guilty to gun charge, could face up to 15 years in prison

Peter Stefani, 25, pleaded guilty in federal court in Gainesville to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Levy County, FL · 1d
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Deadly motorcycle vs. pickup truck crash blocks lanes on US 441, Marion County deputies say

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Authorities responded to a deadly crash on U.S. 441 in Marion County involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Friday morning. Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say the crash happened around 8:20 a.m. on the highway near Northwest 42nd Place, causing the roadway to be partially blocked.

Marion County, FL · 4h
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Missing Citrus County motorcyclist found dead in woods

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. - A 53-year-old motorcyclist reported missing over the weekend died after crashing off a highway curve in Crystal River, according to authorities. Guy Gibbs, 53, died after failing to negotiate a turn while riding his motorcycle along Highway 488, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said the motorcycle veered off the roadway and crashed into a wooded area, where Gibbs sustained fatal injuries.

Citrus County, FL · 2d

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Lemery defeats Cannon, Casey for Levy County Commission District 2 seat

BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) - Three candidates faced off for an open District 2 seat on the Levy County Commission. Republican Matt Lemery received a vast majority of the votes. Lemery defeated Democrat Lincoln Cannon and Ecology Party candidate Emily Casey with about 70% of the vote. He’ll replace Commissioner Rock...

Levy County, FL · 2d

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Cops called to Wawa after girl fight breaks out in restroom

A 31-year-old Summerfield woman was arrested on a warrant following a brutal, hair-pulling girl fight outside a local Wawa restroom. Katlyn Jean Zirkle was taken into custody on Tuesday in connection with the late-night attack that originally occurred on Oct. 26 at the Wawa located at 14700 U.S. Hwy. 441 in Summerfield.

Summerfield, FL · 1d

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Thoroughbred racetrack developer announces it has found a location in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Gilligan Racing, LLC and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association announced last week that they have secured a new location for a new Thoroughbred racing facility in Marion County. Of course, they’re not saying exactly where just yet. In a...

Marion County, FL · 2d

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No. 25 Florida suspends DT Jeramiah McCloud for conduct detrimental to the team

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 25 Florida suspended starting defensive tackle Jeramiah McCloud for one game on Wednesday for conduct detrimental to the team. McCloud will miss Saturday's home game against Oklahoma (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference). “His status with the program will be re-evaluated after this week's contest,” the team said. McCloud, a 6-foot-3, 294-pound sophomore from Sylvester, Georgia, started five of Florida's eight games this season. He has 22 tackles, including 1 1/2 for loss. Earlier this season, McCloud was caught on video making an obscene gesture toward fans late in a loss at Missouri. Also Wednesday, the Gators (5-3, 3-3) ruled out starting right tackle Emeka Ugorji and backup linebacker Jaden Robinson because of injuries. Receiver Vernell Brown III, who has missed the last four games with a sprained right knee, was listed as doubtful. He had his knee drained of extra fluid late last week and then had a platelet-rich plasma injection Monday. Defensive end Emmanuel Oyebadejo and receiver Bailey Stockton, two of the team's best players this season, were listed as questionable with injuries. Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here , visit the Top 25 here and see AP’s full college football coverage here

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Marion County PE Teacher Jailed, Accused of Molesting Girl, 8, at Ocala School

A physical education teacher from Summerfield is sitting in the Marion County Jail without bond after a former elementary school student came forward and said he molested her when she was just 8 years old. Jeffery Farris was arrested Friday on one count of lewd or lascivious molestation of a victim under 12, and investigators say he may not have stopped with just one child.

Ocala, FL · 2d

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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital announces $1.5 million in state-of-the-art upgrades to electrophysiology lab

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is proud to announce $1.5 million in state-of-the-art upgrades to its electrophysiology laboratory, enhancing the technology and resources available to diagnose and treat patients with heart rhythm disorders. The post HCA Florida North Florida Hospital announces $1.5 million in state-of-the-art upgrades to electrophysiology lab appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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Trio busted after trying to spend movie prop money at local fast food restaurants

A trio of young men found out the hard way that movie prop money doesn’t buy real fried chicken. Deiyuon Dewayde-Lavaugh Brown, 19, of Ocala; Ja’Shon Keyon Frazier, 19, of Belleview; and Kog Sucess Currie, 20, of Ocala, were arrested Wednesday, Nov. 4, after taking a convertible Mustang on a counterfeit cash spree through several fast-food drive-thrus in Bushnell.

Ocala, FL · 21h

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DCF contractor arrested for allegedly failing to report abuse of Paisley Brown’s sibling

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman accused of failing to report the abuse of a sibling of murdered toddler Paisley Brown. Cristina Feliz, 35, a case manager with Kids Central Inc., a Department of Children and Families (DCF) contractor, was arrested on Tuesday. According...

Marion County, FL · 20h

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Niagara Bottling permanently closing Ocala facility, firing final 57 employees

Niagara Bottling is closing its Ocala manufacturing plant and firing its remaining 57 employees, just over a year after it acquired the Silver Springs Bottled Water Co. facility for $25.7 million and terminated 85 other employees. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter dated Oct. 31, submitted to...

Ocala, FL · 2d

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Ocala man charged with DUI manslaughter in double-fatality crash on Maricamp Road

A 33-year-old Ocala man is facing DUI manslaughter charges following his arrest in connection with a high-speed crash in September that claimed the lives of two people. The charges stem from a severe two-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, at the intersection of Southeast Maricamp Road and Southeast 36th Avenue.

Ocala, FL · 2d

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Jury selection set for man accused of killing woman from the United Kingdom in Marion County

Investigators say Exelby traveled from the UK to Reddick after asking Hall to kill her, but she changed her mind.

Marion County, FL · 1d

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18-year-old and juvenile arrested at Lewis Place Apartments during investigation into shots fired

James Cedric Steadman Jr., 18, and Jeremiah Lavon Collins, 14, were arrested last night during an investigation into shots fired. The post 18-year-old and juvenile arrested at Lewis Place Apartments during investigation into shots fired appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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New Publix in Marion Oaks nearly complete

Construction of a new Publix in Marion Oaks is nearly complete, with the grocer planning to open early next year. Photos shared this week by Javier Arrillaga, a local resident who documents updates around Marion Oaks, show that construction of the grocery store is in the final stages. Located at...

Ocala, FL · 5h

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Domen Petrovic gives Florida’s loaded frontcourt a different kind of weapon

Florida’s newest bench contributor brings something its Big Three can use

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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Two Men Killed After Argument Over Ice Cream Spirals Out of Control, Police Say

What began as an argument over someone eating another person's ice cream ended with two men dead and their 69-year-old roommate facing a murder charge, according to police in Florida.

Ocala, FL · 1d