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Marion County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Marion County listed for $304,950 in April, slightly down from the previous month's $305,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price slightly decreased from $304,700. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Marion County, not houses...
Woman struck by own truck and camper, killed
NASHWAUK—A 59-year-old Florida woman died Saturday after being struck by her own unmanned truck and camper trailer as it began to roll from its parking spot in Nashwauk, according to an Itasca County Sheriff’s Office news release. The incident was first reported as a fatal hit and run accident on Second Street near Larue Court around 10 a.m. in Nashwauk. Authorities and emergency personnel responded and performed life-saving measures. However, Hibbing Fire Department personnel later confirmed the victim from Silver Springs, Fla., was deceased on scene. Preliminary investigation determined the accident was not the result of a hit and run, but that the truck and camper trailer began to roll before striking the victim. The name of the deceased is being withheld until notification of family members.
‘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.
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...
Villager escapes prosecution after kicking cop after restaurant fracas
A Villager will avoid prosecution for a second time after allegedly kicking a police officer involved in an investigation after a disturbance at a restaurant in The Villages. Pamela Lyness, 48, has graduated from Veterans Treatment Court, allowing for the dismissal of a charge of battery on a law enforcement officer.
All-Marion County Boys weightlifing team and player of the year finalists from this spring
Rack that weight and get ready for recovery it’s time to look back on our Marion County weightlifters. There was a lot of personal records set as several state finalists made the podium at the state championships. With a time state champion headlining the 2024 all county team is filled with the strongest athletes in Ocala. Now it’s time to meet these strength powerhouses. ...
1 dead in Nashwauk after single vehicle accident
Saturday at around 10:00am, the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fatal hit and run accident on 2nd Street near Larue Court, in the town of Nashwauk. Preliminary investigation showed that the accident was not the result of a hit and run incident, but instead the victim’s truck and camper trailer were unmanned as they began to roll from their parking spot. Subsequently, the truck and camper trailer struck the victim.
Marion County man arrested for trading stolen food in exchange for drugs
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Deputies say a Marion County man stole more than 300 dollars’ worth of food from the Winn Dixie on Highway 441 in Ocala. Michael Smith, 58, told authorities he traded and sold the food in order to buy cocaine. He is currently sitting in a Marion County jail on charges of stealing and selling property and theft.
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