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Paddock Mall gets bomb threat Staff report A bomb threat was called into the Paddock Mall Saturday morning and is being investigated by Ocala and Marion County law enforcement officials, according to local law enforcement officials. Mall officials immediately evacuated all stores in the mall at 3100 SW College Road after a call made by what officials say sounded like a man threatened that two stores in the mall would be blown up this morning. Ocala Police Department officials said they received...

How to find COVID-19 vaccine sites in Florida for anyone 12 and older Vaccine shots in Florida available to 12 years old and up Tags:  FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2021, file photo, Florida seniors have their temperatures taken before receiving the second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Jackson Health System in Miami. COVID-19 hospitalizations are plunging among older Americans. The falling numbers show the countrys vaccination strategy is working, pushing deaths lower and easing pressure on ...

From Sparr to superstar, Derby winner is a movie in the making David Whitley, The Gainesville Sun © Pat McDonogh / Courier Journal Bob Baffert led Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit back to the barn on the morning after the race last Sunday. Medina Spirit is Bafferts seventh Kentucky Derby winner. Two old friends got reacquainted with a kiss last Sunday morning. One was the 59-year-old blonde from Ocala. The other was a 3-year-old horse who usually isnt into such things. "Th...

Health Department responds as demand for vaccinations slows in Marion County

Kellie Ward knelt on a social-distancing sticker while filling out her paperwork to get her first vaccine. "I will feel a little bit better going out in public," Ward said about getting the vaccine.  Bianka Barrett, 17, who received both of her vaccinations, joined Chance Heinen, 19, at the vaccination event. "I have a mother who is in remission," Heinen said. "That was the biggest decision to get vaccinated." Barrett said her grandfather died of COVID, "so it was important for our family...

The number of people receiving their first COVID-19 vaccination has significantly slowed during the last week, and local health department officials say vaccine hesitancy, and possible access may be the culprits. From April 20-26, an average of 538 people per day received a first dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. In March, 1,416 people per day received their first dose and so far in April the average is 1,246 per day. That means 62% fewer people on average received their first dose each d...

Emory Schley: Would having a special party be OK? Ocala Star-Banner I received my second COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday … and so far, so good.  I received both my vaccinations at the On Top of the World Community Center. It was reasonably quick and convenient, you don’t even have to get out of your car and you can keep the air-conditioning on during the entire process.  That’s really nice – especially for us Olde Codgers who may not do so well in the heat. Dearly Beloved was runni...

Williston-based Beltz Portable Toilets, a woman-owned company, was official portable toilets provider for the LPGA Drive On Championship presented by Volvik, which was played this past weekend at Golden Ocala. "The company is comprised of five women and dedicated to offering hygienic portable sanitation facilities," the LPGA said in a news item, which also noted that partnering with the company was part of the tours commitment to expanding its diversity, equity and inclusion footprint. Lisa O�...

The winter weather up North wont affect Marion Countys COVID-19 vaccination schedule this week, the County Commission was told on Tuesday.

Ocala Star-Banner THIS WEEK Musical Entertainment: Musician Jason Brown will perform a wide collection of country and rock from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the World Equestrian Center’s Grand Plaza, 1390 NW 80th Ave., Ocala. Free admission and parking. Visit wec.net or call 414-7900 for details.  River City Boys: The River City Boys will perform the music of the Statler Brothers at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 SE 138th Terrace, Weirsdale. Tickets and details at obopry.c...