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Marion County deputies ordered not to wear masks
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Forest SRO Cpl. Jimmy Long receives Medal of Heroism
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Forest High teacher, coach ran through halls yelling 'Code Red'
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Ocala City Council overrides mayor’s face mask veto
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Trump supporters make their way to a waiting area where they will greet President Donald Trump when he arrives at Ocala International Airport soon. The president will then head to The Villages for an event. #Trumpvillages
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"I’m not going to let anyone look at me or define me as the girl who had the stroke. If anyone does, I set them straight.”
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Family, friends and neighbors of those who knew the victim gathered for a vigil at the spot where she was fatally shot.
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Monday's message: #ForestStrong
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President Donald Trump arrives at Ocala International Airport
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Trump is coming to Ocala
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With all votes counted in Marion County, President Donald Trump took 62.44% of the Marion vote (127,744 votes) compared with 36.56% for Joe Biden (74,802 votes.) In 2016, Trump took 61.3% of Marion's vote (107,833 votes) and Hillary Clinton took 35.27% (62,041 votes.) #Ocala
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Rashad Jones, co-owner of Big Lee’s BBQ restaurant in Ocala, will join nine other barbecue restaurateurs as a competitor on the third season of the Food Network show “BBQ Brawl". Read more:
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Marion County school employee finalist for 'Rock Star Custodian'
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“I don’t like that. Floridians don’t like that,” the Florida House speaker said of the higher costs some homeowners will face now. “But we’re in a very bad spot.”
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Shores teenager dies after falling off back of a moving car
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At Dunnellon, quarterback Trent Townsend was a three-year captain and beat every other public school in Marion County, as well as Trinity Catholic. Townsend is the Ocala Star-Banner’s offensive player of the year for the second straight season.
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US Olympian Jackson visits Boys and Girls Club of Marion County
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OPD issues bulletin for three missing teens
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Forest's Bethany Crawford is Marion Teacher of Year http://t.co/eTC8Po6Mt2
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This Vanguard athlete excelled at cross-country and then went on to do the same in track. READ MORE about the Star-Banner's runner of the year.
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Paynes Prairie wild horse attacks huge alligator
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Ocala family appears in touching State Farm commercial
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Ocala's Brittany Bowe takes fifth in 1,500m at PyeongChang
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The 6'3", 160-pound Jones says former teammate and current Florida Gator Deric Fabian is the best player he has every played with.
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Eight students named National Merit semifinalists
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Marion County planning in-person high school graduations
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Ocala's mayor said Graham's philosophy of doing the right thing, finding ways to say yes, treating everyone with respect and having fun, will always resonate with him.
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Friday's grand parade was part of the multi-day celebration for the new Shree Swaminarayan Temple, which can be seen just east of I-75 and south of County Road 484.
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Ocala residents turn out to honor truckers
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Sterlin Thompson of Ocala is now the highest-drafted outfielder in Florida Gators baseball history, one of three Gators selected on day one of the draft with Hunter Barco (Jacksonville) and Deric Fabian (Ocala).
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Bathroom ban imposed: School Board blocks transgender kids from using certain restrooms
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Deric Fabian helped lead the Colts to a 21-9 record and a trip to the Class 4A state championship.
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Ocala ranked 🏆 No. 1 in the nation with the greatest number of small business owners among mid-sized cities, according to a recent study.
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Belinda Harvey always helps others. When she needed help herself, Marion responded in a big way: a car and thousands of dollars for home repairs.
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Forest High shooter: 'My first memory is violence and conflict'
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Air Force One wheels down at Ocala International Airport. President Donald Trump arrives on his way to an event at The Villages. #Trumpvillages
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Sheriff's Office: Teen felon faces new charges
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Forest High School student breaks record for longest continuous wake surf for a female http://t.co/7pyh0lobpn
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Governor awards FHS resource officer Medal of Heroism
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"Cole can pitch," Bond said. “It seems like today you have a lot of throwers and it's all about velocity and that's what people seem to care about. Cole isn't that guy."
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Forest has a new coach and a new starting quarterback. Can the Wildcats bounce back?
