Suspected drunk driver laughs during sobriety exercise
An Ocala woman was arrested for driving under the influence after drifting out of her lane and poorly performing during sobriety exercises. An officer observed 38-year-old Ashley Nicole Morales speeding in a light van on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 around 11:50 p.m. Thursday, March 5, according to an arrest report from the...
Ocala apartments for rent stayed steady since last February
Renters in Ocala saw apartment listing prices stay in line with February 2025's median of $1,700, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,700 in February. Median listing prices in Ocala are trending slightly downwards from the previous month's $1,725...
Marion County Pets: Rune, Peanut, and Nuri
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Marion County looking for their new loving homes. Rune is a three-year-old who loves squeaky toys, ball games and treats. Peanut is a six-year-old who loves affection so much, he bathes in it with his...
Marion County to extend Heagy-Burry Park improvement timeline through 2027
Marion County commissioners are expected to approve a two-year extension for renovations at the Heagy-Burry Park boat ramp while authorizing critical structural modifications to the facility’s new floating dock system. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will vote Tuesday, March 17, to extend a state...
Growing food bank in need of large Ocala venue to give free food to...
Following rapid growth and a need for more space, an Ocala food bank that has distributed millions of pounds of food since 2022 is asking county officials to help it serve thousands more residents by granting permission for multiple, large-scale food distribution events at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. The...
Accidents on I-75 cause multi-mile gridlock through Marion County
Multiple reported crashes along Interstate 75 have brought southbound stretches to a crawl Friday afternoon, with traffic cameras showing heavy congestion throughout Ocala and Marion County. Southbound commuters on Interstate 75 are facing significant delays Friday evening following a wave of accidents that have...
🐒Monkey business at Silver Springs: The search for Florida’s wild macaques
SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. – The plan is simple: get on the water, scan the shoreline, and spot the famous monkeys of Silver Springs State Park. The reality is a little messier. A clear kayak trip delivers classic Florida wildlife — gators, otters, and birds — but no monkeys. The guide’s best advice is that the animals...
Man dies in county line crash
A 76-year-old Inverness man died March 11 as the result of a traffic crash at the Citrus /Marion County line on Southwest State Road 200, the Florida Highway Patrol reports. The crash which involved three vehicles occurred around 7:30 p.m. The press release states an SUV driven by the victim was traveling south on...
Ocala Car Wash Employees Subdue Axe-Wielding Suspect
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A 36-year-old man was arrested at an Ocala car wash on the evening of Monday, March 9, 2026, after being subdued by employees for acting erratically and brandishing an axe. Employees were preparing to close up the Tidal Wave Car Wash at 7210 SW 95th...
8 Florida Small-Town Restaurants That Quietly Serve Some Of The Best Food Around
Florida is famous for its beaches and theme parks, but some of its best-kept secrets are tucked away in small towns you might drive right past. Hidden along back roads and quiet main streets, these local restaurants serve up food that rivals anything you’d find in a big city.
