Officials end anonymous complaints after costly white cross fiasco
The Community Development District 8 Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to stop accepting anonymous complaints after an anonymous complaint led to a costly five-and-half-year battle over a little white cross. Village of Tamarind Grove resident Wayne Anderson was targeted by an anonymous complaint in 2019 and went to court...
Marion County Attorney Provides Dunnellon Railroad Tie Removal Update
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – An update was provided by Marion County Attorney Matthew “Guy” Minter regarding the Dunnellon railroad tie fire and fallout at the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Marion County Assistant Attorney Linda Blackburn has taken the lead...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Ocala Right Now
Looking for something free around Ocala? Here are a few local finds that might catch your eye — from a friendly pup needing a new home to a mystery trailer giveaway. Someone’s clearing out their trailer and says everything inside is free and in perfect condition — you just need to unload it yourself. Could be a great chance to pick up some useful items if...
Ocala estate in prestigious golf community sells for $2.1 million
A home situated within a prestigious Ocala golf community that was acquired by Heritage Golf Group last year has just been sold for over $2 million. Located at 7795 SE 12th Circle in the Country Club of Ocala community, the home was sold by John and Jill Paglia to Theresa A. Pugh and Dr. Alexander Rodi, Jr. for $2,100,000 on March 16.
Ocala horse rescue operators arrested on animal cruelty charges
Two people face dozens of charges after deputies find emaciated horses and unclean conditions at Happy Value Horse Rescue.
The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A special meeting of the Dunnellon City Council on Monday will focus on the Rainbow River Restoration Project. The coordinator will make a presentation but one proposal is to rescind the city’s letters of support for it. Municipal elections take place in Cedar Key and...
Woman transported to Brownwood ER after three-car crash in The Villages
A woman was transported to the emergency room after a three-car crash in The Villages. She had been traveling west on Warm Springs Avenue at Meggison Road, on the opposite side of the Florida Turnpike from Everglades Recreation Center, shortly before 2 p.m. Monday when she was struck from behind by another vehicle, according to information from the Wildwood Police Department. The impact...
Ocala City Council to vote on $578,000 for AI tools, Microsoft 365 services
The Ocala City Council will vote on an additional expenditure of over $578,000 for artificial intelligence licenses, Microsoft 365 cloud subscriptions, and security tools. The vote on the $578,413 expenditure to renew Microsoft 365 cloud subscriptions, security tools, and artificial intelligence licenses for the upcoming year will occur during the Ocala City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7.
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in North Central Florida in March 2026
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – It was another banner month for business openings in the 352, as well as expansions and rebrands. Here’s just a partial list of the most prominent new openings that occurred in the area during March 2026. Early Iron Speed & Custom. “Ocala’s only hot...
Man accused of killing his mother in Sumter County
WILDWOOD, Fla. – A Wildwood area man is accused of fatally stabbing and shooting his mother, allegedly telling police that God told him to shoot her. Derek Vaughn, 51, was arrested at a home off County Road 116 on Monday. Police say they were responding to a 911 call...

















