Proposal for new Ocala racetrack sparks excitement among horse enthusiasts
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Many horse enthusiasts are saddling up behind a proposal from the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders Association that could bring a new horse racetrack to Ocala. Sara Fennessy, Executive Director of Horse Farms Forever, expressed support for the initiative, stating, “We support our founding...
Jealous man flees scene after alleged attack sends woman to local hospital
A resident of Wildwood Commons Apartments was arrested on battery charges after allegedly strangling a woman and breaking her phone. A deputy responded to a domestic disturbance involving 23-year-old Brandell Demond Crossley at an undisclosed Coleman residence around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report...
Motel owner in Leesburg arrested after dispute with electrical worker
A Leesburg man was arrested for battery after allegedly pushing an electrical worker off a ladder at a motel. A deputy responded to a dispute involving 48-year-old Pritesh Patel at Econo Inn, located at 24926 U.S. Hwy. 27, Leesburg, around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, according to an arrest report from the Lake...
A Dam Good Time: Touring the Rodman Reservoir Drawdown
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Community leaders from Putnam and Marion counties and members of the media piled on two pontoon boats last Friday to tour the Rodman Reservoir with seasoned Putnam County guide Karen Chadwick and Marion County guide Erika Ritter. The tour showcased the current drawdown of the...
Ocala man wins $15M prize from scratch-off purchased at Circle K
An Ocala man won $15 million from a scratch-off he purchased at a local gas station earlier this year. On June 18, David Keith Rubin won the main prize of $15,000,000 in the Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off game. Rubin purchased the winning ticket at the Circle K at 5201 S Pine Avenue in Ocala. The gas station is...
Commissioners don’t care about the environment or the people of Leesburg
To all the residents of Leesburg, it’s time to vote out all Leesburg commissioners!. They don’t care about the environment or the people of Leesburg. Their final approval will allow 1,000 homes to the area of County Road 33 and County Road 48. That, at the bare minimum, will be 2,000 more cars added to the already...
Ex-girlfriend tracks man to new date’s apartment to slash his tires
An Orlando woman was arrested after allegedly hitting her ex-boyfriend with a wine bottle and slashing his tires at The Quarters Apartments in Lady Lake. An officer was patrolling The Quarters Apartments complex when he discovered 34-year-old Molendi Severe making a commotion in one of the buildings around 6:20 a.m....
Winn-Dixie Company opens first new store since rebrand announcement
After Southeastern Grocers shedding stores under its Winn-Dixie banner over the past year, the company is now gearing up for store growth in the new year with a renewed focus on its home base of Florida. This past Saturday, Winn-Dixie opened its newest store in Williston, Florida, marking the grocer’s...
AdventHealth Ocala denies woman’s slip-and-fall allegations
AdventHealth Ocala has denied a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was injured in a slip-and-fall outside of the hospital, saying the walkway where the alleged incident occurred is properly maintained and that the woman’s “own negligence” contributed to any potential injuries. Attorneys representing Florida...
RABIES ALERT: Florida Department of Health Issues Rabies Alert for Marion County
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is issuing a rabies alert in Marion County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a racoon that was killed in the southeast Marion County area off SW 17th St. and SE 25th Ave. on December 7, 2025. DOH-Marion is...
