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In my opinion, Ocala is losing its title as ‘Horse capital of the World’

"No doubt, Ocala is overpopulating. In a few short years, l have seen Ocala go from a sleepy "horse capital of the world," to the destruction of beautiful h...

By ocala-news Jan 30, 2025 11:55PM Jan 30, 2025 11:55PM

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St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis gives 20th and final State of the City speech

St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis gave his last State of the City address Tuesday.  After two decades in office, Kleis didn’t run for another term. RELA...

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Jan 07, 2025 09:51PM
Jan 07, 2025 09:51PM

St. Cloud man arrested after repotedly attempting to steal from pawn store

The St. Cloud Police Department says that a would-be burglar has been apprehended after he was found inside a pawn store Friday morning. According to the pol...

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Dec 20, 2024 09:36PM
Dec 20, 2024 09:36PM
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In my opinion, Ocala is losing its title as ‘Horse capital of the World’

"No doubt, Ocala is overpopulating. In a few short years, l have seen Ocala go from a sleepy "horse capital of the world," to the destruction of beautiful h...

By ocala-news
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Jan 30, 2025 11:55PM
Jan 30, 2025 11:55PM
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Multi-vehicle accident slows I-75 near same stretch where semi-truck overturned

A multi-vehicle accident backed up Interstate 75 for several miles in north Ocala on Thursday afternoon, less than 24 hours after an overturned semi-truck s...

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Jan 30, 2025 10:00PM
Jan 30, 2025 10:00PM

New Ocala gateway sign on I-75 aglow

A new gateway sign over a stretch of Interstate 75 in Ocala was glowing early Thursday morning. Read more: New Ocala gateway sign on I-75 aglow ...

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Jan 30, 2025 08:55PM
Jan 30, 2025 08:55PM

Highway crash outside St. Cloud kills 1 person, critically injures another

A vehicle crash near St. Cloud killed one person Monday and injured two others, one of them critically. A crash report from the Minnesota State Patrol said t...

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Dec 17, 2024 01:35PM
Dec 17, 2024 01:35PM

Unloaded gun found in locker at Kennedy Community School, student arrested

St. Cloud Area School district officials say a student has been arrested – and expelled – after a gun was found in a locker at Kennedy Community ...

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St. Cloud police bombarded by callers following impersonation scam

The St. Cloud Police Department is warning residents that another scam impersonating officers over the phone is taking place. The department said for over a ...

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Beltline loop project proposed to ease St. Cloud traffic

There’s a new plan to ease traffic congestion in the city of St. Cloud. The St. Cloud Area Planning Organization wants to build a $250 million beltline project. It would create a four-lane, forty-mile-per-hour road around the city, which the organization hopes will relieve traffic around downtown St. Cloud. “Give people the option to not have to travel through the middle of town,...

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Children invited to read with Marion County shelter dogs

The Humane Society of Marion County is inviting all elementary school-aged children to participate in an upcoming reading program with shelter dogs this wee...

By ocala-news
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Jan 30, 2025 07:25PM
Jan 30, 2025 07:25PM

Sholom Park is a place of reflection

The benches at Sholom Park in Ocala are placed perfectly for a reflective moment. Thanks to Debra Hayden-Barrett for sharing! Read more: Sholom Park is a pl...

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Jan 30, 2025 07:11PM
Jan 30, 2025 07:11PM

Stefan Michael Washburn

Stefan Washburn was a talented artist enjoying drawing and tattooing. Read more: Stefan Michael Washburn ...

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Jan 30, 2025 06:15PM
Jan 30, 2025 06:15PM

Ocala high school coach asks district to ban athletic events on holiday weekends

A volunteer high school coach asked the Marion County School Board to consider a policy to prohibit athletic events on the same weekends as major holidays i...

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Jan 30, 2025 05:55PM
Jan 30, 2025 05:55PM

Ocala man seriously injured, motorcyclist killed in head-on collision

A motorcyclist was killed and an Ocala driver was seriously injured on Thursday morning after the driver attempted to pass another motorist on a two-lane ro...

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Jan 30, 2025 04:30PM
Jan 30, 2025 04:30PM

Lawrence C. Simoneaux

Lawrence Simoneaux loved to hunt, fish, play golf and ride motorcycles. He had many awards and honors during his working career. Read more: Lawrence C. Sim...

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Jan 30, 2025 04:15PM
Jan 30, 2025 04:15PM

Ocala business seeking grant to install mural by local artist

An Ocala business is asking the city to contribute a grant towards the installation of a new mural at its site along NE 8th Avenue, with the goal of continu...

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Jan 30, 2025 02:55PM
Jan 30, 2025 02:55PM

Unbelted driver killed Friday morning after crashing into utility box in Benton County

A driver was killed after losing control on a wet roadway near St. Cloud Friday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 24-year-old Jhon Linarez of...

By kstp
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Jan 10, 2025 08:58PM
Jan 10, 2025 08:58PM
Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

Silver Medal

Awarded for: Other Regions are giving property tax dollars back from schools....

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In my opinion, Ocala is losing its title as ‘Horse capital of the World’

"No doubt, Ocala is overpopulating. In a few short years, l have seen Ocala go from a sleepy "horse capital of the world," to the destruction of beautiful h...

By ocala-news
0.0 Ratings
Jan 30, 2025 11:55PM
Jan 30, 2025 11:55PM

Multi-vehicle accident slows I-75 near same stretch where semi-truck overturned

A multi-vehicle accident backed up Interstate 75 for several miles in north Ocala on Thursday afternoon, less than 24 hours after an overturned semi-truck s...

By ocala-news
0.0 Ratings
Jan 30, 2025 10:00PM
Jan 30, 2025 10:00PM

New Ocala gateway sign on I-75 aglow

A new gateway sign over a stretch of Interstate 75 in Ocala was glowing early Thursday morning. Read more: New Ocala gateway sign on I-75 aglow ...

By ocala-news
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Jan 30, 2025 08:55PM
Jan 30, 2025 08:55PM

Ocala, FL Latest Articles

Children invited to read with Marion County shelter dogs

The Humane Society of Marion County is inviting all elementary school-aged children to participate in an upcoming reading program with shelter dogs this wee...

By ocala-news
0.0 Ratings
Jan 30, 2025 07:25PM
Jan 30, 2025 07:25PM

Sholom Park is a place of reflection

The benches at Sholom Park in Ocala are placed perfectly for a reflective moment. Thanks to Debra Hayden-Barrett for sharing! Read more: Sholom Park is a pl...

By ocala-news
0.0 Ratings
Jan 30, 2025 07:11PM
Jan 30, 2025 07:11PM