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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.
Read More »Multiple Events In Ocala Mark Response To Forest High School Shooting
April 25, 2018: Afternoon News in 90
Ellie Drabik produced this segment.
Read More »One Injured, Shooter In Custody In ‘Intentional’ Shooting At Forest High School In Ocala
One person is injured, and Ocala police say the shooter is in custody.
Read More »Ocala Opioid Dealer Charged With First-Degree Murder For First Time In City History
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, …
Read More »Why Athletes Can Make It To College Without Knowing They Have A Heart Condition
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.
Read More »How Will The Macy’s – Dillard’s Changeover At The Oaks Mall Affect Employees?
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.
Read More »Florida Voices | World War II Veterans: Warren Rubin
This is Florida Voices, a series of stories from ordinary Floridians with extraordinary stories to share.
Read More »Gun Rights Advocates Parade Rifles And Rods In Opposition To Gun Control Measures
Many of the marchers felt excluded from the national dialogue at a time when the majority of Americans are calling for enhanced firearm regulations, and they wanted to ensure that gun control advocates don’t monopolize the conversation.
Read More »Gainesville Russian Community Members Reflect On 2018 Election And Reasons Why They Moved To Florida
Many members of this community retain citizenship of the Russian Federation, allowing them to vote in elections like the one Vladimir Putin was reelected in for a fourth term March 18, 2018. Some of them leave family behind, and while some rest assured that keeping someone like Putin in office will ensure stability for their loved ones, others worry about the consequences of him being in power.
Read More »Ocala International Airport Plans New $6 Million Terminal
The Ocala City Council approved funding for a new $6 million terminal at the Ocala International Airport.
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