Ocala FL

A 69-year-old Ocala man is behind bars after he allegedly followed a juvenile into a local convenience store and made explicit sexual propositions inside the restroom. Kevin Foster Daniels was arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes detectives on Wednesday, March 18, on charges of Lewd and...

​A 22-year-old woman was killed on Interstate 75 in Marion County on Saturday night after her motorcycle was rear-ended by a sedan and threw her into the path of an oncoming SUV. ​The fatal accident occurred near mile marker 349 in the southbound lanes of I-75 at approximately 9:23 p.m....

Every weekend, Silver Springs State Park hosts a Ranger-led program at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Each session lasts about an hour and covers different topics about the park’s natural and cultural features. The program is included with park admission — $2 per pedestrian, $5 for a single-occupant vehicle, or $8...

Healthcare hiring is strong across Marion County right now, with several clinics adding new team members. If you’re looking to grow your career in a caring, community-focused setting, these openings are worth a look.

Adults 21 and older can join the Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 8–10 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center (6500 Powell Rd.). Bring a flashlight and hunt for eggs filled with prizes. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

An anticipated multi-week lull was expected to follow the closure of the regular legislative session and a series of special sessions beginning in mid-April. But a group of well-connected law enforcement officers took an unexpected stance on immigration. A more expected response came from those they advise. NOT A...

A Lady Lake man was arrested during a baby exchange with a woman who had a no-contact order against him. Deputies responded to Lazy K Ranch South campground, located at 37800 Illinois St., Lady Lake, to check on the welfare of a baby in the care of 41-year-old Lloyd Francis Nelson, according to an arrest report from...

A Lady Lake woman taken to a local hospital after swallowing several baggies of narcotics to avoid being arrested. An officer initiated a traffic stop on a white Infinity utility vehicle with only one working headlight around 3:35 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police...

Community Development District 2’s monthly Question & Answer meeting will be hosted by Supervisor Tom Swiers from 7 to 9 p.m. at the El Santiago Recreation Center. Sue Goges, a resident of The Villages and a volunteer member of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission for the Gopher Tortoise, will provide information...

A Marion County diner is facing an administrative complaint after a routine state health inspection found 14 violations, including improperly stored raw meat, food held at unsafe temperatures, and an expired business license.