Ocala FL

A Maine snowbird in a golf cart was arrested on a drunk driving charge in The Villages. Rodney Daniel Jordan, 70, of Stratton, Maine, was driving a white Yamaha golf cart at about 9:30 p.m. Monday on the golf cart path near the entrance to the Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter when the golf cart’s illuminated blue...

An Ocala woman has accused a local dental practice of botching an implant procedure that left her with permanent injuries that require corrective surgery. Yang McClure filed the complaint on Jan. 29 in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court for Marion County against Sapphire Dental Affiliates, P.A., which does business as...

One Marion County firefighter allegedly involved in the ‘hazing’ of a co-worker, which resulted in battery and kidnapping, the sheriff's office said, will not face charges. A robbery charge against three other former Marion County firefighters was dropped by the state prosecutor's office. The victim, Kayne Stuart,...

A super speeder was arrested in Central Florida on his way to Miami to celebrate his girlfriend’s birthday. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned the community about Operation Slow Down so they wouldn’t have to learn the hard way, like Marwan Frouh. A deputy from the BCSO Traffic...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, four more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show that the reported eateries experienced violations like improper storage, utilities in disrepair, or rodent droppings. However, most of these...

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – In a city with a growing dining scene, Latinos Y Mas has emerged as a consistent choice for locals craving bold, authentic Latin fusion cuisine. From rich, home-style classics to creative takes on familiar favorites, this Ocala restaurant continues drawing repeat visits–and the chatter on...

THE VILLAGES — The Sumter County's Sheriff's Office found stolen military explosives in The Villages on Tuesday afternoon, officials say, which prompted a brief evacuation of homes. The Sheriff's Office first reported a complaint about possible explosives in the area of Yucatan Way. Law enforcement began evacuating...

Ocala's Olympic speedskaters Brittany Bowe and Erin Jackson made their highly anticipated first appearances at the starting line of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday, Feb. 9, as both competed in the women's 1,000 meters. Bowe, age 37, entered the 1,000-meter race as a three-time world champion and the...

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Board of County Commissioners announced that the voluntary burn ban enacted on Feb. 6, 2026, will become mandatory as of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10. “The action follows recent freezing temperatures, dry conditions, and sustained winds that have significantly...

A 30-year-old Ocala man is facing a felony theft charge after he allegedly tried to drive away in another man’s vehicle that had been left running outside a local smoke shop. On Wednesday, January 14, an Ocala Police Department officer responded to the Mayfar Smoke Shop (2400 SE 36th...