Ocala couple approved for mini-farm with small cows, goats, chickens
Marion County officials approved an Ocala couple’s request to transform their nearly 12-acre property into a mini-farm with small cows, pygmy goats, up to 40 chickens, and solar-powered barns. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, board members unanimously approved the special...
Rival SEC program attempting to hijack Texas’ top 2027 commit
It looks like Florida is currently trying to pry 2027 5-star WR Easton Royal away from Texas.
Marion County officials collect homelessness data
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala and Marion County officials are counting how many homeless people are in the community. The Joint Office of Homelessness Prevention began the annual “point in time homelessness” count on Wednesday night. The office includes employees from the county and city. This federally required...
Unspecified ‘crisis’ delays jail hearing for mother accused of drowning her baby
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A Florida judge rescheduled a hearing this week to consider whether to keep in jail indefinitely a mother who told police she deliberately drowned her 7-month-old infant in a bath tub, after her public defender said the woman was dealing with a continuing crisis. Tierra Anne...
Bridge repairs on I-75 to cause detours, partially shut down highway in Marion County
Motorists traveling through northern Marion County will face detours starting Thursday as state officials close a bridge over Interstate 75 for repairs, a project that will also require overnight shutdowns of the interstate itself next week. The Florida Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that the...
Jail Booking Log, January 21
The booking report is provided by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail. This information is public record and copied directly from the log. Mugshots are included when available. The charges listed are at the time of arrest and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty...
Marion County Commission Chair Carl Zalak Delivers the State of The County Address
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Board of County Commissioners Chair Carl Zalak, III, delivered the Marion County State of the County Address on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Ocala Metro CEP’s ExCEPtional Mornings at the Reilly Arts Center. The county will be celebrating the United States...
This Florida teacher risked her career to help students. Now, there’s a documentary on...
Gloria Merriex was once just your typical teacher adhering to the Alachua County School District's curriculum. But during the early 2000s, something changed. Her school, Duval Elementary in East Gainesville, failed the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). That's when she decided to take a risk despite the...
Eagle Scout who built Free Little Libraries at Ocala parks honored by county officials
A local student who earned his rank as Eagle Scout by designing, building, and installing Free Little Library kiosks at parks across Ocala was recognized by Marion County officials on Tuesday morning. William Alexander “Cash” Collins was honored by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners during its regular...
Southwest Florida Water Management District Preserve in Marion County to Close for Hog Hunt
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve in Marion County will be temporarily closed to the public for feral hog hunts Jan. 27-29. Only permitted hunters will be allowed on the property during these dates. All 25 permits for these hunts have been...
