Ocala FL

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — A jury has found a 32-year-old man guilty in a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 75-year-old woman and seriously injured two others. Jurors convicted Justin Cobb on all counts, including DUI Manslaughter and two counts of Driving Under the Influence with Serious Bodily The post Man...

An Ocala woman claimed a $100,000 lottery prize sold at a local Publix just 48 hours after another Ocala resident claimed a similar prize from the same grocery store. The Florida Lottery has identified Gladys Esther Quinones Cotto, of Ocala, as the latest winner of a $100,000 top prize from a Fantasy 5 ticket sold at...

A Leesburg man was arrested for allegedly stalking a woman who liked to go for walks at Pear Park. A woman started taking walks in Pear Park, located at 4800 University Ave., Leesburg, back in December of last year, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Now a frequent parkgoer, she...

A new Winn-Dixie officially opened its doors in Ocala last weekend, marking the completion of a major conversion of the last Harveys Supermarket in Marion County. The store, located at 3435 N Pine Avenue, was celebrated with a grand opening event on Saturday, March 28, that featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a...

A multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting online predators resulted in 16 arrests in Central Florida last month. Osceola County Internet Crimes Against Children unit conducted ‘Operation Catch a Con’ between March 18th and 21st. Of the 16 men taken into custody, 15 traveled to locations expecting to meet a...

Florida does not usually lead you to places like this, and that is exactly what makes it unforgettable. It is the kind of restaurant you hear about from someone who swears it is worth the drive, a place you almost do not believe exists until you see it for yourself. The road there feels quieter, slower, like you are...

FLORIDA — A man riding a lawnmower was killed and a pickup truck driver was hospitalized following a crash in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred Monday along Northwest 118th Street Road. According to investigators, a Ford F-150 was traveling southbound when the...

Marion County’s transportation scene is buzzing with new openings for drivers and logistics pros. Whether you’re looking to get behind the wheel or manage operations, there’s something solid here for you.

Vicki’s Rescue Ranch, the animal rescue accused of taking a Mandarin couple’s miniature horses after a house fire, has hired an attorney.

Goldens Spoon Diner, located at 5400 SW College Rd., Suite 101, was cited for a dozen violations during a March 30 routine food inspection, including multiple issues involving food safety temperatures and expired items, according to state records.