Judge rejects plea deal in Ginnie Springs shooting case, sending Fisher Watts to trial
TRENTON, Fla. (WCJB) -Fisher Watts, the man charged in the deadly shooting of Koty Stewart at Ginnie Springs in 2024, is headed to trial after a judge rejected a proposed plea agreement. The decision came after Stewart’s wife spoke directly to the judge during a pretrial hearing, delivering a victim...
Relationship overheats when new man friend refuses to unplug fan
A short-lived Summerfield romance lost its cool late Monday night after a dispute over strict household rules and too many electric fans led to a woman’s arrest. Katherine Marie Miskowic, 41, was arrested by Marion County sheriff’s deputies on a charge of domestic battery after an argument over her roommate’s appliance
Intoxicated Marion man arrested after firing gun into ground outside mother’s home, deputies say
An inebriated Silver Springs man was arrested early Sunday morning after he reportedly fired a handgun outside his mother’s home when his truck failed to start. Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home located on Fisher Way in Ocklawaha at around 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, in reference to shots being
Art Collective announces grand opening at The Oaks Mall
The gallery plans year-round programming including workshops and mentorships and received a Tourism Event Grant for boosting local culture and economy. Art Collective, a curated project of Art by Lale, will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, June 26, at The Oaks Mall. Art Collective, a curated project of Art...
Pennsylvania Fugitive Arrested in Marion County on Out-of-State Warrant
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A Pennsylvania fugitive already in custody was arrested Tuesday in Marion County on an out-of-state warrant related to an alleged violation of a state drug treatment program, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Jason D. Peters, 50, was taken into custody Tuesday, June...
Gainesville woman arrested for threatening to kill woman during live videos
Keyonna Lakia Taylor, 24, was arrested yesterday on a warrant for allegedly threatening to kill another woman during two live videos that were posted to social media. The post Gainesville woman arrested for threatening to kill woman during live videos appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Marion commissioners approve layout changes, 261-home limit for new Ocala subdivision
Marion County officials approved layout modifications and a firm cap of 261 homes for a new subdivision coming to northeast Ocala. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners voted four to one to approve the Planned Unit Development amendment request for Woodridge Place during its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 1
QB Battle in Gainesville
Analyst Zach Goodall breaks down the Florida Gators' QB battle between Aaron Philo and Tremel Jones.
Newberry approves two concrete plants, $125K for downtown parking property
The Newberry City Commission approved site plans for two concrete batch plants and unanimously purchased downtown property for $125,000 for parking. Four residents were appointed to the Planning and Zoning Board with terms ending in April 2028. The Newberry City Commission approved site plans for two concrete batch pla
Bradford County firefighters rescue horse from overheated trailer
STARKE, Fla. (WCJB) - A horse is recovering after Bradford County firefighters rescued it from overheating inside a trailer. Firefighters pulled onto the side of County Road 223 earlier on Wednesday to help out. They helped safely take the horse out of the trailer and gave it a spray of...

















