Ocala FL

There’s something undeniably magical about discovering a waterfront eatery where the food matches the view, and Gator Joe’s Beach Bar & Grill in Ocklawaha delivers that rare combination with a side of authentic Florida charm. Nestled on the shores of Lake Weir in Marion County, this unassuming spot...

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The City of Ocala Water Resources Department tested out its new Vactor truck on July 23, describing it as a major upgrade in maintaining the city’s underground infrastructure. Enhanced capabilities for cleaner, safer systems. The high-powered truck combines high-pressure water and vacuum...

Two more Ocala residents shared their opinions about roundabouts in the city to alleviate traffic concerns:. “We live only four houses from the intersection of SW 66th Street and SW 27th Avenue. If they are going to install a potential roundabout at that intersection, we will never be able to get out or into our...

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the Ocala Police Department has reopened SE 18th Avenue following this morning’s train derailment. All lanes are now clear and safe for travel. Originally published at 12:25 p.m.:The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports that a train...

A Leesburg woman was arrested for battery after allegedly hitting her boyfriend on the head with a golf club over claims of cheating. Officers responded to a battery at an undisclosed Leesburg residence around 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Upon arrival, they met...

A Summerfield man was arrested when he was caught driving with a license that had been revoked for DUI in Michigan over 20 years ago. An officer observed 67-year-old Randy Dee Cheylava in a gold Ford SUV pulling a trailer around 12:55 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police...

The incident happened on Saturday, June 19, on Gordon Chapel Road.

When I moved to The Villages 20 years ago, one of the reasons was the gate system. Nobody said this was a “gated community.” The gates were never intended to keep “others” out. The main benefit of the gates is that cars have to stop, and we all know that if they weren’t there, many (most?) drivers would go barreling...

A man from Central Florida faces felony charges after allegedly attacking an alligator with a golf club over a fishing lure, then being implicated in the mutilation of the creature's carcass. Hunter Crumbo, a 28-year-old from Leesburg, was arrested last Wednesday following an investigation by the Florida Fish and...

An Ocala man who recently completed a job at a local residence is facing a felony assault charge after he allegedly threatened one of the homeowners with a golf club and air rifle while demanding payment of $100. On Sunday, July 20, at around 6:40 p.m., several Marion County Sheriff’s...