Ocala credit union teller steals $3K from elderly customer’s account, police say
A drive-thru teller at an Ocala credit union was arrested after a regional manager discovered that $3,000 had been fraudulently withdrawn from an elderly customer’s account. On Friday, January 16, an Ocala Police Department officer responded to the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union located at 5450 SW College Road in reference...
Chicken Finger Phenom Raising Cane’s Announces Opening Date for First Ocala Location
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The 352 has been waiting on this one for a while now. The first location of national chicken finger chain Raising Cane’s, originally announced back in the fall of 2024, will open at 2410 SW College Rd. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The 30-year-old...
Frustrated mother arrested after altercation with disrespectful daughter
A mother was arrested after allegedly pushing her daughter several times and breaking her phone. Officers responded to the home of 43-year-old Ariane Topeze Williams regarding a disturbance call for service at 6:35 p.m. Monday at a home in the Beaumont development off County Road 466A , according to an arrest report...
Ocala CEP highlights Friday Talks
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Talking about business while eating good food is a combo that’s pretty hard to beat. We’ll show you a revamped program in Ocala where people can learn about growing their businesses in the Weekly Buzz.
SOCIAL SCENE: Golden Anniversary Gala
On the evening of Feb. 12 at the Reilly Arts Center, guests dressed to the nines to celebrate the Ocala Symphony Orchestra’s 50th anniversary. The sold-out black-tie fundraising gala was staged in the intimate NOMA Black Box Theatre inside the expansive venue near downtown Ocala. “The event sold out...
Historic Ocala Church Turns to Public for Help Finishing New House of Worship
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Ocala has a long and storied history, dating back to 1867. However, it’s not just a house of worship, but also a place of remembrance and cultural heritage. Mt. Moriah was established more than 158 years ago by 93...
State Road 19 back open after wildfire in Marion County
UPDATE: State Road 19 in Marion County is back open after being closed due to smoke from a wildfire.
Ocala Nonprofit Horse Farms Forever Opposes Changes to Make Margaritaville RV Park Bigger, Public
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will consider a request from an applicant for a modification to a zoning classification regarding the Margaritaville RV park planned for the Citra area at a public hearing at their Feb. 17, 2026, meeting at 2 p.m. The...
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Roars into Ocala Speedway
BATAVIA, Ohio (February 16, 2026) – The nation’s premier dirt late model drivers are set to invade Ocala Speedway for a massive week of racing as the Wieland Winter Nationals continue, February 23rd through 28th. Teams will tackle the 3/8-mile oval beginning Monday, February 23rd, for an Open...
Bill Recio, Notable Horseman, Dies at 78
Bill Recio, a respected and accomplished horseman, passed away on Feb. 10 following a brief illness. He was 78 years old. Born in Miami, Florida, Bill was introduced to thoroughbred racing at an early age by his uncle, an owner-trainer. From the moment he experienced the beauty of the horse and the electricity of the...
