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Wildwood's Fourth Annual Adult Egg Hunt

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Wildwood, Florida -- Wildwood's parks and recreation team has been planning its 2026 Flashlight Adult Egg Hunt since last year's concluded. "Each time we hold an event, we learn and look for ways to make the next one better," said Parks and Recreation Director Courtney Kellem. "Our adult

https://www.ocalapost.com/notice-to-creditors-estate-of-gary-b-slone/

NOTICE TO CREDITORS - ESTATE OF GARY B. SLONE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO. 42-2026-CP-0011IN RE: ESTATE OF GARY B. SLONE, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The formal administration of the estate of Gary B. Slone, deceased, whose date of death November 12, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for

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SW Third Street home burns to the ground

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Ocala, Florida -- Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire reported at the 1600 block of SW Third Street on February 24, at approximately 8:25 p.m. after a passerby alerted authorities to a home that was fully engulfed in flames. Upon arrival, firefighters found a residential

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Parents arrested for not sending kids to school

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Marion County -- Two Marion County parents have been jailed for not ensuring their children were in school. Marion County Truancy Court Judge Brad King sentenced one parent to six months and another for 90 days behind bars for not obeying his previous orders to guarantee their school-aged

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Florida boaters now free from undue government interference in their enjoyment of Florida’s waters

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Florida -- On May 19, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1388, also known as the Boater Freedom Act, into law. This bill allows Florida boaters to be free from undue government interference in their enjoyment of Florida’s waters by preventing local bans on gas vessels, p

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Man bonded out of jail after he was charged with multiple offenses against a teenage girl

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Ocala, Florida -- Ocala Police executed an arrest warrant against a man they say had committed multiple offenses against a teenage girl. William Justin Specht, 40, of Ocala, was arrested Friday. Charges against Specht include transmission of harmful information to a minor, contributing

https://www.ocalapost.com/midflorida-credit-union-v-royal-ascot/

MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION v. ROYAL ASCOT

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CA-0301 MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. ROYAL ASCOT, DEVELOPMENT LLC F/K/A COMMONWEALTH STANDARD DEVELOPMENT LLC; GOLDEN HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; ASCOT HEATH

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Boaters may soon be able to enjoy the water without being harassed by law enforcement

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Florida -- Have you ever been out boating and minding your business when you were boarded by FWC or another law enforcement agency? Well, that could soon change. Gov. DeSantis has introduced new legislation that would make it more difficult for state and local law enforcement to stop

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Florida woman arrested after letting dog lick her

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Ocala, Florida -- On Friday, March 21, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes Detective Jordyn Batts slapped the handcuffs on a woman after it came to light that she was allowing her dog to licker her vagina. According to reports, Logan Guminski, 27, was utilizing social media s

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Endeavors working closely with FEMA to help hurricane victims

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You might have received a door hanger from a company telling you that you might qualify for assistance if you were affected by a hurricane. Well, despite what those who are uneducated have been spreading in local social media groups, it is absolutely true.  Don't let social media sway you

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Florida bill could prevent restaurants from forcing patrons to leave big tips

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Florida -- A new Florida bill would crack down on how much a restaurant can require a patron to tip. The bill focuses on restaurants that force automatic gratuity and service charges on guests. The bill, HB 535, has passed its first committee stop. Additionally, the bill is meant to

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OPD officers shot, killed three dogs as they wagged their tails

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Ocala, Florida -- Two Ocala police officers, John McCurdy and Jordan Woods, who have not been terminated, shot and killed 3 dogs in Ocala after a homeowner called police and claimed the dogs tried to attack him. The officers told their superiors that the dogs were aggressive and "charged"

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Letter to the editor: Marion County Animal Services

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[Letters to the editor do not reflect the opinion of Ocala Post staff.] Below is what I've sent to Marion County Animal Services & @Marion County FL, but for some 'reason' they keep deleting it, can you imagine!! I can because they are hiding a LOT. I sent them a roadside sign of

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Rush hour crash blocked all I-75 northbound traffic in Ocala

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Ocala, Florida -- At approximately 4:49 p.m., a multi-vehicle accident occurred on I-75 Northbound near mile marker 351, affecting traffic flow and requiring a coordinated emergency response during rush hour. Engine 4, Rescue 4, Battalion Chief 11, and a Safety Officer were promptly

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Traffic Advisory: I-75 Ramp to Close at C.R. 484 on Feb. 23 and 24

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Marion County – Motorists are advised that the northbound Interstate 75 (I-75) off-ramp to County Road (C.R.) 484 (Exit 341) will be closed overnight for ramp improvements on Sunday, Feb. 23, and Monday, Feb. 24 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. Please see the detour details from t

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Victim's say officers involved in human trafficking

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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Oftentimes, human trafficking rings go undetected. It might surprise as to why...then again, maybe not. Both Portuguese and Guatemalan security agents say they have arrested more than 200 people involved in human trafficking since 20023.

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Victim's say officers involved in human trfficking

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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Oftentimes, human trafficking rings go undetected. It might surprise as to why...then again, maybe not. Both Portuguese and Guatemalan security agents say they have arrested more than 200 people involved in human trafficking since 20023.