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14-Year-Old World War II Memorabilia Collector Meets World War II Veteran

May 29, 2018 People of Florida 0

Jesse Nelson is not only an avid collector of World War II memorabilia, he also enjoys meeting the men whose history he collects.

Proposed Coastal Connector Riles Segments Of Marion County

May 15, 2018 Getting around, Government and politics 0

Marion County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously agreed to sign a resolution voicing their disapproval of proposed Coastal Connector routes through the county.

This Graph Shows Recent Trends in Taser Usage in Alachua And Marion Counties

May 15, 2018 Public safety 0

Records show Taser usage is slightly up at the Gainesville Police Department and Marion County Sheriff Office.

Multiple Events In Ocala Mark Response To Forest High School Shooting

April 26, 2018 Education 0

Ocala saw a flurry of events inciting both outrage and hope on Wednesday afternoon in the wake of Friday’s shooting at Forest High School.

April 25, 2018: Afternoon News in 90

April 25, 2018 News in 90 0

Ellie Drabik produced this segment.

One Injured, Shooter In Custody In ‘Intentional’ Shooting At Forest High School In Ocala

April 20, 2018 Education, Public safety 0

One person is injured, and Ocala police say the shooter is in custody.

Ocala Opioid Dealer Charged With First-Degree Murder For First Time In City History

April 18, 2018 Public safety 0

Ocala Police Department marked a historical moment Tuesday with its first-ever murder indictment of a heroin dealer, with charges against David Long on first-degree homicide. OPD announced last fall that opioid-related deaths would be investigated as homicides and the dealers charged accordingly. In October, Long was suspected of sexual assault, …

Why Athletes Can Make It To College Without Knowing They Have A Heart Condition

April 18, 2018 Sports 0

The University of Florida football geared up for the season with this weekend's Orange and Blue game, but one player on scholarship was unable to suit up due to a medical condition — one he'll live with for life.

How Will The Macy’s – Dillard’s Changeover At The Oaks Mall Affect Employees?

April 9, 2018 State of Florida, Untold Florida: Your Neighborhood, Your Story 0

The closures will result in a total of nearly 5,000 job cuts nationally, according to Macy's press releases. The seven Macy's locations that were closed in Florida have impacted over 500 employees.