Husband allegedly shoves wife during argument over visiting neighbor
An Ocklawaha man was arrested for battery after allegedly shoving his wife during an argument that started over her visit to a neighbor’s house. A deputy responded to a domestic disturbance at 18823 SE 92nd Lane, Ocklawaha, at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office....
Felon accused of fleeing Marion deputies enters plea moments before start of trial
A 36-year-old convicted felon accused of leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase pleaded no contest in a Marion County courtroom, just minutes before his trial was set to begin. On Thursday, July 17, Jeremy Donye Walker entered a plea in court shortly before jurors were scheduled to hear...
“Keanu Reeves” romance scam dupes victims out of $160K — including Marion County woman
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A scam involving a Keanu Reeves impersonator has affected victims across the country, including a Marion County resident. The scam, conducted with the use of AI through mobile games such as Words with Friends and Scrabble Go, resulted in over $160,000 in combined losses.
July 29 is National Chicken Wing Day. Here are some top spots in Ocala...
Editor's note: July 29 is National Chicken Wing Day, so please enjoy this 2023 look at some of Ocala/Marion County's top places for wings. As always, please check the restaurants' social media pages for the latest on hours of operation, menu, prices, specials, etc. National Chicken Wing Day 2025: Deals, free food at...
Georgia man calls mother to buy insurance during traffic stop at Hardee’s
A Georgia man was arrested for driving in an uninsured vehicle while his license was suspended. An officer observed 23-year-old Sire Shyheim Todd driving a silver Honda Accord northbound on U.S. Hwy. 301 around 12:50 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. He noticed the decal...
Popular Ocala distillery in jeopardy of losing permit to operate
A popular artisanal microdistillery that makes its own spirits and offers regular tours is in jeopardy of losing a special permit that has allowed it to conduct business at its agricultural site in Ocala since 2012, with the county citing “repeated noncompliance” with multiple conditions over the years.
Rare twin foals born in Central Florida defy the odds: Meet ‘Lucky’ and ‘Charm’
OCALA, Fla. - A Central Florida mare is recovering alongside her two newborns after delivering an extremely rare set of twin foals — a birth veterinarians say almost never results in three surviving horses. What we know:. A mare in Central Florida has given birth to twin foals —...
Ex-wife of pastor accused of taking more than $182K from church
The ex-wife of a Florida pastor is accused of taking more than $182,000 over a four-year period, primarily using the funds to make unauthorized Amazon purchases on a church credit card.
Inspector finds high-priority violations at country club in The Villages
A inspector found food temperature violations and other problems at a country club in The Villages. The inspector documented three high-priority violations during a visit July 15 to Havana Country Club. There were raw fish filets found at 50 degrees as opposed to the required 41 degrees, according to a...
Paddock Mall in Ocala has been sold to Tennessee-based company. Here’s what we know:
Chattanooga, Tennessee-based CBL Properties has acquired the Paddock Mall in Ocala and three other indoor malls in a deal valued at $178.9 million, according to a CBL news release issued on July 29. The Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Road (State Road 200,) and the three other malls were sold by Washington Prime Group,...
