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Meet Delaney Peterson, the Florida student who spent three years turning recycled glass into artificial reefs designed to give oysters a new home

Delaney Peterson, a student at Belleview High School in Ocala, Florida, spent three years developing a science project around a deceptively simple question: could discarded glass be transformed into a material suitable for rebuilding oyster habitat? Her project, titled Revolutionising Artificial Reefs: Recycled Foamed Glass Aggregates as a Sustainable Solution…

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Boy, 9, arrested after bringing loaded revolver onto school bus, cops say

Ocala Police Department said the juvenile was taken to the Department of Juvenile Justice following the incident

The Independent UK

I’m a Realtor: 5 Affordable Hidden Gem Cities Worth Moving to in 2026

Home sales are expected to dip in 2025, but underrated cities like York, Greensburg and Ocala offer affordable real estate and long-term growth potential.

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Moving To Ocala: Everything You Need To Know

Ocala, Florida, is a vibrant city in the heart of Marion County. Home to approximately 70,000 residents, It provides the best of both worlds. That's small-town friendliness and urban conveniences.

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Florida Woman Faces Sentencing For Fatal Shooting Of Neighbor

A white Florida woman faces sentencing for fatally shooting her Black neighbor in a dispute over children playing, sparking protests in Ocala's Black commu...

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Florida Woman Convicted In Fatal Shooting Of Black Neighbor

A jury convicts a white woman in Ocala, Florida for fatally shooting her black neighbor, sparking racial tensions and prompting calls for unity and justice.

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Florida Woman Opts Not To Testify In Manslaughter Trial

High-profile trial in Ocala, Florida, as Susan Lorincz faces manslaughter charges for shooting her Black neighbor. Dispute over children playing led to the...

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Florida Jury To Decide On Justification Of Fatal Shooting

Florida jury to decide on the circumstances of a fatal shooting in Ocala during a neighborhood dispute over children playing. Defense claims self-defense.

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Ocala and Homosassa Springs, Florida, have the fastest-growing Latino population in the U.S.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, both cities lead the ranking among U.S. metropolitan areas that have at least 10,000 Hispanic residents

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Ocala mall shooting suspect arrested two weeks after deadly attack

Police confirm that the suspect and the victim had a prior relationship before the murder took place

The Independent UK

Fugitive Alert: ,000 Reward for Mall Shooting Suspect!

Join the thrill of the hunt as police intensify their pursuit of Albert Schell Jr., the alleged mastermind behind the Ocala mall shooting. ,000 reward u...

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Christmas Chaos: Mall Shooting Shakes Shoppers, Gunman Still at Large!

Chaos unfolds during the holiday hustle as a targeted shooting at Ocala's Paddock Mall leaves one dead, sending shockwaves through the festive atmosphere.

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Ocala mall shooting suspect identified as manhunt continues

Ocala Police are offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest

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Shooting spree at Ocala mall leaves one dead, suspect at large!

An unfortunate incident unfolded at the Paddock Shopping Mall in Ocala, Florida, leaving one person dead and another injured. Stay tuned as authorities emb...

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Man who raised thousands after husband’s death is now accused of his murder

Herbert Swilley was arrested months after his husband Timothy Smith was found dead at their apartment in Ocala in March

Orlando Sentinel

Ajike Owens’ family ‘disappointed’ by lack of murder charge in Ocala killing, lawyers say

The family of Ajike “A.J.” Owens was “disappointed” to learn that her accused killer has been charged with manslaughter rather than murder, attorneys for Owens’ loved ones said Tuesday, adding that their focus will now shift to ensuring prosecutors win a conviction.

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White woman charged after shooting through her door and killing Black mother in front of her son

Susan Lorincz avoided a murder charge after prosecutors decided she had not shown ‘hatred, spite, ill will or evil intent’ in the fatal 2 June shooting of Ajike Owens in Ocala, Florida

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Fla. woman accused of killing Ajike Owens charged with manslaughter, not murder

The state attorney for Marion County announced he formally filed a manslaughter charge against a woman accused of killing Ajike Owens, weeks after the shooting sparked protests amid raised racial tensions in Ocala.

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White woman arrested for shooting Black neighbour in feud over children playing

Ocala resident Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, charged with manslaughter in death of Ajike Owens

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A Black mother confronted a neighbour for scolding her son. She was shot dead

Ajike Owens, 35, was fatally shot by her white neighbour after she confronted her for allegedly throwing skates at her son. Now, Susan Louise Lorincz is facing manslaughter charges. Andrea Blanco reports

The Independent UK

Ajike Owens: A Black mother confronted a neighbour for scolding her son. She was shot dead

Ajike Owens, 35, was fatally shot by her white neighbour after she confronted her for allegedly throwing skates at her son. According to an incident report by Ocala, Florida, investigators, Owens’ manner of death was a homicide but an arrest has yet to be made in the case. Andrea Blanco…

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Florida lawmaker who sponsored 'don't say gay' bill resigns after federal indictment for wire fraud

TAMPA, Fla. — One day after being indicted on charges of money laundering and wire fraud, state Rep. Joe Harding, R-Ocala, announced his resignation from Florida’s House of Representatives.

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Planet 13 Announces Third Florida Cannabis Dispensary Located In Ocala

Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE:PLTH) (OTCQX: PLNHF) ,a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, announced the third location of its planned Florida dispensary network located in the city of Ocala.

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Verano Opens MÜV Ocala, The Company's 47th Cannabis Dispensary In Florida

Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE:VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) is opening MÜV Ocala on May 20, the company’s 47th Florida dispensary and 98th nationwide.

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‘Everyone forgets about you’: Erin Jackson on returning home after Olympics gold

After making history in Beijing, the speed skater faces life after the spotlight, with sponsorships, training and changing the sport on her mind

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