Silver Springs man held without bond for soliciting minor, shooting at deputies
SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - A man in Silver Springs is being held without bond for soliciting a 15-year-old boy for sex and trying to shoot deputies during his arrest. Authorities say Christopher McHellon, 37, sent explicit photos to the victim and would give the teenager alcohol, drugs, and money to engage in...
My wife and I moved to Ocala 12 years ago to leave big-city life....
My wife and I moved here 12 years ago with my son about to start high school coming from South Florida, where I was born and raised. We wanted to get away from the big city and all the problems that come with it. It was so beautiful to look out at the farms. The prairies, open areas, wooded areas, and the trees...
McIntosh 1890’s Festival back on for 2026 thanks to volunteers
MCINTOSH, Fla. (WCJB) - The 1890’s Festival in McIntosh is not cancelled after all. Town council members unanimously approved a resolution to allow community members to continue the tradition. McIntosh town council members are allowing volunteers to continue the beloved festival, which is now scheduled for Oct. 17....
Villager suspected of DUI refuses breath test after golf cart crash
A Villager suspected of driving under the influence refused a breath test after a golf cart crash. Patricia Eileen Hess, 67, of the Village of Antrim Dells, was driving a silver Yamaha golf cart at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 301 when she crashed into the back of another vehicle, according to an arrest report...
Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Shop Planned for Downtown Ocala
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A new Haagen-Dazs ice cream shop is planned for downtown Ocala, bringing the premium ice cream brand’s first standalone location to the city. According to plans filed with the city, the shop will set up shop in a vacant storefront between the Mutiny Bar and The Lodge Ocala Pub & Eatery. It...
Boyfriend allegedly strangles woman for refusing to give his phone back
A Summerfield man was arrested after allegedly strangling his girlfriend for going through his phone when she got a text from his ex. Officers responded to a battery involving 25-year-old Zian Davion King and his girlfriend of six months at an undisclosed residence around 6:45 p.m. Saturday, according to an arrest...
Ocala woman accuses former employer of discrimination over extended medical leave from surgery
An Ocala woman has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, alleging she was fired in retaliation for taking medical leave and requesting accommodations following major neck and spine surgery. Debra Kolthoff filed the complaint against McLane/Suneast, Inc. in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on...
Bridge repairs on I-75 to cause detours, partially shut down highway in Marion County
Motorists traveling through northern Marion County will face detours starting Thursday as state officials close a bridge over Interstate 75 for repairs, a project that will also require overnight shutdowns of the interstate itself next week. The Florida Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that the...
Marion County Commission Chair Carl Zalak Delivers the State of The County Address
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Board of County Commissioners Chair Carl Zalak, III, delivered the Marion County State of the County Address on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Ocala Metro CEP’s ExCEPtional Mornings at the Reilly Arts Center. The county will be celebrating the United States...
Eagle Scout who built Free Little Libraries at Ocala parks honored by county officials
A local student who earned his rank as Eagle Scout by designing, building, and installing Free Little Library kiosks at parks across Ocala was recognized by Marion County officials on Tuesday morning. William Alexander “Cash” Collins was honored by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners during its regular...
