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    'Mission accomplished': Ocala Animal sanctuary captures aggressive Muscovy duck
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    FORECAST: Wet weather could dampen weekend plans
    Katie Walls
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    Kaitlin Knapp
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    WFTX Digital Team
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    Austin Schargorodski
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    Alex Orenczuk
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    Austin Schargorodski
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