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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 05:17 am

Marion County News

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13 hrs ago | WFTV Orlando

Man Rents House From Fake Homeowner

A Marion County man rented a home for six months, before he realized his landlord was a fake.

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Related Topix: Belleview, FL

Thu Jul 17, 2008

The Florida Times-Union

Human hair helping nurseries' plants grow smart

John Darley, a nursery manager in Dunnellon in Marion County, has about 3,000 plants with human hair underneath them.

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Related Topix: Dunnellon, FL, Florida City, FL, Home Gardening, Home, Apopka, FL, Lake County, FL

Tue Jul 15, 2008

WRUF-AM Gainesville

Man Beats Roommate, Charged With battery

An Ocala man beat his 80-year-old roommate Saturday. According to a Marion County deputy, Ida Mae Ross was found bleeding at a gas station.

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Related Topix: Ocala, FL

Mon Jul 14, 2008

The Florida Times Union

Potential juror arrested

Most people are less than thrilled to be summoned for jury duty, but a 23-year-old Ocala woman was arrested after expressing her displeasure to a judge.

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Related Topix: Ocala, FL

First Coast News

Authorities: Ocala Man Beat 80-year-old Roommate

Marion County authorities say an Ocala man beat his 80-year-old roommate. According to a sheriff's office report, Ida Mae Ross told a deputy that her roommate beat her.

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Related Topix: Ocala, FL

Sun Jul 13, 2008

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Ocala: Outbreak of diseases closes animal shelter

Marion County Animal Center has closed after an outbreak of diseases contaminated the shelter.

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Related Topix: Ocala, FL

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Inside Bay Area

Man arrested in Florida on child sex abuse charges has Alameda County ties

Marion County, Fla., authorities say a man they arrested on a child sexual abuse charge has worked in Alameda County schools as a teacher's aide.

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The Florida Times Union

Animal Center to euthanize 80 sick dogs

Marion County Animal Center has closed after an outbreak of diseases contaminated the facility.

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

WFTV Orlando

Teacher's Aide Suspected Of Performing Sex Acts On Boy

A Marion County teacher's aide arrested for helping two young boys run away from home was behind bars Wednesday.

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Orlando Sentinel

Beware the blobs at Orlando-area springs

As Bonita Ruffing swam in the cool waters of Wekiwa Springs this week, her mood turned quickly from delight to disgust.

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Related Topix: Orlando, FL, Orlando Metro, Wekiwa Springs, FL, Silver Springs, FL

Mon Jul 07, 2008

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

summerfield: Nine-month-old boy injured in fire

Marion County Fire Rescue officials say a 9-month-old boy suffered smoke inhalation and second-degree burns on his arms and face after three other children were playing with fireworks that destroyed their north ...

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Sun Jul 06, 2008

WFTV

Infant Hospitalized After Fireworks Accident Sets Home On Fire

Marion County Fire Rescue officials say a 9-month-old boy suffered smoke inhalation and second-degree burns on his arms and face after three other children were playing with fireworks that destroyed their north ...

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Sat Jul 05, 2008

Local6.com

Baby Burned In Apparent Fireworks Blaze

A 9-month-old boy suffered burns on his arms and face Saturday morning when three children apparently were playing with fireworks inside a Summerfield home, Marion County Fire Rescue officials said.

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Related Topix: Summerfield, FL

Fort Mill Times

More than $9,500 in ammunitions stolen from north Fla. home

Authorities say more than a dozen guns and 2,000 rounds of ammunitions valued at more than $9,500 have been stolen from a north Florida home.

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Related Topix: Reddick, FL, Ocala Metro

Fri Jul 04, 2008

HeraldTribune.com

Travolta's movie premiere may help local charity

It looks like John Travolta and Kelly Preston will have a holiday bash in Ocala this November.

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Related Topix: Kelly Preston, Ocala, FL, Miley Cyrus, Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Wed Jul 02, 2008

The Ledger

Suspects Leave Drill With Name, Get Caught

Published: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:36 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:36 a.m. SUMMERFIELD Sheriff's detectives say a Summerfield man and his girlfriend, who are accused of drilling holes in ...

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Related Topix: Summerfield, FL, Drugs

Mon Jun 30, 2008

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Summerfield: Suspect's name left at crime scene

Marion County officials say they tracked down a couple accused of drilling holes in gas tanks to steal gas because a power drill with the man's name on it was left at the scene of the last case.

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Related Topix: Summerfield, FL

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Bradenton Herald

Marion Co. couple arrested after string of thefts

Marion County officials say they tracked down a couple accused of drilling holes in gas tanks to steal gas because a power drill with the man's name on it was left at the scene of the last case.

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Fri Jun 27, 2008

One Legged Old Fat Man...

Today's Outlook

Increasing moisture in combination with an approaching front and an upper level disturbance will produce thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening.

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Related Topix: Newberry, FL, Citra, FL, Sparr, FL, Alachua, FL, Dunnellon, FL

Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Ledger

Don't Leave Children in Cars, Parents Reminded

Published: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 2:20 a.m. OCALA This year, seven children have died across the nation after being left unattended in hot vehicles, ...

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Related Topix: Ocala, FL

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