Ocala FL

Several new charges have been added against a Marion County man indicted for first-degree murder in the death of a 3-year-old girl.

Jury selection and testimony in State of Florida v. Mike Anthony Jones Jr. , a man charged in the shooting death of his grandfather, William Pray, on Dec. 26, 2022, began April 20. It marks the second trial for prosecutors after a jury deadlocked in late February. Here's what we know: Is the same judge and lawyers? Yes. Circuit Judge Peter Brigham is presiding. The...

A 63-year-old Ocala woman is facing additional charges after allegedly threatening to “choke and kill” Marion County deputies who responded to a neighbor’s battery complaint. On Friday, April 17, several Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an elderly female victim’s home in reference to a battery...

Two wildfires in north Florida have merged into one massive wildfire that officials have named the "Railroad Fire."

A crowded driveway is causing a problem at Creekside Landing in The Villages. The home located at 1088 Commodore Drive in the villa community near Lake Sumter Landing was the subject of deed compliance hearing Monday at the District Office at Brownwood. The home is owned by the Suzanne Lore...

Ocala officials are considering a contract to overhaul and maintain parking lots, trails, and streets throughout the city. The Ocala City Council is scheduled to vote on the award of a two-year, Parking Lot Improvement Program (PLIP) contract to Marion Rock, LLC, during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21.

Bentornato named 2025 Florida-bred Horse of the Year after major race wins. Live Oak Stud and Khozan received top breeder and stallion awards for 2025 achievements. Multiple other Florida-bred champions and breeders recognized at FTBOA Awards Gala. Bentornato is the 2025 Florida-bred Horse of the Year in a vote by...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Comfortable weather has arrived in Central Florida, but it comes with a catch, as gusty winds and dry air will keep fire danger elevated over the next few days. After a noticeably cooler start Tuesday morning, temperatures through the day are expected to remain below average...

.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has taken into custody a man accused in a shooting death that occurred April 17. Matthew Lee Pasco, 43, is being held without bond at the Lake County Jail on a charge of premeditated first-degree murder. His arraignment is scheduled for May 18. Here’s what else we know...

First, there have been many more than 42 accidents on North Morse Boulevard, including deaths and 100 percent lifelong injuries. My house borders this road, I mean borders my yard. I have been to the Morse meetings as “allowed.” The Villages is taking away all that the Spanish Springs area has had to offer. We have had nothing but construction trucks, workers, building materials...