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He didn't pull the trigger. The jury found him guilty of murder | Exclusive

He didn't pull the trigger. The jury found him guilty of murder | Exclusive

A man found guilty in connection with a 2023 shooting death has been sentenced. Here's what we know:
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Nine years later, DUI manslaughter case still not resolved. Here's why:

Nine years later, DUI manslaughter case still not resolved. Here's why:

Here's why defendant Michael Haslup will not yet stand trial in his DUI manslaughter case, which dates back to a 2017 crash.
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Week 6 Ocala Florida high school football scores, led by Forest-Buchholz showdown

Week 6 Ocala Florida high school football scores, led by Forest-Buchholz showdown

All eyes on north central Florida high school football are on the Forest-Buchholz matchup Thursday night. Follow that, and the area's Friday night games, here.
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Florida authorities arrest NC State's ex-head trainer accused of sex abuse of Wolfpack male athletes

Florida authorities arrest NC State's ex-head trainer accused of sex abuse of Wolfpack male athletes

Authorities in Florida have arrested N
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No bail for woman charged in NW Marion stabbing death

No bail for woman charged in NW Marion stabbing death

The woman arrested on charges of second-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, will be held without bail for the time being.
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Pedestrian hit and killed near Belleview

Pedestrian hit and killed near Belleview

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a pickup truck on Sept. 22. Here's what we know:
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See the Ocala-area high school football stat leaders midway through 2026 season

See the Ocala-area high school football stat leaders midway through 2026 season

Take a look at the statistical leaders for high school football in and around Ocala through the first five weeks of the season, including undefeated Forest and Dunnellon, as well as highly ranked Vanguard.
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State temporarily closed one Marion County restaurant after inspection

State temporarily closed one Marion County restaurant after inspection

Going out to eat? See which Marion County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.
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Vote for your pick as Ocala-area high school football midseason player of the year

Vote for your pick as Ocala-area high school football midseason player of the year

See who our five players (and one unit) have stood out in Ocala-area football midway through the high school football season. Then vote for your favorite through next Wednesday.
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Marion County School Board announces plan for Wyomina Park Elementary

Marion County School Board announces plan for Wyomina Park Elementary

Wyomina Park Elementary School rezoning is a done deal. Here are the details:
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Mother who hid child's remains in AZ attic takes plea deal | Exclusive

Mother who hid child's remains in AZ attic takes plea deal | Exclusive

Maribel Loera, who hid her adopted daughter's remains in the attic of her Phoenix home for years, will likely spend over two decades in prison.
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Dairy Queen opens new Ocala store on U.S. 27 west of I-75

Dairy Queen opens new Ocala store on U.S. 27 west of I-75

A new Dairy Queen opened Sept. 21 at 4001 NW Blitchton Road (U.S. 27) west of Interstate 75.