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One man was killed in a shooting this morning on Pine Course Loop in Silver Springs Shores. Authorities have identified him as 26-year-old Jeffrey Todd Aaron Jr.
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Meet The 2017 Gainesville City Commission District 3 Candidates
Two candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 3, which ranges from 34th Street to I-75.
Read More »Silver Springs Woman Died After Being Beaten With An Axe
A Silver Springs woman who was attacked with an ax Friday, died Sunday. Her attacker, Durant Aundrey Smith, is being held at the Marion County Jail without bond.
Read More »In Photos: Ocala Goes Back In Time At Annual Prehistoric Festival
Silver Spring State Park's 7th annual Stone Tool Making and Prehistoric Festival drew crowds of about 3,000 on Feb. 18 and 19 in Ocala.
Read More »Where To Early Vote In North Central Florida
Early voting for Florida began Monday, and residents in many counties are able to vote early until Saturday, Nov. 5.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: State House District 23
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »North Central Florida Prepares As Matthew Strengthens
North Central Florida counties are taking measures to prepare for Hurricane Matthew as it heads toward the U.S. from the Caribbean.
Read More »Ocala Museum To Get 30K New Items, Double In Size
The Silver River Museum's expansion to accommodate the new pieces is set to begin in about two years, with completion expected in three.
Read More »Primates May Be Preying On Bird Eggs In Silver Springs State Park
A new UF/IFAS study has found that rhesus macaques may be preying on bird eggs at Silver Springs State Park.
Read More »Ocala Removing Pollution-Causing Septic Tanks
Ocala is removing septic tanks and wells from local properties in an effort to decrease pollution in Florida's lakes, rivers and natural springs. The city has completed 160 projects and is on pace to address 30-40 projects per week during the nine-month, $10 million program.
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