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Ocala Police seeking public’s help in solving Valentine’s Day homicide

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Lorenzo Green

Ocala Police detectives are asking for help in solving a Valentine’s Day homicide.

The shooting in the 2000 block of NW 4th St. left 18-year-old Lorenzo Green dead. Anyone with information that could help solve the crime is asked to contact Detective Mary Williams at (352) 812-1818. Those wishing to submit anonymous tips can contact Crime Stoppers of Marion County at (352) 368-STOP (7867).

Tips can also be submitted at http://ocalacrimestoppers.com. Also, if you use Crime Stoppers and your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Health inspector shuts Ocala fast-food eatery over roach and food temperature issues

A popular Ocala fast-food eatery was shut down recently after a health inspector cited 11 violations – the most egregious of which involved roach excrement and food temperature issues.
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Health inspector shuts Ocala fast-food eatery over roach and food temperature issues

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An 18-year-old Ocala man was jailed Thursday night in connection with a shooting that took place last year near an Ocala elementary school – while classes were in session.
Read more

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The local death toll from COVID-19 continued to rise at a rapid rate Saturday as the federal prison in Coleman reported a significant number of cases of the fast-spreading virus among staff members.
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