Project Pawsitivity: Happy, Goofy, and Full of Love
OCALA, FL. (352today) – Meet Hershey’s Kisses, an 88-pound loving pup looking for a forever Valentine at the Humane Society of Marion County. Hershey’s Kisses is a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog who is as happy as she is goofy. She unfortunately was returned to the HSMC after not getting along with the family cat. Her...
It’s been about one year since the Ocala gateway sign was installed on I-75
It has been just over one year since the “Ocala” gateway sign began welcoming travelers along Interstate 75. Local motorists first spotted the completed overhead signage glowing at the 42nd Street flyover in late January 2025, the project’s general presence on the interstate began months earlier. One...
Hit-and-run suspect allegedly hides truck under tarps to avoid arrest
A Summerfield man suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run crash allegedly hid his truck under tarps to avoid arrest. An officer responded to a traffic crash, later found to involve 67-year-old Michael Wayne Fitzpatrick, at Southeast County Road 484 and Southeast Poinciana Road at 6 p.m., Feb. 5, according to an...
Francesca’s at Ocala mall hosting liquidation sale amidst nationwide closure
Francesca’s has officially entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of this month, marking a final wind-down for the boutique chain in Ocala and nationwide. The retailer, which operates locally at the Paddock Mall (3100 SW College Road), is moving forward with court-approved liquidation sales across its entire fleet of...
Everyone in The Villages should abide by the same rules
Clearly, there are actually two problems with our system in The Villages:. 2. Selective enforcement. If you rule against one party as a violation of reasonable public standards, then everyone in The Villages should have to abide by them.They are either the standards for the entire community of The Villages or they...
Demonstrators motivated by love for country stage rally in The Villages
About 500 people showed up Saturday for the Valentine’s Day: Love for Our Country rally on County Road 466A near Morse Boulevard in The Villages. The rally was sponsored by the Democratic Club of The Villages. Participants traveled from across the length of The Villages, including Kim Smith from...
Suspected thief caught with stolen $13,881 golf cart in Wildwood
A Wildwood man was arrested for theft after a deputy discovered he had a stolen $13,881 golf cart in his possession. A deputy responded to Northeast 56th Drive in Wildwood to follow up on a case at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, he found...
Marion felon arrested 2 years after allegedly shooting man in home
A 34-year-old convicted felon from Marion County has been arrested on aggravated battery and firearm possession charges, two years after he allegedly shot another man in his home. Back on January 12, 2024, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a local residence after a female neighbor reported hearing...
Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado Risk For Central Florida
ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for Central Florida on Sunday, February 15, 2026, due to a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula, influenced by...
Marion County Pets: Callie, Dutchess, and Beaver
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Marion County looking for their new loving homes. Callie is a five-year-old girl who’s focused, down to earth and would make a good office companion. Dutchess is a two and a half-year-old kitten who...
