Ocala, United States (Local)
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Andy Fillmore's coverage focuses primarily on local events, businesses, and community issues in Ocala. He is likely to be responsive to pitches related to local businesses, community events, and human interest stories within the Ocala area. Pitches could include insights from local business owners and event organizers or stories that highlight the impact of community initiatives.
Given his focus on private sector announcements and expert commentary, sources who can provide valuable insights into trends affecting local businesses or events would likely resonate well with him. Additionally, personal anecdotes or experiences tied to the themes covered may also capture his attention when pitching relevant topics such as house & home, culture & society, family & relationships specific to the Ocala area.
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The Open Arms Village transitional housing program for homeless women suffering from addiction is set to open by 2027 on the grounds of Compassion United Methodist Church in the Druid Hills area of southeast Ocala. The new facility will accommodate up to 22 women in safe, stable housing in a revamped building on the church […]
Posted May 2, 2026 | By Andy Fillmore, [email protected] World War II veteran Howard Mautner of Ocala recently made a whirlwind six-stop
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Andy Fillmore | For the Star-Banner Glenda Myrick, a kindergarten teacher at Ward-Highlands Elementary School, has been selected as a Florida Credit Union/Star-Banner Amazing Teacher of the Month.
Posted May 5, 2026 | By Andy Fillmore, [email protected] Rolling for The Rock Car show and vendor fair on May 16 will support program that helps area students.
A 76-year- old man driving a pickup truck died as the result of a crash involving a Marion County Public Schools bus the afternoon of May 6 in Silver Springs, the Florida Highway Patrol reports.A MCPS spokesperson confirmed four student passengers on the bus were from Maplewood Elementary School and no occupants of the bus […]
Andy Fillmore | Special to the Star-Banner An Italian cuisine, family-style dining restaurant featuring made-from-scratch favorites, pizza
A Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy's life was saved by his bullet-proof vest the afternoon of May 13 when he was attacked and stabbed by a knife wielding man in Dunnellon, according to media reports and an MCSO Facebook post.Deputy Robert Fitch responded to a suspicious person call around 5 p.m. in the 11700 block […]
A “Woody” plastic toy action figure from the “Toy Story” movie, minus his signature cowboy hat, and an underwater scooter, were among the items dredged up during the 2026 Rainbow River Conservation River Clean Up Day on May 15, 2026, near Dunnellon.
A 68- year-old Ocala man died May 23 as the result of a motorcycle crash in East Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol has reported.The crash occurred around 1:05 p.m. as the victim traveled westbound in the outside lane on Maricamp Road near Locust Place. “The motorcycle overturned on its left side and continued westbound […]
Rayman, a 10-week-old neutered male kitten, got lots of attention as hundreds of visitors toured the new Marion County Animal Services complex in northwest Ocala during a grand opening celebration on May 21, 2026. Rayman reacted to one visitor with big-eyed looks and playful paws. Rayman, a 10-week-old male kitten, got some attention during the […]
