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From the Ocala Police Department: MISSING AND ENDANGERED: Have you seen Jaquez Gordon? He’s 16 years old and was last seen today near the 3100 block of SW 27th Ave. in Ocala around 2 p.m. He was wearing black clothing. If you see him or know where he may be, please call 911.
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In an unexpected turn of events, it was our crew who came home bearing gifts after the sweet students at College Park Elementary began collecting leaves and passing them to us so we would “remember them.” Mission accomplished kiddos. This is one visit we won’t soon forget. 🥰🍂
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𝗢𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 (OCALA, FL.) April 7, 2026 – In a significant step towards enhancing firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities, Ocala Fire Rescue proudly served as the host site for the presentation of cancer prevention and firefighter assistance grants awarded by Florida's Chief Financial Officer and Fire Marshal, Blaise Ingoglia. The grants, aimed at strengthening firefighters' protection against harmful chemicals encountered during fires, are part of Florida's commitment to equipping firefighters with the tools and infrastructure that support their critical role in public safety. The funding is provided through the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grant and the Firefighter Assistance Grant. These programs are designed to improve the health and safety of firefighters by ensuring they have access to essential equipment and educational training. During the event, Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grants were awarded to: • Ocala Fire Rescue ($6,372.75), and • High Springs Fire Department ($4,793.44). A third $500,000.00 award was presented to the City of Newberry Fire Department for a training facility. Ocala Fire Chief Clint Welborn expressed gratitude for the support provided through these grants, stating, "This investment directly enhances the safety and well-being of our firefighters and reinforces our ongoing mission to protect them as diligently as they protect others.” ### For further event details from the CFO, please visit: https://myfloridacfo.com/news/pressreleases/press-release-details/2026/04/07/chief-financial-officer-blaise-ingoglia-awards-over--500-000-to-three-florida-fire-departments
Hepatitis A Vaccinations Form
Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) and the Department of Health in Marion County have partnered to combat the hepatitis A outbreak affecting our community. Encouraging vaccination against the highly contagious illness – which has affected more than 138 individuals in Marion County during 2019 alone – OFR will be offering free hepatitis A vaccines.