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Belleview Library hits century mark
“But we love this building and will miss it when we move. It has a special place in the heart of the community.”
Although several sites around town have been home to the Belleview Library, first organized in 1886, the current building was dedicated 100 years ago Wednesday. via Ocala.com
Ruling delayed on bond for suspect in infant's death
“They also indicate a tremendous amount of force.”
A bond hearing Wednesday for a man charged with murder in the death of an infant turned into a day of vivid, lengthy testimony, with prosecutors arguing that he is a risk to flee the country, but his family ... via Ocala.com
“I will go on the field trip with an open mind”
School Board members put plans to take 42 acres from a Marion County family on hold last week until they could visit the parcel, as well as two others, to make sure they are getting the best deal. via Ocala.com
Man reports being shot in buttocks, is arrested himself
Sheriff's detectives are searching for two men who, according to a 23-year-old man, shot him in the buttocks and took the vehicle he was driving. via Ocala.com
Religion Briefs for March 15, 2008
Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Family Ministries will present March to Greatness evening seminars. via Ocala.com
Police: Man arrested after ride to underage lover's home
A 19-year-old man who asked sheriff's deputies for a ride to his girlfriend's home early Tuesday was arrested after they learned the girl was just 15. via Ocala.com
Daughter charged with neglect of dad, 85
Sheriff's deputies arrested a 58-year-old woman and charged her with neglect of the elderly after investigators found an 85-year-old man with dementia alone in a locked home. via Ocala.com
Shiloh Baptist sells home to Unity Church
“We need more room, and it's time we move to a larger church.”
Unity Church of Ocala has been bursting at the seams at its Silver Springs Shores location for some time. via Ocala.com
Shooting suspect turns himself in at county jail
Cedric Jerome Hopkins, 24, who was wanted on a warrant for attempted murder with a firearm, aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm during a felony, turned himself in at the Marion County ... via Ocala.com
School Board to seize private land
“The only limitation is that it has to serve a legitimate public service”
School Board officials have been trying to find a big enough piece of property in Silver Springs Shores to build a new school to help with overcrowding at Greenway, Maplewood and Emerald Shores Elementary ... via Ocala.com
Stearns to visit Lockheed Martin plant in Shores
“In addition to being a great place to live, Ocala also is a great place to do business, and the designation of the Lockheed Martin Facility in Ocala as a 2007 Best Plant underscores this point”
U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns will tour the Ocala plant of Lockheed Martin at 11 a.m. Monday in recognition of the company being named one of the 2007 Best Plants by Industry Week magazine. via Ocala.com
Man stabbed in chest with butcher knife
By AUSTIN L. MILLER Star-Banner SILVER SPRINGS SHORES -- A 23-year-old man accused of stabbing an acquaintance in the chest with a butcher knife was arrested Saturday, Marion County Sheriff's Office reports ... via Ocala.com
County road projects through Friday, Feb. 15
The Marion County Transportation Department has announced the following road-related construction for Saturday, Feb. via Ocala.com
89-year-old man fends off home invader
“The victim fled the residence heading east on Bahia Road.”
An 89-year-old man grabbed a knife from a home invader Thursday and chased the man off, authorities said. via Ocala.com
Ramgoolie indicted on first-degree murder charge
“Only Brad King decides if we'll seek the death penalty.”
The Marion County grand jury indicted Rishi Abraham Ramgoolie, 22, of first-degree murder on Friday. via Ocala.com
Man charged in death of 5-month-old cousin
Authorities arrested a man Wednesday in connection with the death of his 51 2-month-old cousin. via Ocala.com
Grow house raid nets 250 marijuana plants
Acting on a tip, police executed a search warrant Tuesday and seized about 250 marijuana plants that were scattered throughout a residence. via Ocala.com
Baby in critical condition with apparent head trauma
A 5-month-old baby girl was listed in critical condition at the Shands at the University of Florida in Gainesville Tuesday after she reportedly coughed up and blood and stopped breathing. via Ocala.com