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Wesley Snipes tax evasion trial begins

Actor Wesley Snipes’ trial for tax evasion will start today in Ocala, Florida. amidst 1999 and 2004, Snipes earned $38 million and paid precisely nothing in taxes.

What’s his explanation? Ah, that’s easy: He doesn’t think he has to pay taxes. According to the New York Times, Snipes has “become a…

Mr. Speed Limit tilts at windmills in Ocala

This week I’m reading “Zorro,” a novel by Isabel Allende. I already knew, of course, about the legendary masked hero of Alta California. I had watched the old black-and-white shows on TV as a kid.

Like countless other boys, I would brandish a stick - my imaginary sword - and slash the air with it…

Ocala wins first place in America in Bloom contest

“The task is to try to show as broad a vision of the community as possible” Ocala’s bragging rights are in full bloom. City officials announced Tuesday that Ocala won first place in the America in Bloom competition for cities of its size and received the Five Bloom Award for placing … via Ocala.c…

Snipes hires new lawyers for tax case

Hollywood actor Wesley Snipes has retained the Bernhoft Law Firm as his lead trial attorneys to defend him against pending criminal tax charges. via Daily India Tags: west palm beach, islands of adventure, nasa, miami dolphins, disney world, tampa, delray beach, cruise, universal, politics, naples,…

Students to learn fire safety

From Orlando Sentinel Lake In Brief Students to learn fire safety October 2, 2007 OCALA - Marion County Fire Rescue officials plan to visit schools this month to teach children about fire-escape plans. via The Orlando Sentinel Tags: palm beach gardens, marco island, theme parks, seaworld, vacation,…

Students to learn fire safety

From Orlando Sentinel Lake In Brief Students to learn fire safety October 2, 2007 OCALA - Marion County Fire Rescue officials plan to visit schools this month to teach children about fire-escape plans. via The Orlando Sentinel Tags: orlando magic, disney, lake worth, key west, florida, homestead, f…

Giuliani will speak at local fundraiser

“I have personally seen him function with chaos all around him and that’s the kind of person I want as president” The New York Yankees will be in the midst of the American League playoffs next weekend. via Ocala.com Tags: jacksonville, sanibel island, lake park, real estate, ft. lauderdale, theme p…

Local jewelers expanding

“The whole idea was not to have to leave the sales floor” All that glitters - diamonds, gold, silver - is getting two new showcase stores in Ocala. via Ocala.com Tags: florida marlins, hotels, west palm beach, fishing, disney, gators, disney world, education, singer island, clearwater, cruises, bus…

Corrections officer charged in Internet sting

“The sheriff’s office works these kinds of cases proactively. No matter who the suspects are, if they attempt to solicit a child in Citrus County, they’ll be held accountable for their actions” A Marion County corrections officer thought he set up a meeting with a 14-year-old Hernando female to eng…

Friends mourn online for slain Ocala woman

“Live today as if it’s your last. Don’t lose touch with the people around you. You never know when they’ll be gone and there will be a million things you wish you had said.” Friends of murder victim Tiffany Barwick formed a Facebook page, which is an online community where people register and post …

City water shut off at Busbee Quarters

The threat of discontinued service is now a reality - there is no running water at Busbee Quarters. via Ocala.com Tags: education, florida marlins, seaworld, ft. lauderdale, busch gardens, naples, hotels, walt disney world, politics, west palm beach, palm beach, singer island, cocunut grove, disney…

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