Ocala FL

A written plea of not guilty has been entered for a Hernando woman who has been arrested and accused of defrauding an Ocala company out of $1 million. Records show Frances Watson, an assistant public defender, is representing Jean A. Gonzalez, who was arrested on charges of grand theft $100,000 or more and organized...

Jean A. Gonzalez (OPD) A Florida fraud investigation has ended with the arrest of 59-year-old...

Picture this: you’re sipping coffee on your porch in sunny Central Florida, when suddenly the ground decides to play hide-and-seek with your entire backyard. Florida’s limestone bedrock, prone to dissolving like sugar in rainwater, turns everyday spots into potential trapdoors. The U.S. Geological Survey flags the...

A jury in Marion County found 38-year-old Kevin Thomas McDonough guilty of domestic battery by strangulation after a one-day trial on March 24, 2026. He was sentenced to five years in the Florida Department of Corrections. The case began when deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office learned from the victim...

FLORIDA — A fast-moving cold front is expected to sweep across central Florida on Saturday, bringing a sharp increase in wind speeds, cloudy skies, and scattered rain showers by the evening hours. Forecasters warn that wind gusts could reach or exceed 45 mph in some areas, especially along the...

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Marion County looking for their new loving homes. Tazzy is a six-year-old foodie with a social side and a taste for good company. Pancake is a one and a half-year-old lovable guy with a soft...

A Leesburg woman tracked down to her home street for stealing from Walmart received another charge for cocaine found in her bag. Loss prevention of Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Blvd., saw 57-year-old Rosa Lee Taylor stash items in her purse without paying for them around 6:20 p.m. Saturday, according to an arrest...

REDDICK, FL (352today.com) – The second of three Marion County Public Schools Northend community meetings was held Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Reddick-Collier Elementary School to gather input and answer questions regarding rezoning and consolidation. The school district is setting itself up for future success...

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Tucked into the Golden Hills area near NW Highway 27, the Golden Hills Theatre was a small but cherished cultural venue that served the community for nearly two decades. Established around 1980 by Bernard and Theresa Castro, the theatre was part of the family’s Golden Hills development,...

Geek Fest will bring comics, cards, and vintage collectibles to the Ocala Downtown Market this weekend. The event will be held on Sunday, March 29, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocala Downtown Market, which is located at 403 SE Osceola Avenue. The four-hour event will feature over...