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American Red Cross opens Ocala annex

Published: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 12:47 a.m. Florida's Coast to Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross has opened an Ocala annex at 932 N. Magnolia Ave.

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Sun Feb 07, 2010

The Daily Commercial

MLK parade winners announced

Stanley and Barbara Fischer heard cheers from the crowd as they rode down Main Street during the Martin Luther King Jr.

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Sat Feb 06, 2010

Ocala Business Journal

Capital murder trial to resume Monday

The capital murder trial of Frederick Lee Harris resumed for a brief stretch Friday morning, before both sides recessed for the day as the state neared the conclusion of its case.

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The Daily Commercial

Threads that bind: Group of church ladies use their sewing skills to help the world's needy

In the right hands, a needle and thread and pieces of fabric can be used to create a gift of hope.

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Fri Feb 05, 2010

The Orlando Sentinel

Sister Mary -- nun accused of taking child -- has...

Two old child-custody cases joined the investigation of a once-missing 2-year-old from Lake County because all had one person in common: Laura Maria Caballero.

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Wed Feb 03, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Arts festival bigger, better than ever

Whimsical folk art of smiling alligators. Striking black-and-white photography and the latest in digital arts.

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Tue Feb 02, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Vintage planes create new memories

Sightseers watch as a WWII B-17 "Nine-o-Nine" opens for tours at Leesburg International Airport on Monday, Feb.

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Mon Feb 01, 2010

The Daily Commercial

The secret of long life, according to Leonard McCracken

As one of Lake County's oldest residents, Leonard McCracken, 106, of Tavares, strives to live life to the fullest while he heeds his doctors' advice: Eat healthy, avoid stress, and maintain a positive attitude.

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Sun Jan 31, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Race for king and queen begins

That's what an incarcerated Tom Grizzard wanted to know, as Tom's Mardi Gras SWAT Team stood guard over their prisoner Thursday at the 13th Annual Mardi Gras Kickoff Mixer at the Leesburg Center of the Arts.

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Sat Jan 30, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Our Voice: Safer is better at jail

HITS AND MISSES is a weekly opportunity for the Daily Commercial's editorial board to share with readers its views on recent decisions handed down by government or activities by local residents and organizations.

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Fri Jan 29, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Ten year anniversary gives local church two reasons to celebrate

A decade of community ministry has been its own reward for the Christian Worship Center in Leesburg.

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Thu Jan 28, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Our voice: A taxing matter

A lawsuit has been filed against the North Lake County Hospital District contending the district board lacks the constitutional right to levy taxes.

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Wed Jan 27, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Shoebox Christmas a successful

Packing hope and joy into 10,963 gift-filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, Leesburg residents gave children around the world a reason to smile this Christmas season and beyond.

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Tue Jan 26, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Fire destroys home, kills 1

Lake County Fire-Rescue officials said flames that engulfed a home early this morning and left one person dead were too unbearable for firefighters to enter.

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UPI

Nancy Grace's lawyers seek to bar video

Lawyers for cable television host Nancy Grace say video cameras should be banned when she is deposed in Atlanta in the case of a mother who killed herself.

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The Daily Commercial

Customers socialize OEat Steve's Redhouse Restaurant and Pub OEin Leesburg OEon Saturday

The owner of a club that recently turned up its focus on hip-hop music insists police are harassing his business.

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Mon Jan 25, 2010

WZVN

Lake Co. in central Fla. under tornado warning

Forecasters say a tornado has been spotted in Lake County in central Florida and more are likely.

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Sun Jan 24, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Students act quickly to help the children of Haiti

Overcoming enormous tragedies usually requires enormous resources. But sometimes a big idea can be just as important.

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Sat Jan 23, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Our Voice: Hip, hip, hooray for teachers

HITS AND MISSES is a weekly opportunity for the Daily Commercial's editorial board to share with readers its views on recent decisions handed down by government or activities by local residents and organizations.

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Fri Jan 22, 2010

The Daily Commercial

Condemned man to stand before judge

A 32-year-old man on death row after being convicted during trial in the 2001 killing of a Leesburg security guard faced a Lake County judge Wednesday to determine whether he was competent enough to testify.

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