MARION COUNTY, Florida (October 27, 2017) – An Ocala man who was arrested two weeks ago for a violent armed home invasion robbery of two elderly females has now been charged with an additional case. Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes detectives received forensic evidence tying defendant Gabriel Bowen (DOB: 03/20/1999) to another armed home invasion robbery that occurred in Marion County on July 17, 2017.
At approximately 12:30 p.m., on Monday, July 17th, MCSO deputies responded to a call for service regarding an armed home invasion robbery that had just occurred off of SE 80th Place in Ocala. The 74-year old male victim told deputies that he was in his house when he was approached from behind by the suspect, later identified as Bowen. Bowen threatened the victim Continue reading
I was in Washington D.C. this week as President Donald J. Trump declared a national public health emergency to bolster efforts to combat the opioid epidemic killing Americans. An estimated 142 Americans die every day from opioid use.
I have dedicated my entire career to prosecuting drug traffickers and removing dangerous drugs from our communities—first as a state prosecutor and for the past seven years as your attorney general.
During that time, I have seen the types of drugs sold on our streets become more potent and deadly. Today heroin is often mixed with fentanyl and taking this deadly drug cocktail just one time can prove fatal. Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to work with other state agencies, Florida ports, law enforcement and fuel retailers to begin examining ways to increase fuel capacity during emergencies such as hurricanes. FDOT’s report will be submitted in January 2018 and will include recommendations for fuel distribution and availability to consumers.
Governor Scott said, “Today, I am directing FDOT to begin examining ways to increase fuel capacity so we can be sure families and visitors have the resources they need to safely prepare and evacuate during times of emergencies. Continue reading
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First Christian Church, DOC
1908 E. Ft. King St., Ocala FL
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Garage Sale opens at 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Bazaar opens at 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to work with other state agencies, Florida ports, law enforcement and fuel retailers to begin examining ways to increase fuel capacity during emergencies such as hurricanes. FDOT’s report will be submitted in January 2018 and will include recommendations for fuel distribution and availability to consumers.
Governor Scott said, “Today, I am directing FDOT to begin examining ways to increase fuel capacity so we can be sure families and visitors have the resources they need to safely prepare and evacuate during times of emergencies. Last month, 6.8 million Floridians evacuated in preparation for Hurricane Irma, the largest evacuation in U.S. history, and we are committed to making sure our state remains fully prepared for any potential disaster. Increasing the availability of fuel for evacuations at Florida gas stations is a top priority and I look forward to reviewing FDOT’s findings.” Continue reading
The First Friday Art Walk returns to downtown Ocala Friday, Nov. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m.
OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2017) – The First Friday Art Walk returns to downtown Ocala Friday, Nov. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include the following special performances and activities:
- 6 to 9 p.m. – Live music by Nina Casteneda on the main event stage located at the Downtown Square near the gazebo
- 6 p.m. – Live entertainment by Xtraordinary Rising Talent
- 7 p.m. – Live entertainment by West Port High School’s MCCA Dance Program
- 8 p.m. – Live entertainment by the Cairo Dancers
- 6 to 9 p.m. – The Appleton Museum of Art, Painting with a Twist and the Marion County Public Library will provide free, hands-on art activities for all ages.
The City of Ocala will host a West Ocala Wellness Community Garden Day Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the community garden located at 2200 W Highway 40, between SW 21st and SW 23rd Avenue.
OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2017) – The City of Ocala, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Marion County, Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service, Marion County Children’s Alliance, Generation Fit, Feed the Need Garden, Inc. and the Heart of Florida Health Center, will host a West Ocala Wellness Community Garden Day Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the community garden located at 2200 W Highway 40, between SW 21st and SW 23rd Avenue. Continue reading
‘An Artist’s Life: Paintings by Robert Stebleton’ will be on display at City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., beginning Tuesday, Nov. 7.
OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2017) – ‘An Artist’s Life: Paintings by Robert Stebleton’ will be on display at City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave., beginning Tuesday, Nov. 7. This art exhibit is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be on display through Wednesday, Jan. 10.
An opening reception for this exhibit will be held Thursday, Nov. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at City Hall. The artist, Robert Stebleton, will be in attendance to engage with guests and provide unique perspectives into his artwork. Light refreshments will be provided. Continue reading
*Immediate release. For further information contact Ashley Lopez at (352)629-8306.
(OCALA, Fla.) October 24, 2017 – A snake, a turtle, and a cat were safely removed from a smoke-filled home, after a self-cleaning oven function led way to a stove fire.
Ocala Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the 1800 block of East Fort King Street, where a residential structure fire was reported, at 10:46 AM. Firefighters arrived to find the homeowner and two dogs outside. Upon entering, crews came across smoke coming from an oven which was accidentally set to clean with a pot containing grease inside. Attacking the oven fire with water cans firefighters extinguished the flame, and removed the animals that were unable to exit on their own – a snake, a turtle and a cat. Continue reading
