‘This is a passion’: Ocala man inducted for the 2024 Santa Claus hall of...
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB)-The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame announced its 9 inductees for 2024, including a well-known man from Ocala. Each nominee is...
Deaths of manatees on Silver River should be a ‘wake up call’ to all...
The Silver River, and all of Silver Springs, is a natural treasure that provides a sanctuary for an incredible array of wildlife, including the...
Missing Ocala man considered ‘endangered’ ahead of Christmas Day
OCALA, Fla. - An Ocala man is considered missing and endangered after disappearing on Tuesday afternoon, according to the police department. In a release,...
Holiday charity ball this weekend at Ocala rec center
A Mardi Gras-themed holiday charity ball benefiting local organizations will be hosted at a local recreation center this weekend. Reach Aim Motivate And Lead...
Ocala assisted living facility sold for $3 million
An assisted living facility in Marion Oaks has been sold for $3 million to a company that provides behavioral healthcare services in various communities...
Ocala police officers give $100 bills to 20 local residents
The Ocala Police Department continued its Operation: Secret Santa campaign this year, doling out hundred-dollar bills to 20 local residents for to celebrate Christmas....
Marion County Sheriff trying to locate 80-year-old missing endangered woman
Marion County Sheriff trying to locate 80-year-old missing endangered womanMarion County - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is trying to locate 80-year-old missing endangered...
Deputies find for missing 80-year-old woman with dementia in Ocala
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies have located an 80-year-old woman with dementia who disappeared Monday evening. Deputies say Rosa Elena Machado...
City offices closed, waste collection delayed in Ocala for holiday
Government offices and recreational facilities in Ocala are closed and trash routes are delayed today and tomorrow in observance of Christmas. City of Ocala...
New report says it’s not very affordable for Central Floridians to ‘Live Local’
Florida lawmakers passed the Live Local Act in 2023 in response to the state's affordable housing crisis. The law incentives private-sector builders to by...
