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Tick-tock … tick-tock … tick-tock … The constant sound engraved into my brain, never leaving but becoming deafening as the seconds, minutes and hours passed by. What was my purpose here? Was I placed upon this vertical surface for an intended meaning or just for adornment? Why did people stare at me like I had...
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The College of Central Florida’s Student Activities Board will host its Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Bedford Plaza on the Ocala Campus. The annual event aims to celebrate fall and different cultural traditions, including Dia de los Muertos, while giving students a chance to take a break from...
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In late October or November, Ocala plans to welcome a new ice cream shop, “Crispy Cones,” in the Canopy Oaks Shopping Plaza. Jeremy Carlson and his wife, Kaitlyn, founded the business back in 2018, starting out as just a tent on the side of the road in Rexburg, Idaho. Growing their business day by day,...
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OCALA, FL – Magic, romance and a little theatrical chaos are taking center stage at the College of Central Florida as students prepare to bring The Illusion to life Oct. 22-25 at the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, The Illusion reimagines a 17th-century French comedy through a fantastical world
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The tea house sat at the end of a narrow cobblestone street, tucked between a shuttered antique store and a florist whose roses had long since browned in the window. Rain fell steadily from a slate-gray sky. Jillian stood beneath her umbrella and checked her phone. 7:01 p.m. One new message. I’m already here....
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The Patriot Press continues its multimedia initiative with the release of Episode 5 of The Patriot Podcast. In this episode, hosts Amari Harden and Ashley Brace cover campus updates and upcoming events across the College of Central Florida’s Ocala, Citrus and Levy campuses, check in on Patriots athletics and sit down with CF’s own Professor...
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By the time they reached the terminal, Chloe was already filming. “Okay,” she declared into her phone between barely restrained laughter as she dragged her suitcase through the restless tide of departing passengers. “Day one of our incredibly responsible and financially sound graduation cruise.” “You are absolutely not posting that,” Mara replied without loo
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On Sept. 30, the Student Activity Board (SAB) hosted their 2026 Dominoes Tournament at the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus. From 12:30-1:30 p.m., 56 students gathered in Building 10’s Patriot Place for tile-based gaming with a cultural twist. While dominoes originated in China and were modernized in Europe, the game has been a long-standing...
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The A24 movie “Primetime,” released on Sep. 25, 2026, and directed by Lance Oppenheim, focuses on the rise to fame of Chris Hansen’s show, “To Catch a Predator.” “To Catch a Predator” was a segment on NBC’s “Dateline” that aired from 2004 to 2007. The show aimed to expose adults who tried to meet...
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On Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus hosted the “Take the Reins Launch Party.” This event commemorated the official start of the college’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and featured activities focused on career readiness and development. The launch party included lunch, games and informational tables on stu
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