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Ocala, Florida — A Marion County man is facing a vehicular homicide charge after authorities say he drove off the roadway and struck a man operating a riding lawn mower, resulting in the victim’s death. According to FHP officials, Gary Steve Rowell was arrested on June 17 and charged with vehicular homicide and two counts […]

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Florida — Two members of the Florida Highway Patrol surrendered to authorities Wednesday following an investigation that resulted in multiple felony charges, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. FHP Captain Lenita King turned herself in and was booked into the Osceola County Jail on four felony charges. Authorities say the charges include defrauding to […]

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Marion County, Florida — For generations, Marion County has proudly carried the title of “Horse Capital of the World,” a designation built on its vast horse farms, renowned Thoroughbred breeding operations, and deep-rooted equine culture. But as rapid development continues across Central Florida, some residents and industry leaders are asking whether the county can maintain […]

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Florida — Civil liberties advocates are sounding the alarm after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that critics say tilts Florida’s criminal justice system further in favor of law enforcement while reducing protections for citizens who may be subjected to unlawful  arrests or brutal beatings. This decision comes after the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) falsely identified […]

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Tampa, Florida — A Tampa police officer has been fired and arrested after an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation uncovered what authorities describe as an unlawful relationship with a 16-year-old boy involving explicit communications, financial transactions, and allegations of providing marijuana to the minor. Jonathan Darling, 31, was arrested June 15 by detectives with the […]

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US — Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram, has issued a massive safety recall affecting more than 1.07 million vehicles in the United States after federal regulators identified a defect that could increase the risk of vehicle fires, even when the vehicles are parked and turned off. According to the National […]

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Citrus County — Citrus County taxpayers may have been footing the bill for what Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia describes as more than $39 million in excessive and wasteful government spending, according to findings released during his statewide Fiscal Accountability Tour. Standing before local residents and elected officials in Lecanto, Ingoglia announced that a […]

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Florida — A growing legal challenge to a proposed Florida constitutional amendment aimed at reducing property taxes is raising questions about whether the wording presented to voters is impartial or designed to persuade support for the measure. The proposed amendment, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved by the Legislature for the November 2026 ballot, […]

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Comments open below Ocala, Florida — Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is once again facing criticism after a tense exchange with a reporter during a recent press conference, renewing concerns among press freedom advocates about attempts by public officials to control questioning from the media. The press conference, held to announce the results of a […]

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