Marion County offers up to $100,000 to residents to make homeownership more accessible
Marion County residents looking to purchase a home may be eligible for significant zero-interest, deferred payment loans of up to $100,000 through a local government program that is designed to make homeownership more accessible. The Marion County Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program offers eligible buyers up to...
352Eats: Elevation 89 Brings Runway Views to the Table
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Dining at Elevation 89 comes with a front-row seat to the runway. Located inside the Ocala International Airport, the full-service restaurant blends elevated American cuisine with a distinctly aviation-inspired atmosphere, offering guests sweeping views of aircraft activity just beyond the...
Essential Things to Know Before Moving to Leesburg, Florida
Relocating to a new town is a big decision, and if you’re considering Leesburg, Florida, you’re not alone. Tucked in Lake County, this Central Florida city offers a blend of history, outdoor recreation, and growing amenities. To make your transition as informed as possible, here are key things to understand before...
Boil Water Notice Issued for Part of Ocala
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The City of Ocala Water Resources Department is issuing a boil water advisory for customers between SE Fifth Street and SE 12th Street, east of SE 17th Avenue and west of SE 22nd Avenue due to a water main break caused by a contractor removing trees in the area. This may cause contamination...
Can’t wait to close on my house in The Villages
I am closing on my house in The Villages. NOT buying, but selling and I can’t wait. The bond, maintenance, amenities and HIGH taxes. Add them all up and you get $9,500 per year, divide that by 12 and BAM it’s $791 per month, not including your house payment, water, power, gas, pest control, lawn maintenance, cable...
Extreme cold to impact golf course operations in The Villages
Due to extreme cold temperatures, tee times and operating hours for all Championship and Executive golf courses will be modified this upcoming Sunday and Monday in The Villages. Schedule Updates:. Sunday, February 1. All golf will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, February 2. All golf will begin at 10 a.m.
Two men stopped with narcotics and stolen firearm near convenience store
A pair of Lake County men were arrested when officers found narcotics and a stolen firearm in their vehicle near a convenience store. Officers stopped a white Ford F-150 for not coming to a complete stop before leaving the parking lot of Bob’s Zippy Market, located at 311 N Dixie Ave., around 7:40 p.m. Friday, Jan....
Body found in partially burned vehicle in Silver Springs Shores woods
SILVER SPRINGS SHORES – A dead body was found Jan. 30 inside a vehicle that was parked in a densely wooded area here. The sheriff's office is investigating. According to sheriff's officials, shortly after 3:15 p.m. they received a call seeking a well-being check on a vehicle that had been parked for a few days in...
Ocala Walmart shoplifter caught hiding items in child’s car seat, police say
An Ocala woman accused of entering a local Walmart with her two children and using an empty car seat to steal multiple items, including baby clothes, has pleaded not guilty. On Friday, January 16, an Ocala Police Department officer responded to the Walmart located at 4980 E Silver Springs Boulevard in reference to a...
Former driver sues Seminole Feed alleging discrimination after workplace injury
A former driver for a prominent Ocala-based horse feed manufacturer has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against the company, alleging he was fired after injuring his shoulder on the job and subsequently denied the opportunity to return to work on light duty. Carl Porter filed the complaint on Jan. 21...

