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Marion's top teacher on a mission to boost science programs
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Christian youth group impetus behind project http://t.co/XOu3KBQTg8
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Cooper Jones led North Marion to a state championship all while hitting a school record 14 home runs. See who joins him on the all county baseball team
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George H.W. Bush called dying comrade in Ocala
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Low-hanging pants now a crime in Ocala, punishable by jail time, $500 fine http://t.co/IDja4OjtNy
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LIVE UPDATES: Check out our live updates and photos from outside the Trump campaign rally in Ocala where thousands of supporters have been lining for hours. #trumprally #trumpocala
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STAR-BANNER ALL-COUNTY BASEBALL | Our pick for Baseball Player of the Year smacked 11 doubles and one triple to go along with 15 RBIs, led Class 6A Forest to an impressive 18-6 record last this past season, and more.
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The North Marion Colts earned a victory at home against the Belleview Rattlers on Friday night. See more photos from the game here: 📸: Doug Engle / Ocala Star-Banner
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Hurricane Dorian: Ocala group flying supplies to the Bahamas
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Historic "Ma Barker" home set on barge for trip across Lake Weir
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Mutual respect credited for non-violent demonstrations in Ocala
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West Port's Ellspermann is nation's No. 1 high school principal http://t.co/Y04ZY7whZb
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Florida's Erin Jackson won the gold medal Sunday morning in the 500-meter speedskate at the Beijing Olympics. Jackson's time was 37.04. Jackson is the first American woman to win the event in 28 years, since Bonnie Blair won in 1994.
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Stronach financing athletic complex for North Marion High http://t.co/8B45mKOJov
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Deputies said a third teen they believe is connected to a triple murder has been captured. The teen had been on the run. He was found in Minneola.
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Marion residents donate 13 tons of food in two weeks
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North Marion has reasons to be optimistic for the 2022 high school football season. Coach Greg Carr, the best wide receiver in school history, is excited about his receiver group, saying it's probably "one of the best in the state." A look at the Colts 🏈
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John Brantley's team improved to 6-3 after not having played for three weeks. There certainly was no rust Friday night.
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Three Ocala Olympians receive keys to city Friday
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Realtor: Mattress Firm coming to old Tire Kingdom site http://t.co/cLTgTeuJGW
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Football Fridays are back in force! @WestPort_FB and @DunnellonFTBL squared off on the first week of the 2022 high school football season. More photos: 📸: @Cyndicha
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Hillcrest School shows off Dragon No. 20 at Southeastern Youth Fair
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UF researchers design low-cost DIY ventilator
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The concept is to offer elevated soul food, including gold-dusted chicken wings, lamb meatballs and other upscale takes on the traditional cuisine.
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On a night when Forest High honored former state championship-winning coach Brent Hall, the Wildcats (1-2) earned their first win of the season.
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North Marion senior Titus Williams tossed three touchdown passes in his first-ever start at quarterback, and the Colts defense forced six turnovers and scored twice in a 39-14 win over Forest in Friday night's season opener.
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Relief planes load in Ocala, fly to Irma-damaged south Florida
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Bowe takes 5th, Jackson 24th in 500 meters
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Chewy, Inc. opens Ocala fulfillment center
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She won her events at multiple meets in the season, and over the championship circuit — districts, regionals and state — made it onto the podium in three out of the four.
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Poet Jericho Brown to present at CF early next month
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Hillcrest music teacher wins top honors at Golden Apple awards
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Protesters rally against transgender bathroom ban imposed by school board
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One of Week 4's matchups featured the Belleview Rattlers at the Forest Wildcats. Check out photos from the Friday night game. 📸: Doug Engle / Ocala Star-Banner
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Softball game in memory of Brooke Gonzalez benefits her nephew
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Shooting victim Danny Krysalka loved outdoors, family and football http://t.co/IQmfuYJo0A
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Ocala business owner pledges $25,000 to help families, encourages others to action
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Dunnellon Elvis Tribute Artist heads to Memphis for top competition
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Coffee shop opens downtown, with new Starbucks going up nearby
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Marion deputy saves baby's live
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Ocala update: Forest shooting victim is out of hospital
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Heavy fog in the area this morning. It's another good day to leave early and take extra caution on the roads, especially around bus stops.
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Former North Marion student joining the Ivy League
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Follow the Southeastern Youth Fair in Ocala with news, photo galleries, schedules and results at http://www.ocala.com/section/TOPIC0304
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Jones said he is gratified to represent Ocala, the surrounding community and his family. He said the experience was "very emotional" and he "cried tears of joy."
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