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The three obstacles along Antwuan Hampton's path to his second weightlifting state title
Twenty-six years ago, Thomas Chaput ensnared back-to-back weightlifting state championships for North Marion High School. On April 15th, Antwuan Hampton secured his second consecutive title. Vanesha Hampton, a classmate of Chaput and a mother to Hampton, witnessed both reach the accomplishment. Hampton's road to a second title was filled with...
‘Stamp Out Hunger:’ Letter carriers deliver donations in nation’s largest 1-day food drive
ORLANDO, Fla. – Stamp Out Hunger — the nation’s largest single-day food drive — returned Saturday in communities across Central Florida. Each year, families leave non-perishable food items near their mailbox on the second Saturday in May. Letter carriers pick up the donations during their routes and the food is then taken to local food banks and organizations for distribution.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Friday
The Ocala Marion County area is at a slight risk for severe weather Friday morning and afternoon, with potential hazards of wind gusts, tornadoes, waterspouts and hail, according to the US National Weather Service in Jacksonville. AlertMarion notified residents of a severe thunderstorm warning at 9:26 a.m. The risk for...
A group of Williston state basketball champions sign their national letters of intent
WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - After back-to-back championships, a trio of Williston boys basketball champs signs their national letters of intent this week. Reggie White put pen to paper with Waynesburg University in Waynesburg, Pennsyvania. The program won 9 more games than the previous year. White was a facilitator of the ball and a silent but effective scorer who was third in scoring with the Red Devils with nearly 11 points a game and second on the team with over five assists a game.
The Rainbow River in Dunnellon is a big attraction. Police have a few thoughts on safety.
With the summer fast approaching, Dunnellon city officials want to let those who have plans to spend time on the Rainbow River to remember not to litter, to know the rules, and to be careful on the water. Dunnellon police officials said they have a boat and an officer who will be patrolling on the river to make sure everyone has a safe time tubing, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling or just cruising in their boat. ...
All-Marion County boys volleyball team and player of the year finalists
Boys' volleyball has become more competitive every year in Marion County since its inaugural season five years ago. With all seven county schools in a superdistrict, we saw each team lock horns with each other during the season. Forest snatched back its district title in dramatic fashion. The 2024 season was filled with had-to-be there moments. Now it's time to find out the stars of the season. ...
Williston scores early in win over Chiefland
Facing a rival that had gone 2-0 against their team in the regular season, the Williston softball coaching staff had a Mike Tyson-like message for the Red Devils prior to Thursday’s FHSAA Class 1A-Region 4 Semifinal. Punch first. That they did, scoring three runs in the bottom of the...
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