Ocala Police officers made 2 DUI arrests, dozens of stops on St. Patrick’s Day
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala Police officers are sharing the results of their increased night patrols on St. Patrick’s Day. Officials say they made two DUI arrests, and gave out more than 30 citations. They say they stopped 36 drivers. OPD officials say they also arrested some drivers for...
Horse Capital TV highlights the Akhal-Teke Horse Breed
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A horse known for its metallic sheen is one of the oldest and one of the rarest breeds in North America but recently, ten of them came here to North Central Florida. We’ll show you the new unique equines in this week’s Horse Capital TV....
Ocala Police ask for help solving 10-year-old cold case
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala Police officers are asking residents for help solving a more than ten-year-old cold case. Officers are sharing their continued search for the person who murdered Jared McCloud Raine, 26, on February 18, 2016. They say Raine was shot and killed at the now closed ‘Platforms...
Roaches force Huddle House to temporarily close Ocala restaurant
An Ocala restaurant was forced to temporarily close its doors on Tuesday after a state health inspector found live roaches and flying insects on the premises. The Huddle House located at 331 NW 20th Street in Ocala was shut down on Tuesday, March 24, after a failed inspection by the Florida Department of Business and...
Severe Thunderstorms, Hail, Gusty Winds For Central Florida
ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for East Central Florida on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, due to a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated across portions of the Florida Peninsula, influenced by a...
Most People Have No Idea This Breathtaking Botanical Garden In Florida Even Exists
You know that feeling when you discover something so spectacular that you can’t believe it’s been hiding in plain sight this whole time?. Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens in Williston, Florida is exactly that kind of place, a 100-acre wonderland that makes you question everything you thought you knew about your own state.
Iconic horror film shot in Marion County remains area’s biggest hit
In the 25 years since the production of Jeepers Creepers first descended upon the backroads of Marion County, the area’s most commercially successful film has developed a cult following and cemented itself as one of the great horror films of its time. Filmed during the late summer months of...
Judge’s law enforcement status prompts paperwork shuffle at Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Circuit Judge Timothy McCourt recently found himself navigating a tangled administrative web regarding his past employment with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) after state records indicated his law enforcement certification remained active while he served as a judge. The Florida Constitution generally...
LifeStream patient attacked elderly doctor when told she cannot leave or transfer
A Coleman woman was arrested for battery after allegedly attacking an elderly doctor who refused to let her leave LifeStream. An officer responded to LifeStream Behavioral Center, located at 2020 Tally Rd., for a battery involving 25-year-old Emily Rose Carlson at 8 a.m. Monday, March 16, according to an arrest...
Estate in exclusive Dunnellon neighborhood sells for $2.1 million
A custom estate that was originally built as a personal residence for the creator of the Bel-Lago community has changed hands for $2.1 million, marking a significant appreciation in value for the property over the last several years. David and Kristina Devol purchased the home from Timothy and Vicki Yeatman...
