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Will Rock the Country become an annual event for Ocala?
The two-day Rock the Country event north of Ocala might become an annual event. During Friday's performances, organizers said they are planning for a 2025 show and asked people to go to the Rock the Country website's contact tab to list which artists they would like to see next year. Sheriff Billy Woods and County Commissioner Carl Zalak helped welcome the crowd on Friday. ...
Defense: There's more to the story of man charged in bus crash that killed 8 farmworkers
The attorney representing the man charged in the bus crash that killed eight farmworkers told the Star Banner that there's "a lot more factual considerations leading up to the accident that haven't been discussed." Jack Maro, a longtime defense attorney, did not elaborate. He said he's investigating. Prosecutors on May...
Pilot hospitalized after experimental aircraft crashes in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Fla. — One person was injured after an experimental aircraft crashed into a tree line near Ocala International Airport on Saturday. Fire rescue officials said the pilot had to be extricated from the plane and was then taken to the hospital. There is currently no information on...
Florida community on edge as authorities search for suspected rapist: 'Just very devastating'
REDDICK, Fla. - Reddick is a small community – a one-intersection town with fewer than 500 residents. People there largely know each other, and crime isn’t a part of everyday life. "I really felt safe, not having to lock my doors," one woman who lives there told FOX...
3 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations in state inspections
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...
Tipster reports registration violation of convicted Massachusetts rapist
An anonymous tipster reported a registration violation of a convicted Massachusetts rapist living in Marion County. Jean Carlos Perez, 43, of Ocklawaha was booked Wednesday at the Marion County Jail for failure to properly register his address as a sex offender. The anonymous tipster reported on May 31 that Perez...
Rock The Country festivalgoers urged to stay safe, hydrated as intense heat continues
OCALA, Fla. – Festivalgoers heading to Rock The Country music festival in Ocala this weekend are urged to stay hydrated and safe as the area will see near-record heat. The two-day festival kicks off Friday, with Kid Rock and Jason Aldean headlining the event. Marion County Fire Rescue posted...
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