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Man hurt in Sunday crash dies from injuries
Published: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 1:43 a.m. A man injured in a traffic crash on Sunday afternoon has since died, according to Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
Our boys with the colorsStar column profiled WWII's hometown heroes
As a young soldier in World War I, William S. "Bill" Smith favored one thing more than cigarettes or chewing gum.
Suspect turns himself in after shooting; bond set at $50,000
Bond for a Reddick man charged with attempted second degree murder was set at $50,000 after his first appearance in front of a judge on Thursday morning.
Attempted murder suspect arrested
A Marion County man wanted for attempted second degree murder, is now behind bars.
Loud car stereo? It will cost you
Published: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:12 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:13 a.m. State Sen.
Dispute ends with man shot in the back
A 34-year-old Reddick man was airlifted to a hospital Thursday after being shot by another man during a confrontation, and sheriff's detectives are searching for the alleged shooter, according to officials.
Two Step Salsa to Get Away in Florida
The 4-year-old son of Petionville will stand for $5,000. Two Step Salsa won or placed in nine of a dozen races and earned $1,104,040. Initially campaigned by breeder/owner Jeff Nielsen's Everest Stables and trained by Julio Canani, Two Step Salsa captured two stakes and placed in three others in the Everest silks.
Man killed in two vehicle crash
A two vehicle crash on County Road 318 killed one person and a second was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries early Thursday, according to Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
Police: Man smashes windows of wife's car
An Ocala man faces several charges after deputies say he used a club to smash the windows of his wife's car and fled the area when they arrived.
Shakespeare relocates to Signature Stallions in Florida
Grade 1 winner Shakespeare has relocated to William Schettine's Signature Stallions in Reddick, Florida, for the 2010 breeding season after two years at John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farm in Lexington.
Peter Gray And Jon Holling Take Over Horse Trials At Florida Horse Park
Peter Gray, and Jon Holling are taking over the reins of the four horse trials held at the Florida Horse Park and have intentions to keep the events at the Ocala, Fla., location for a long time.
Wildcat Heir Off to Fast Start as a Stallion
As of July 17, there were already 11 winners in the first crop sired by the 9-year-old Forest Wildcat horse, which stands at Brent and Crystal Fernung's Journeyman Stud near Ocala, Fla.
Woman, 67, Raped By Cop Impersonator
According to deputies, a 67-year-old woman was raped inside her home by a cop impersonator Thursday.
Man Claiming to Be Sheriff Rapes Florida Woman
A man claiming to be the sheriff forced his way into a woman's home early Wednesday morning and raped her, deputies said.
New Principals Appointed at Local Elementary and Middle Schools
Superintendent of Schools Jim Yancey announces the following changes regarding new principals at five local elementary and middle schools.
Six men arrested after skirmish at apartment complex
Six men who beat up a man Monday night were arrested by Ocala police early Tuesday morning.
Ocala man charged with attempted murder
Marion County sheriff's deputies have arrested an Ocala man they believe fired shots at three men in a moving car Monday night.
Marion schools still serving up meals for children over summer
Published: Monday, May 25, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 9:13 p.m. In these austere economic times, summer school has been slashed in Marion County.
Third grade FCAT reading scores up
Published: Friday, May 22, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 11:42 p.m. Marion County third-graders outpaced their counterparts statewide on the all-important FCAT reading exam, the Florida Department of Education announced Thursday.