Trial by fire station: when public safety officials and media forget due process
The recent violent hazing incident involving firefighters at Marion County Fire Rescue Station 21 is more than a local crime story — it is a high-profile example of the breakdown of due process in the court of public opinion. When public safety officials and the media converge to create...
Marion County School Board Approves New Job Description for Drivers
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Public School Board approved a job description for non-CDL drivers by a unanimous 5-0 vote at its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Nancy Thrower, MCPS School board member, District No. 4 had the agenda item pulled for further discussion because transportation...
The SEC team Arkansas should fear most that no one is really talking about
Arkansas should fear Florida, not the top-ranked SEC teams. The defending champs bring size, elite rebounding, and physicality, creating a matchup nightmare as they hit their stride in conference play.
Marion County’s High School Graduation Rate Continues to Climb
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Marion County’s high school graduation rate continues climbing and is now at 85 percent, a four-year high. The graduation rate is based on a cohort, defined as a group of students on the same schedule to graduate together. It measures the percentage of students who graduate within...
Gainesville teacher seeks legal fees after superlative controversy
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - GAINESVILLE — Lawyers for a Gainesville High School teacher removed from her classroom over an end-of-year superlative are asking the state’s Department of Education to pay her legal fees. Lauren Watts was removed from her class last year after the mother of a former...
An unused plot of land could become Alachua County’s newest animal shelter
The Alachua County Commission announced at Tuesday’s meeting that the state removed restrictions from a plot of county-owned land, making it a possible location for a long-awaited new animal shelter. The paperwork has not been finalized, but the state voted in favor of removing the restriction on Dec. 17,...
Ocala Marion County Transportation & Planning Recommends Adoption of State’s Target Zero for Cycling...
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Marion County Transportation and Planning Organization held their Technical Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2025. The 2026 Safety Performance Measure targets were discussed at length with the TAC having to provide their recommendations for setting targets. Ultimately...
Gilchrist County deputies, K9 unit arrest burglary suspect after manhunt
TRENTON, Fla. (WCJB) - Gilchrist County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a burglary suspect after a manhunt on Wednesday evening. Sheriff’s deputies say they received a report of a burglary in progress involving a shed in the Southwest area of Gilchrist County. The victim reported that a man, later identified as Alex...
Precautionary Boil Water Notice Issued for Silver Springs Community
SILVER SPRINGS, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers within the Silver Springs community to allow for repairs to a main water line. Customers are also advised to bring water intended for consumption to a rapid boil for at least one...
Denny’s in Marion County, FL, faces state complaint after 12 violations were found during...
A Florida Denny's restaurant in Marion County received an administrative complaint recommendation from state inspectors on January 8, 2026, after finding 12 violations during a routine inspection at the location on 3805 SW Broadway in Ocala.
