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Published: Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 12:21 a.m. "I love to shop!" exclaimed Alexis Driggs, 10, as she zoomed around the aisles at Wal-Mart in her wheelchair Saturday during the Ocala Jaycees' 36th Annual Children's Shopping Tour.
Man killed in single-car crash
A single vehicle crash on County Road 329 late Friday night claimed the life of the driver, according to Florida Highway Patrol troopers.
Father disputes official account of son's death
The father of a man who deputies say committed suicide after allegedly beating his girlfriend and leaving her bound with tape claims that authorities actually killed his son.
13 Abandoned Horses Rescued In Marion County
Animal control officers in Marion County said they have rescued 13 horses who were abandoned by their owner.
Suspect Questioned In Murder Of 19-Year-Old
A Marion County man could face murder charges for killing a man. Deputies took 22-year-old Ronnie Lorenzo Farmer, Jr.
Man Arrested in Reddick Shooting
Marion County Sheriff's deputies have made an arrest in a murder that happened over the weekend in Reddick.
A shoot out in Reddick leads to the death of a 19 year-old... and Marion County detectives need your help in finding the person responsible.
Man killed in shooting at Reddick home
An argument Saturday afternoon apparently ended with one man fatally shot and Marion County authorities searching for a man whom they had identified as the suspect in the shooting.
Irish Road moves to Ghost Ridge Farms in Pennsylvania
Brian Burns' Mount Joy Stables has announced Irish Road will be relocated from Signature Stallions in Reddick, Florida to Ghost Ridge Farms in Windsor, Pennsylvania for the 2010 breeding season.
Police Beat and Community Briefs for Thursday, Dec. 3
Published: Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 1:33 a.m. POLICE BEAT Mother accused of leaving 10-month-old baby in car A 10-month-old boy was found sweating and wearing a soiled diaper inside a locked luxury car Wednesday.
Morgan Silver, of the Horse Protection Association of Florida, feeds horses Thursday at a quarantine farm in northwest Marion County.
Ocala man arrested, accused of sexual battery on teenage boy
A 27-year-old Ocala man accused of having inappropriate relations with a teenage boy was taken into custody Tuesday, according to officials.
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.