Ocala FL

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Public School Board approved a job description for non-CDL drivers by a unanimous 5-0 vote at its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Nancy Thrower, MCPS School board member, District No. 4 had the agenda item pulled for further discussion because transportation...

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Marion County’s high school graduation rate continues climbing and is now at 85 percent, a four-year high. The graduation rate is based on a cohort, defined as a group of students on the same schedule to graduate together. It measures the percentage of students who graduate within...

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Marion County Transportation and Planning Organization held their Technical Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2025. The 2026 Safety Performance Measure targets were discussed at length with the TAC having to provide their recommendations for setting targets. Ultimately...

SILVER SPRINGS, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers within the Silver Springs community to allow for repairs to a main water line. Customers are also advised to bring water intended for consumption to a rapid boil for at least one...

A Florida Denny's restaurant in Marion County received an administrative complaint recommendation from state inspectors on January 8, 2026, after finding 12 violations during a routine inspection at the location on 3805 SW Broadway in Ocala.

A Leesburg woman was arrested for trespassing at Candlelight Motel after an officer found her causing a disturbance outside of a room. An officer responded to Candelight Motel, located at 1306 S 14th St., regarding 43-year-old Stephanie Lynn Armstrong causing a disturbance at a room around 6 a.m. Saturday, according...

A Villager has been given seven days to pressure wash mold from his driveway. The home of Eric Berg at 3423 Melissa Lane in the Village of DeLuna was the subject of a public hearing Monday at the District Office at Brownwood. On Oct. 1, a complaint was received about...

The ongoing “Turf War” over landscaping rules is no longer just about appearances—it is about practicality, sustainability, and fairness. Florida’s climate, particularly in regions such as The Villages, makes natural grass increasingly difficult to maintain. Recurring fungal diseases such as brown patch and dollar...

A Wildwood man allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend and threatened to kill her. Tyler Lucas Coffman, 27, who lives in the Inspire Homes development, is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery and battery following his arrest Tuesday by Wildwood police. The girlfriend went...

A massive horse training facility in northwest Marion County that has produced multiple Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners was sold for $6.5 million. Marion County Clerk of Court records show that Watching Park Farm, located at 14840 W State Road 40, was sold for $6.5 million to D & B Scanlon Holdings, LLC, on...