2 Marion County men sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping, robbery
Court records show Mark Cambre, 60, and Ronald Ganser, 52, were both found guilty and sentenced on Friday.
Suspected shoplifters claim crying toddler distracted them at Walmart self-checkout
A pair of Lake County women will appear in court next week for skip-scanning $187 worth of items at Walmart. An officer responded to Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Blvd., for a theft involving 22-year-old Tasia O’Neal of Leesburg and 21-year-old Sanaa Brown of Lady Lake at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, according to a...
Florida homeowner wins $250,000 settlement after HOA dispute over tiny cross “It’s not yard...
In a recent report, FOX 35’s Hannah Mackenzie talks about a battle in The Villages that started over something you could hold in one hand.
Looking for a restaurant in Ocala on Thanksgiving? Here’s a list of open establishments.
There are multiple restaurants in Ocala and Marion County that will keep their doors open on Thanksgiving this week for lunch and/or dinner. Many are offering special menus to commemorate the holiday, while others are offering catering and takeout options. Here is a partial list of the restaurants in Ocala...
I’ve lived in Marion County for 45 years. Overdevelopment can’t be stopped with a...
I think the recent letter to the editor about city contracts was rather broad minded. Cities usually put such contracts out for bid. That is usually a requirement for large item purchases. That would be a concern if they didn’t. Often, there is more included in bids. Installation, replacements,...
2 Marion County men sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping, robbery
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Two kidnapping and armed robbery suspects in Marion County are going to serve life sentences. Court records show Mark Cambre, 60, and Ronald Ganser, 52, were both found guilty and sentenced on Friday. In February 2022, sheriff’s deputies say Cambre and Ganser robbed the people inside...
Son turns car over to his mother after arrest on felony driving charge
A son turned his car over to his mother after his arrest on a felony driving charge. Kenya Kison Smith, 40, of Summerfield was driving a blue Hyundai at about 7 p.m. Friday southbound on North Main Street in Wildwood when an officer noticed the vehicle had a broken taillight, according to an arrest report from the...
Bonefish Grill closes Ocala restaurant two days for roaches, other health violations
An Ocala restaurant was temporarily closed for two days last week after state health inspectors documented roach activity and several basic food health violations. The Bonefish Grill located at 4701 SW College Road in Ocala, was closed on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, following consecutive health...
Teen arrested in Ocala shooting that left man critically wounded, deputies say
OCALA, Fla - A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries. The backstory:. Marion County deputies said the teenager faces charges including aggravated battery with a...
Time is running out for UnitedHealthcare patients at The Villages Health
PLEASE come to a contract agreement now! Ongoing negotiations are having a negative impact on the wellbeing of UnitedHealthcare patients within The Villages Health system, particularly the elderly and vulnerable!. Prior to the letter dated Nov. 7 that was sent to patients of The Villages Health (from Mr. Trinh)...

















