Austin Miller

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Austin Miller

One 'No Kings' protester and two counter-protesters were arrested June 14 during the 'No Kings' demonstration in downtown Ocala. Here's what we know:Which counter-protesters were arrested, and on what charges? Stephen Libardoni, 65, of Silver Springs, was arrested on two counts of battery. According to Ocala Police, he has been accused of pushing people at the protest. He was identified by witnesses.

2 weeks ago | ocala.com | Austin Miller

• Twenty men aged 25 to 69 were arrested in Ocala as part of "Operation Parental Advisory," a sting operation targeting online solicitation of minors. • Undercover officers posed as children online. The defendants are accused of communicating with them on social media platforms and traveling to meet them. • Nine vehicles were seized in addition to the arrests. Twenty men have been arrested in a sting operation designed to combat adults going online to solicit juveniles for sex.

3 weeks ago | ocala.com | Austin Miller

• Veterans Helping Veterans USA is hosting a "Stand Down" event on June 7th in Ocala, Florida, to provide support and resources for at-risk veterans. • The event will offer free haircuts, showers, clothing, medical screenings, dental services, and other assistance programs. • Veterans Helping Veterans USA is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting veterans and their families in need. Are you a former military service member who needs help?

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Austin Miller

An ordinance to stop adding fluoride in the city of Ocala's water supply was introduced for first reading at the June 3 city council meeting. Usually, elected officials do not discuss ordinances on first reading. The second reading, slated for June 17, is when city officials and the public are expected to discuss the item. At that point, council members will vote. Here's what we know about the issue:AdvertisementAdvertisementWhen did city starting introducing fluoride in the water system? In 1961.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Austin Miller

Gregory S. LaMont, a Florida Highway Patrol captain, had a retirement party ceremony held at the Ocala Police Department's Community Room on May 16. His last day with the FHP is May 31. LaMont has been with the agency for 44-years. Aside from family and friends in attendance, scores of FHP active and retired troopers, lawyers, including State Attorney Bill Gladson, were at the event. According to his biography, LaMont was in the recruit class of 1981.