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Motorists that drive Northeast (NE) 21st Street in the area of NE 36th Avenue are being alerted to a change in traffic pattern that will take effect in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 21, and last through the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 18. [Read more…] about Detour on NE 21st Street East of NE 36th Avenue in Ocala
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a pre-construction open house on Thursday, Aug. 22, regarding the NE 36th Avenue widening project between NE 20th Place and north of NE 25th Street in Ocala. [Read more…] about Pre-Construction Open House on NE 36th Avenue Widening
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting on a proposed new Interstate 75 (I-75) interchange at NW 49th Street as the result of an I-75 Interchange project development and environment study that identified a need to provide relief from the congestion existing at nearby interchanges. [Read more…] about Public Meeting on Proposed I-75 Interchange at NW 49th Street in Ocala
Motorists traveling westbound on State Road (S.R.) 200 (Southwest College Road) heading to northbound Interstate 75 (I-75) should be aware that the on ramp will be closed nightly beginning Sunday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 18 from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; weather permitting.
[Read more…] about On Ramp from WB S.R. 200 to NB I-75 Closing for Five Nights
Gov. Rick Scott in Ocala to honor veterans
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Richard Anguiano
August 29, 2018
Ralph Tulli of Ocala will turn 100 in December and his voice is barely a whisper, but he still chatted cheerfully, as best he can, about the rich life he has experienced. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Ocala Star Banner: Gov. Rick Scott in Ocala to honor veterans
Drivers traveling along State Road (S.R.) 35/Baseline Road will encounter a new traffic pattern from Southeast 96th Place Road to south of S.R. 464/Southeast Maricamp Road. The new pattern is anticipated to take effect late this week, but could occur during the following week due to weather or other unexpected conditions. [Read more…] about S.R. 35/Baseline Road New Traffic Pattern in Ocala
Motorists may notice increased light at the County Road (C.R.) 484, State Road (S.R.) 326 and C.R. 318 interchanges with Interstate 75 (I-75) this week. [Read more…] about Lighting Enhanced at Multiple Interchanges in Ocala Area
The Florida Lottery announces that Jem Chapman, of Ocala, claimed a $2 million prize from the POWERBALL® drawing held on February 21, 2018. The winning ticket matched all five of the white ball numbers, but did not match the Powerball.
Chapman purchased the winning ticket from Publix, located at 2765 Northwest 49th Avenue in Ocala. Theretailer will receive a $5,000 bonus commission for selling the winning POWERBALL ticket.
The next POWERBALL drawing will be held tonight, February 28, at 10:59 p.m. ET with an estimated $293 million jackpot. National POWERBALL drawings are broadcast live, in high-definition, from the Florida Lottery’s state of the art draw studio in Tallahassee. Florida Lottery game drawings are broadcast on 17 carrier stations throughout the state. Drawings are also available for viewing on the Florida Lottery website. Winning numbers are available on the Lottery website, at retailers statewide and by phone at (850) 921-PLAY.
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today honored Florida firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty during the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala. CFO Patronis was joined by family members of the fallen and fire service personnel from across Florida to memorialize Joseph T. DeMarinis with the Clermont Fire Department and James F. Dorminy with the Reedy Creek Fire Department. Seven historical line of duty deaths were also recognized as part of today’s ceremony.
CFO Patronis said, “Firefighters are deserving of our unending gratitude for laying their lives on the line each time they report to work. Today, we honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others and lost their lives far too soon. By adding their names to Florida’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial, they will forever be remembered as the heroes that they are.”
Joseph T. DeMarinis tragically passed away on July 14, 2016, following a cardiac event that happened after a shift. Firefighter DeMarinis joined the Clermont Fire Department in August 2014. DeMarinis was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served two tours in Iraq. He is survived by his parents, and his wife Brandi, and their five children, ages 1 to 17.
James F. Dorminy, a 23-year veteran of the fire service, tragically passed away on May 18, 2017. Following his May 9 shift, Lieutenant Dorminy went to the gym where he was later found in the pool in need of urgent medical attention. Days later, he was removed from life support and passed away. He is survived by his wife Lesly and their four children.
In addition to Firefighter DeMarinis and Lieutenant Dorminy, the following individuals were also added to Florida’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial, representing historical line of duty deaths:
James Russell with the Miami Fire Department who passed away on January 11, 1925, Sidney Houpt with the Miami Fire Department who passed away on March 7, 1926, Robert Knight with the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department who passed away on December 27, 1940, Sam Frazer with the Miami Fire Department who passed away on February 15, 1953, Norman Hasting with the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department who passed away on November 28, 1961, Joel D. Wooldridge with the Miami Fire Department who passed away on December 4, 1974 and Vern Gransden with the Miami Fire Department who passed away on October 29, 1977.
In total, 193 names are represented on Florida’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial.
On Friday, October 13, Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis will join firefighters from across Florida to honor members of the fire service community who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the annual Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala.
Joseph T. DeMarinis of the Clermont Fire Department and James F. Dorminy of the Reedy Creek Fire Department will be memorialized during this year’s ceremony. Seven additional historical names will also be added to Florida’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial.
WHAT: Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, October 13
9:30 a.m. EST
WHERE: Florida State Fire College
11655 NW Gainesville Road
Ocala, Fla. 34482
Media are asked to confirm their attendance by calling the CFO’s Press Office at (850) 413-2842 or emailing [email protected].
