Ocala city leaders honor life, legacy of longtime council member Mary Sue Rich
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala city leaders honored the life and legacy of longtime council member Mary Sue Rich. Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano presented a proclamation to Rich’s family during their city meeting on Tuesday. Rich died last month at the age of 85. She is the longest-serving council...
Why Albelo’s Sub Shop Is a Go-To for Fresh, Made-to-Order Sandwiches in Ocala
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Finding a reliable spot for a fresh, satisfying sandwich can make all the difference on a busy day, and in Ocala, Albelo’s Sub Shop has become a go-to destination for exactly that. Known for made-to-order subs loaded with flavor, this casual sandwich shop delivers the kind of quality and...
Official contends residents doubt results of recent pool study
A member of the Amenity Authority Committee believes residents have lingering doubts about a recent study which showed that the problem of “outsiders” taking a dip in the pools in The Villages is virtually non-existent. AAC member Don Deakin at Wednesday’s meeting at Savannah Center challenged the validity...
Ocala Swimming Icon to be Honored with Plaque on City’s Walk of Fame
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala swimming legend, Newton A. Perry, will be honored for his outstanding contributions to swimming, film and military training, with a plaque on Downtown Ocala’s Walk of Fame. January 6, 2026, was declared Newton A. Perry Day, by the City of Ocala. Mayor Ben Marciano delivered a...
Ocala man sues Downtown Billiards after alleged assault by unlicensed bouncer
A man is suing a pool hall in downtown Ocala for negligence, claiming he was beaten by an unlicensed security guard who he alleges has a history of aggression. Kyle Littrell filed the complaint on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County against Downtown Billiards, Inc., which is...
Florida Man Arrested Twice In 2 Months After Release From Prison
A Florida man was arrested this week for armed robbery, marking his second arrest since being released from prison for similar offenses in November 2025, authorities said. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded at around 7:30 p.m. Sunday to the Dollar General store on U.S. 441 in Summerfield for a...
Ocala veterans who adopted baby left at fire station competing for $12 million on...
An Ocala firefighter and his wife, who adopted the first child left in a Safe Haven Baby Box in Marion County almost exactly three years ago, were selected to compete for up to $12 million on an NBC game show next week. Vincent Alexander, a firefighter and paramedic with Ocala...
Restaurant co-owner dies in Ocala
Family members, friends and customers are mourning the death of Diane German, co-owner of Wolfy’s Restaurant, a landmark location for decades at 2159 E. Silver Springs Blvd., in Ocala. “She will be greatly missed,” said server Taylor Stewart at the restaurant on Jan. 6. German, 72, was found deceased in a residential...
Marion County, FL, restaurants with the most violations during the December 2025 inspections
Local diners who faithfully support Marion County's restaurants deserve establishments that meet proper food safety standards. When residents choose to spend their hard-earned money at local eateries, they trust these businesses to provide clean, safe environments for serving meals to the community that supports them...
Unlicensed driver from Honduras caught near truck stop close to Interstate 75
An unlicensed driver from Honduras was arrested on Interstate 75 in Wildwood. A deputy pulled into the Pilot Travel Center on State Road 44 in Wildwood, around 11:10 p.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. While in the parking lot, he noticed a silver Toyota Corolla and...
