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Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! Restaurant Opens in Ocala Walmart
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Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! Restaurant Opens in Ocala Walmart

Fast-casual chain brings celebrity chef concept to Marion County retail location at Walmart Supercenter on Southwest 19th Avenue Road.

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BREAKING: Arrest Made in Marion County Abduction Hoax Case

17-year-old Caden Speight charged after elaborate fake kidnapping scheme that triggered massive county-wide search operation.

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Booster Stadium: From Glory to Crossroads

Once among the nation's top high school athletic facilities, Booster Stadium faces a critical decision: restore as a flagship community venue or remain a patchwork site.

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Ocala Parks Court Resurfacing Project Enters Second Week

Ocala's court resurfacing project at seven city parks continues through September. Courts closed for repairs while parks remain open for residents.

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Ocala Area Runners Shine at 12th Annual Florida Horse Park Invitational

Local athletes compete strong against elite competition as national powerhouses visit Marion County

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Juvenile Found with Firearm on Ocala School Bus: A Wake-Up Call for Gun Safety

Swift police response ensures student safety at College Park Elementary after bus driver reports firearm possession.

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Nearly 100 Young Athletes Compete at the Ocala Kids Run

Nearly 100 children participated in Saturday's Ocala Kids Run at Baseline Greenway Trailhead, with Rylee McGovern taking the overall title in 6:40.

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4th Annual Retro Run 5K: Young Runners Dominate as 146 Finishers Beat Approaching Storms

Lucas Morrow, 15, and Sydney Farris, 13, took overall titles at Saturday evening's retro-themed 5K in Ocala, completing the course just before storms moved through the area.

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Local Athletes Shine at Iggy's 4 on the 4th Independence Day Race

Cody Thompson successfully defended his championship while local running club athletes dominated the podium at Marion County Veterans Park's historic Independence Day race.

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12 Dogs Rescued from Ft. McCoy Mobile Home Fire by Marion County Firefighters

Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) saved 12 dogs from a fully-involved mobile home fire in Ft. McCoy on July 4.

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