Ocala FL

I’m writing this because I feel like the state wasted a lot of money on a bunch of palm trees going down the middle of State Road 200 that weren’t really necessary. It really was a waste of money. That money could have been taken for on- and...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around ocala.

Deputies say 44-year-old William Stanley battered the victim with brass knuckles, began to leave, then returned and threatened him with a butcher knife. Stanley fled the scene but was later caught by deputies.

Craving smoky perfection without the tourist traps? Central Florida hides a constellation of barbecue joints where the pits run hot, the portions run generous, and the stories run deep. From cinder-block classics to creative urban smokehouses, these spots reward the curious with unforgettable bark, balanced smoke,...

Ocala City Council members delivered a swift and unanimous denial at a Nov. 18 meeting to Spot On Liquors’ request to sell beer, wine and liquor at its 1500 W. Silver Springs Blvd. location. The site is in the same strip shopping center on the edge of West Ocala that council rejected in June 2021. […] Share ...

A Fruitland Park woman was arrested for theft after skip-scanning $30 in food and toys at Walmart. Surveillance cameras caught 44-year-old Garanne Shavon Jones picking up items to skip-scan at Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Blvd., around 6:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg...

A Leesburg woman was arrested after giving police a false name while being questioned about allegedly kicking in someone’s door. An officer responded to a Leesburg residence where 33-year-old Wendy Shabrina Rolle kicked in the door around 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg...

I see a lot of people struggling with property taxes in Marion County and found some information that may help, for those that didn’t already know. Property taxes in Marion County can feel heavy, but Florida offers a wide range of exemptions, classifications, and tax-saving programs that can lower your bill—sometimes...

The Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission will review a proposed development that would bring 72 homes to a 19.62-acre site near one of Ocala’s busiest intersections. Capozolli Hills will be presented to the commission during its regular meeting on Monday, November 24. The project was previously presented to...

Hidden deep within Florida’s wilderness lies a trail that leads to one of the state’s best-kept secrets: a forgotten ghost town. The St. Francis Trail winds through Ocala National Forest, offering adventurous hikers a chance to explore history and nature in one unforgettable journey. Most people have no...