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Life in prison for man convicted of first-degree murder
A three-day trial ended with a 41-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. Here's how the trial played out:
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Ocala StarBanner
$650K grant boosts care in Ocala's federally named medical desert
New federal funding and FQHC status could increase access to affordable medical care in an underserved Marion County area.
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Ocala StarBanner
Scores, live updates from Ocala, Marion County Week 2 football games
South Marion football plays its first game in the county in Week 2, while Forest gets the week started with a Thursday night clash. Follow along for the week's updates here.
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Ocala StarBanner
Schedule announced for Rock the Country Ocala 2026 performers
Rock the Country organizers have announced the performance times for Aug. 28 and Aug. 29.
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Ocala StarBanner
Forest football culture shift continues under John Brantley in Eastside win
The benefits of a full off-season for John Brantley and Forest football are paying off as the Wildcats culture shift continued with a win over Eastside Thursday and a 2-0 start.
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The Commercial Appeal
Man killed by National Guard in July was shot in back, autopsy shows
According to an autopsy obtained by The Commercial Appeal, the man shot and killed by National Guard members in July was shot in the back.
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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Plainview man sentenced to 30 years for recording sexual abuse of teen
Albert Torres faced between 15 to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty in April to a count of production of child pornography.
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AP News
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis' murder trial heads to closings in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis
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Ocala StarBanner
Jury deadlocks in trial of man accused in fentanyl death | Exclusive
The trial of a man accused of contributing to a drug overdose death ended Aug. 26 with jurors unable to reach a verdict.
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Ocala StarBanner
Trial begins for man charged in overdose death | Exclusive
The first day of trial for Eligio Cintron Perez, charged with death caused by the unlawful distribution of fentanyl, included testimony from multiple witnesses.
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Ocala StarBanner
Want to become a BJ's Wholesale Club member? Ocala store opens soon
Fans of BJ's Wholesale Club can stop by the still-not-open-yet Ocala store on Friday, Aug. 28, to get their membership.
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Ocala StarBanner
Rock the Country concert at Florida Horse Park set for Aug. 28-29
The two-day Rock the Country concert happens Aug. 28 and 29 at the Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. County Road 475. Here's what we know:
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