A pedestrian was struck and killed late Thursday in a hit-and-run crash in Ocala, police said. The fatal wreck happened around 11 p.m. near the 3700 block of NW Blitchton Road, east of I-75.

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Ocala is the principal city of the Ocala metropolitan area, which had a population of 375,908 in 2020.

Q. Where is Ocala? A. Ocala is situated in north-central Florida. It is approximately 80 miles northwest of Orlando and about 100 miles north of Tampa. Known for its picturesque landscapes and horse farms, Ocala is part of the Ocala National Forest region, offering plenty of outdoor activities.

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