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Deputies Investigate Destruction of
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Dunnellon Mailboxes
2009.
Marion County’s labor force grew from 132,534 in October to 133,013 for Novem-
ber, Citrus County remained virtually unchanged at 56,546, a gain of 67, as did Levy County
From the Citrus County Sheriff's Dept.
at 16,517, a loss of 33.
At 2:29 p.m. Tuesday (12/14/2010), dispatchers received a call about the destruc-
In November, nonagricultural employment in the Ocala metropolitan area grew
tion of two mailboxes in Dunnellon – at 7276 W. Hunterhill Street and 7589 W. Hunterhill
by 500 jobs to 90,000, which is 900 fewer jobs than at the same time last year. The number
Street. (There were about 400 to 500 yards between the two mailboxes hit.)
of jobless in Marion County climbed to 19,463 up 1,143 in October. In Citrus County, the
When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered the remnants of what appeared to
number of unemployed increased by 469 to 7,829 and in Levy County the number of those
be homemade, acid-type explosive devices. These typically contain some kind of corrosive
without jobs remained nearly unchanged, rising slightly from 2,059 to 2,178..
toilet bowl cleaner and aluminum foil placed in soda bottles that combine to cause a chemi-
Those with jobs dipped in Marion County by 664 to 113,550 and by 402 to 48,717
cal reaction.
in Citrus County. For the first time in four months, Levy County reported a loss in the num-
The CCSO bomb unit also responded and took the remnants into evidence. No
ber of employed, down 152 to 14,339.
injuries were reported.
Skinner said Workforce Connection continues to work with economic development
Witnesses told deputies that they’d heard noises outside in the early morning hours,
partners throughout the three-county region to bring new employers to the area as well as
so the devices may have been placed in the mailboxes at that time. Deputies discovered no
to provide services and hiring and training incentives that help new and existing businesses,
other explosive devices in any surrounding mailboxes.
large and small.
Programs include on-the-job training, paid internships, green jobs training, and
financial incentives that help make the hiring process successful and affordable.
To get a full copy of the November 2010 Unemployment Data or to find out more about up-
coming events and services, visitww.clmworkforce.com or call 1-800-434-JOBS and speak
to a Workforce Representative.
Lock your car & remove the key
It’s key. It’s not just common sense, it’s the law. Flor-
the law
Stop the engine and remove the
ida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Patrick Riordan, Public Affairs Officer for Troop B, advised
“although many vehicle operators may be tempted to leave their vehicle running during cold
weather or whilemaking a quick stop into a business while doing their holiday shopping,
that is a clear violation of the law. Florida State Statue 316.1975 sates: “A person driving or
in charge of any motor vehicle may not permit it to stand unattended without first stopping
the engine, locking the ignition, and removing the key.
A vehicle may not be permitted to stand unattended upon any perceptible grade
without stopping the engine and effectively setting the brake thereon and turning thefront
wheels to the curb or side of the street. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic in-
fraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318. This section does
not apply to the operator of: an authorized emergency vehicle while in the performance of
official duties and the vehicle is equipped with an activated anti-theft device that prohibits
the vehicle from being driven; a licensed delivery truck or other delivery vehicle while mak-
ing deliveries; or a solid waste or recovered materials collection vehicle while collecting
such items.” Riordan stated that the fine for this violation is approximately $100, depending
on the county in which it occurs.
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youngster during the 3rd Annual “Shop-with-a-Cop” event held last week at the Inverness
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Moore. The Inglis police dept. “Shop with a Cop” benefited 32 youngsters Tuesday evening,
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