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9 hrs ago | Ocala Business Journal

Man critically injured in I-75 crash

The driver of a luxury vehicle that slammed into the back of a semi truck on Interstate 75 late Wednesday night was airlifted to hospital in critical condition, according to Florida Highway Patrol troopers.

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17 hrs ago | Ocala Business Journal

Award-winning MOSAIC to perform in Ocala

A cappella group MOSAIC was the winner of MTV's Top Pop Group in 2008. The group will perform in Ocala July 24-26. Published: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. Sean Gerrity will return to Central Florida Community College with his award-winning music group, MOSAIC, for three benefit concerts this ...

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

Ocala's culinary scene hopping with new eateries

Published: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, June 29, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. Boy, a guy goes off for a few months, and suddenly everybody wants to open a restaurant.

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Ocala Business Journal

Bar patron treats others to shots; now faces dual charges

A man who reportedly took bottles of alcohol and gave shots to patrons at Riters Beer Garden was arrested early Monday and charged with obtaining food with intent to defraud and disorderly conduct on the premises of an establishment.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

Bill in Congress could help Ocala dealership

Legislation would require automakers to honor agreements with spurned franchisees, including Ocala dealer Rallye Alan Youngblood Buy photo ABOVE: General Manager Kevin Eller, seen Tuesday, said Rallye Motors in Ocala is selling only used cars since Chrysler pulled the dealership's franchise as part of its bankruptcy reorganization.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

ABC Action News

Man steals shampoo from Ocala Publix

Police say that a man threatened a manager at an Ocala Publix with a knife, after he stole 2 bottles of shampoo.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

Tot criticial after near-drowning in pool

Published: Monday, June 29, 2009 at 11:18 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, June 29, 2009 at 11:18 p.m. A 15-month-old child is in critical condition after nearly drowning Sunday afternoon in an inflatable swimming pool.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

Job Fair: Jesus Miguel Parra

Published: Friday, June 26, 2009 at 6:40 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, June 26, 2009 at 6:40 p.m. Q: What brought you to Marion County and why are you interested in pursuing a career here? GRADUATED SPRING 2009 HOMETOWN: Born in Tampa, grew up in Ocala.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

Gone in 45 seconds: Ocala Recycling's shredder reduces junk cars to bits

Mike Bianculli watches material come out of the shredder as he runs the machine at Ocala Recycling.

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Ocala Business Journal

Ocala man stabs himself

A 59-year-old Ocala man who was scheduled to report to the Marion County Jail for an arrest warrant for having a suspended driver's license stabbed himself in the chest with a 4 to 6 inch kitchen knife on Friday morning, according to authorities.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

Illegal gambling activity suspected; warrants issued in Ocala and Dunnellon

The Multi-Agency Drug Enforcement Team executed search warrants Thursday morning at two facilities identified as violating state gambling laws: Cyber Zone Cafe at 6837 S.E. Maricamp Road, Ocala, and Cyber Zone Cafe at 11223 N. Williams St., Dunnellon.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

WFTV Orlando

Ocala Man Charged With Kidnapping, Strangulation And Battery

Recently Police have arrested Henry Lee Kenner II, 32, after he dragged, strangled, and beat a women off Northwest Martin Luther King Jr.

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Ocala hotel robbed by two gunmen

Ocala Police said the Country Inn & Suites off College Road was robbed early Wednesday morning by two men armed with guns.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Gainesville.com The Gainesville Sun G...

Ocala mortgage giant forced to pay $9 million

Published: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 11:14 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 4:53 p.m. Ocala-based Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp.

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Ocala Business Journal

Man stunned with Taser following high speed chase; faces multiple charges

An Ocala man who reportedly turned a routine traffic stop into a high speed chase was brought down with a Taser early Monday west of Ocala.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

No injuries as tree crashes into couple's living room

Thursday's severe weather caused a tree to fall on a house owned by an Ocala couple.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

Ocala Police can't bill insurance companies for crashes anymore

Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 12:05 a.m. The Ocala Police Department no longer will bill the insurance companies of people involved in traffic crashes for officers' services.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

Ocala Business Journal

Ocalan to sing national anthem in front of Obama today in D.C.

Published: Friday, June 19, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 10:32 p.m. Joivan Jimenez had visions of the American dream when his family moved from Panama to the U.S. when he was 12.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

Gainesville.com The Gainesville Sun G...

Ocala teen dies while swimming in lake

A 16-year-old boy apparently drowned while swimming with a group of friends in Island Lake in Fort McCoy on Tuesday, according to a Sheriff's Office report.

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Ocala Business Journal

Firefighters respond to kitchen fire

Firefighters responded this afternoon to a kitchen fire located in a rental property at 2434 N.E. 3rd St.

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