Ocala FL

For the second time this month, an alligator has bitten a person in Marion County. The latest case came June 27 at Nelson's Outdoor Resort, formerly Nelson's Fish Camp, 19400 SE County Road 42, just east of the Ocklawaha River. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a juvenile male – age no

A 40-year-old Dunnellon man accused of pointing a handgun at a child, battering a woman, and threatening to shoot law enforcement officers has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Back on Saturday, May 30, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a local residence in reference to a suspicious 911...

BELLEVIEW, Fla. (WCJB) — Belleview will host its first-ever Fourth of July fireworks celebration on July 4 as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The free event will be held at the Belleview Sports Complex and kicks off at 5 p.m. The fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m.

Saharan dust may limit thunderstorms, but central Florida still faces heavy rain, strong winds, and a heat index over 100°F.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Today. Similar to Saturday, our Sunday Funday will start off on the dry and sunny side. Expect dry conditions to last into lunchtime, Just after noon, our sea breeze will once again begin sparking up thunderstorms across Central Florida. Coverage will land around 40%, with greatest chances landing mid-l

Bridge to Hope, Inc. will host a groundbreaking ceremony this week to celebrate the upcoming construction of its new facility in Ocala that will be dedicated to helping adults with disabilities. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, at the site of the future...

Potential storm brewing off Georgia/SC coast. Its development and impact are uncertain. Stay tuned for updates.

Residents may water only on their assigned weekday, based on the last digit of their address.

A complaint-driven inspection at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Marion County, Florida, resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation and a required follow-up inspection after a state inspector found 10 total violations on June 23, 2026.

Marion County residents will have to continue waiting for local access to one of the world’s most popular specialty grocery stores, as Trader Joe’s works on opening two new locations elsewhere in Florida. Trader Joe’s is currently in the process of opening new locations in Sarasota and Orlando....