This week, I teamed up with renowned crime fighter and victims’ advocate John Walsh and the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers for a new statewide public-safety initiative. We are encouraging Floridians to be proactive in helping law enforcement solve cases by reporting crime using **TIPS.
**TIPS is our state’s anonymous tipline. Before launching this line, Floridians needed to look up the specific region’s Crime Stoppers number to report a crime—there are 27 different offices each with separate phone numbers.
But now, by simply dialing **TIPS on a cellphone, citizens are automatically rerouted to the nearest regional Crime Stoppers office. Crime Stoppers USA has also adopted the phone number for nationwide use!
Now, anyone in the United States can report crime anonymously with this easy-to-remember number and possibly collect a reward for tips that lead to an arrest. Continue reading
Each Wednesday | 5 – 6 PM
June | Fort King National Historic Landmark |3925 E. Fort King St.
July | Scott Springs Park | 2825 SW 24th Ave.
August | Heritage Nature Conservancy | 2005 NE Third St.
September | Fort King National Historic Landmark |3925 E. Fort King St.
October | Heritage Nature Conservancy | 2005 NE Third St.
November | Scott Springs Park | 2825 SW 24th Ave.
December | Wetland Recharge Park | 2105 NW 21st. St.
Join the Ocala Park Rangers every week for Wildlife Wednesdays. Each week discover different native animals and explore their unique Florida habitats.
Saturday, Sept. 30 | 6 – 9 PM | Ages 5+ | $10 per person
How does an entire command go missing on their way to Fort King? Who was really to blame for the attack in 1835? Hear from the legends who witnessed the event at Legends of the Fort.
This guided lantern tour takes you back in time at Ocala’s Seminole War historic site. Meet the legends and hear the tales of a time gone by during this unique event.
Tours last approximately one hour with groups starting every 30 minutes. Each group is limited to a maximum of 20 people per group.
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance so reserve your time slot today!
For additional information, please visit our website or call 352.368.5533.
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