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Bargo on track to be tried in August		2/6/2012 7:00 PM
Michael Bargo, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of Seath Jackson, is on track to be tried in August.
Linzi a step closer to bringing 'The Bachelor' home		2/6/2012 9:23 PM
Ocala-connected Lindzi Cox continued to cement a relationship with "The Bachelor" Ben Flajnik.
Trial date reset for woman accused of murder		2/6/2012 7:14 PM
Defense argued that one of the potential experts in the case was incapacitated and did not have adequate time to review the state's discovery in time for the March trial date.
Little rain is a worry for wildfire task force		2/6/2012 9:56 PM
Many wildfire experts have not seen Marion County's landscape this dry in decades.
Man charged with sexual battery		2/6/2012 9:22 PM
Police say Anival Epifano Lopez spent the night at a house and attacked a woman who lives there.
Gas prices: January a month to forget		2/6/2012 4:57 PM
The rising prices are leaving many local businesses that rely on gasoline worried they might have to raise prices or eventually go out of business if costs don't stabilize.
Investigators: 21 arrested in online child-sex sting in Alachua County		2/6/2012 10:08 PM
A list of 21 men arrested on computer solicitation charges after responding to online ads over the past week includes a physician's assistant at the University of Florida, a second-grade teacher at Metcalfe Elementary School and a man who said he mentors children at area churches where he is a musician.
Four chaplains are remembered Sunday for their valor and unity		2/6/2012 8:52 PM
Four Chaplains Memorial Ceremonies were held at the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park and American Legion Post 58 in Dunnellon.
Police, community and calendar briefs for Feb. 7		2/6/2012 10:03 PM

County recycling to get easier		2/6/2012 9:22 PM
Marion County hopes to strike a deal with a disposal company offering to handle routine recycling materials without asking residents to separate them.
State Rep. Perry calls for safety signs on I-75 and U.S. 441		2/6/2012 6:58 PM
State Rep. Keith Perry has called a Tuesday news conference at which he will call on the Florida Department of Transportation to erect safety signs on Interstate 75 and U.S. 441at Paynes Prairie.
Levy County fugitive arrested at Mexico border		2/6/2012 4:28 PM
A Levy County convicted rapist who fled to Mexico 10 years ago has been captured at the U.S. border, authorities said Monday.
Rabies alert lifted		2/6/2012 9:33 AM
Since officials have not received a confirmed case of rabies in more than 60 days in this area, the Marion County Health Department has lifted the alert.
Weekly road report for Feb. 6		2/6/2012 5:28 AM
Weekly road work report for the Marion County area for the week of Feb. 6, 2012.
Police and community briefs for Feb. 6, 2012		2/5/2012 6:50 PM
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy arrested a man near Ocala Estates on a charge of marijuana possession early Sunday morning.
Lange Ranger: Remain distraction-free while driving		2/4/2012 7:43 PM
Survivors of last week’s Interstate 75 tragedy spoke of rapidly changing conditions, underscoring the need to remain focused and distraction free while driving.
Rain likely to soak the area this week		2/6/2012 12:59 PM
A mild week in North Central Florida could turn into a wet one by Friday.
Belleview seniors win first place in regional PSA contest		2/6/2012 1:12 PM
Belleview High School captured a first-place award in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission contest.
Will UF be given greater autonomy?		2/6/2012 1:12 PM
University of Florida President Bernie Machen is seeking greater autonomy for colleges based on performance
Ocala man shot to death in dispute over barking dog		2/5/2012 8:55 PM
An altercation between two neighbors over a noisy dog resulted in one man being shot to the death Saturday morning.

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