I believe Ocala is a beautiful place, but some have a spirit of meanness.
Hi, I was just at the Publix on Maricamp Road and 35th, across from Wawa. I was walking on a beautiful, sunny perfect weather Ocala day and I observe a large bald, bearded man getting into a large white pick up truck screaming at the top of his lungs “F* you, mind your own business you liberal B*” at another customer.
Unlicensed driver caught behind the wheel of vehicle on U.S. 301
An Ocala woman was arrested after being stopped without a driver’s license. Officers stopped 29-year-old Dasia Alexandria Braddock in a red Ford at West Clarke Street and U.S 301 at noon Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. Of the three occupants in the vehicle,...
Marion County Reminds Community of Watering Restrictions Due to Drought Conditions
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Marion County officials are reminding residents and businesses that watering restrictions remain in place across the county due to ongoing dry conditions and declining water levels. Marion County falls within two separate water management districts, and rules vary depending on...
Summerfield man arrested after alleged incident involving granddaughter over holidays
A Summerfield man was arrested on a charge of battery after allegedly pushing past his granddaughter to speak with her husband. The granddaughter of 71-year-old Robert Franklin Toms spoke to a deputy about an alleged crime on Feb. 17, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. She stated...
Walmart Opens New Supercenter In The Villages, Florida
Walmart’s newest Supercenter opened in The Villages, Florida, on March 4. The “next generation” store located at 11115 Waxman Dr. opened with a community celebration “highlighting the store’s associates, new products and services, Fresh From Florida produce and local nonprofit partners,” the retailer said.
Marion commissioners forgive $3,659 lien for mother’s 25-day jail stay in 2018
A single mother who achieved sobriety in 2021 has been granted a conditional reduction of her incarceration debt after delivering an emotional testimony before the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, who swayed from their normal course of action in these types of proceedings. Sarah Ames appeared before the...
Man allegedly attacked twice and has backpack stolen near Dairy Queen
A man and a woman were arrested after allegedly attacking someone near a Dairy Queen restaurant in Leesburg. An officer responded to Dairy Queen, located at 609 N 14th St., when a third party witnessed an altercation around 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police...
‘Known problem’ in neighborhood takes truck for joyride without permission
An Ocklawaha woman was arrested after allegedly taking an acquaintance’s truck for a joyride. A deputy responded to a motor vehicle theft, later found to involve 27-year-old Sabrina Lynn Sanclemente, at Forest Lake Park in Ocklawaha around 10:10 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Marion County...
Ocala woman who won $1 million from scratch-off identified by Florida Lottery
The state has identified an Ocala woman who won $1 million from a scratch-off she purchased at a local gas station. The Florida Lottery has identified the winner winner of the scratch-off as Yeraldiny Luevano Baza, of Ocala. According to records from the organization, Baza claimed a $1 million prize from the...
PETA tosses blood, urges all to ‘Go Vegan’ while protesting first Raising Cane’s in...
Animal rights activists from PETA staged a graphic demonstration during the grand opening of Ocala’s first Raising Cane’s on Tuesday, using “blood,” a bullhorn, and a call for veganism to protest the chain’s use of chicken. As dozens of residents lined up at for the...

















