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  • Rains hitting Gulf Coast ahead of tropical storm

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Tue Nov 10, 12:56 am ET  

    The Associated Press Squalls ahead of a rare late-season tropical storm blew in heavy rain late Monday to parts of the Gulf Coast where residents hunkered down at home and in shelters anticipating high winds and flooding. Full Story »

  • Carter fills in for Clark, sparks Pittsburgh

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Tue Nov 10, 12:56 am ET  

    The Associated Press Safety Ryan Clark got his wish: replacement Tyrone Carter took one to the house and Clark got to fly home with his teammates this time. Full Story »

  • More than 50 arrested in online prostitution sting

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 6:26 pm ET  

    By Jackie Alexander Staff writer More than 50 people were arrested in what was described by law enforcement as the first collaborative online prostitution sting to include a dozen vice task forces across Central Florida. Full Story »

  • Tim Tebow Monday Press Conference

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 6:26 pm ET  

    Florida quarterback Tim Tebow holds a Monday press conference on Monday, November 9, 2009.--(Aaron E. Daye/The Gainesville Sun) Full Story »

  • Applebee's to offer free entrees for vets, service members on Wednesday

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 4:12 pm ET  

    Staff report Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants are offering free entrees to veterans and active duty military personnel with proof of military service Wednesday in recognition of Veterans Day. Full Story »

  • Ocala soldier dies in Afghanistan

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 2:56 pm ET  

    By Susan Latham Carr Staff Writer Spc. Gary L. Gooch Jr., 22, of Ocala and Spc. Aaron S. Aamot, 22, of Custer, Wash. died Nov. 5 in Jelewar, Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today. Full Story »

  • Despite poor economy, CFCC finds more money for instructors

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 2:56 pm ET  

    By Joe Callahan Staff writer Just six months ago, Central Florida Community College President Charles “Chick” Dassance was not at all optimistic about his institution's financial future. Full Story »

  • Deputies: Man killed wife after argument over money, drinking

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 12:41 pm ET  

    By Karen Voyles Staff writer The Cedar Key man accused of shooting his wife of two weeks and kidnapping a friend may have been motivated by the couple's financial problems. Full Story »

  • Tote bag, lunch box sought in Clay Co. child-abduction case

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 12:41 pm ET  

    Karen Voyles Staff writer The Clay County Sheriff's Office has released sketches of two items that Somer Thompson may have been carrying when she disappeared last month. Full Story »

  • Uncertain future for tenants as complexes close

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 6:42 am ET  

    By Megan Rolland Staff writer As tenants prepare to vacate three subsidized housing complexes in North Central Florida that lost federal funding due to deplorable conditions, affordable housing experts wonder what will become of the 254 units that house some of the poorest in the community. Full Story »

  • Man charged with shooting at police

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 6:41 am ET  

    By Susan Latham Carr Staff writer Tyler John McPartland was charged with four counts of first-degree attempted murder of a law enforcement officer after a shootout with Marion County deputies early Sunday morning at the International Villas apartment complex in Ocala. Full Story »

  • Hurricane Ida creeps toward Gulf Coast

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 6:41 am ET  

    The Associated Press Hurricane Ida, the first Atlantic hurricane to target the United States this year, plodded Sunday toward the Gulf Coast with 105 mph winds, bringing the threat of flooding and storm surges. Full Story »

  • Seminole family to be part of Ocali Country Days

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 6:41 am ET  

    By Andy Fillmore Correspondent History will repeat itself when two members of a Seminole family that made its home at Silver Springs attraction more than 50 years ago return to Silver River State Park for Ocali Country Days. Full Story »

  • Keep an eye on weather when growing plants in Fla.

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 6:41 am ET  

    By Lora E. Ide Correspondent It's been "mean hot," says one area vegetable grower, hard on plants in the garden and also about as hard on the folks trying to grow them. Full Story »

  • El Salvador floods, mudslides kill 124, 60 missing

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 12:56 am ET  

    The Associated Press Mud and boulders loosened by heavy rains swept down a volcano and partly buried a small town Sunday. Full Story »

  • Late-season hurricane takes aim at US Gulf Coast

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 12:56 am ET  

    The Associated Press Hurricane Ida, the first Atlantic hurricane to target the United States this year, plodded Sunday toward the Gulf Coast with 100 mph winds, bringing the threat of flooding and storm surges. Full Story »

  • Two people injured after vehicle overturned

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Mon Nov 9, 12:56 am ET  

    Thomas McNiff Staff writer Two people were injured when a vehicle overturned and caught fire on Northwest Highway 225 in Fairfield early Sunday evening. Full Story »

  • Man charged after shoot-out with cops

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Sun Nov 8, 6:56 pm ET  

    By Susan Latham Carr Staff writer Tyler John McPartland was charged with four counts of first-degree attempted murder of a law enforcement officer after a shoot out with Marion County deputies early Sunday morning at the International Villas apartment complex in Ocala. Full Story »

  • Man arrested after shoot-out with Marion County deputies

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Sun Nov 8, 9:11 am ET  

    Staff report A Marion county man was arrested early Sunday morning after a shoot-out with sheriff's deputies. Full Story »

  • Landmark health bill passes House on close vote

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Sun Nov 8, 9:11 am ET  

    The Associated Press The Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed landmark health care reform legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard won victory on his signature domestic priority. Full Story »

  • District uses reserve funds for after-school program

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Sun Nov 8, 6:42 am ET  

    By Joe Callahan Staff writer While officials are confident about the program's academic merit, they realize that only time will tell whether raiding almost 40 percent of the district's reserve funds was the right way to go. Full Story »

  • Ocala-trained Zenyatta wins Breeders'

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Sun Nov 8, 6:41 am ET  

    By Fred Hiers Staff writer Jeanne Mayberry of Ocala watched Saturday in a crowd of nearly 60,000 spectators as the filly she trained three years ago made history. Full Story »

  • Man dies in Belleview motorcycle accident

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Sun Nov 8, 6:41 am ET  

    By Jackie Alexander Correspondent A man died Saturday afternoon when the motorcycle he was driving hit a station wagon in front of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Full Story »

  • Steel Horse Stampede ride benefits Hospice of Marion

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Sun Nov 8, 6:41 am ET  

    By Andy Fillmore Correspondent Grand Marshals Cpl. Bill Barge of the Florida Highway Patrol, Hospice CEO Mary Ellen Poe and Dr. Doyle Phillips led 364 motorcycles, with 510 cyclists and passengers, Saturday on the sixth annual Steel Horse Stampede ride to benefit Hospice of Marion County. Full Story »

  • Police Beat and Community Briefs for Nov. 8

    The Ocala Star-Banner – Sun Nov 8, 6:41 am ET  

    News and events from around the Ocala, Fla. region and state for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Full Story »

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