Ocala FL

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will consider final approval of a rezoning request that would clear the way for a new, 176-home development next to Lake Weir High School. The board will cast a final vote on Tuesday, March 17, regarding a proposal to build Oak Shores Estates,...

(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information) A three‑vehicle crash in southwest Marion County killed one person and injured two others March 11. Here’s what we know: Where did the crash happen? Near Stumpknockers along State Road 200, close to Southwest 137th Court and approximately 50...

Every day, we hear about Florida's shelters being overwhelmed. I can attest to that firsthand, having visited several rescues and shelters to provide snacks and treats to pets. Right now, a lovable Labradoodle and Goldendoodle mix puppy named Helios, located at Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL), is waiting for...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A couple says they lost nearly $30,000 after buying a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado on Facebook Marketplace that turned out to be stolen and had a fake title and vehicle identification number. Alexus Macblain and her husband, who used to flip vehicles, said they routinely buy...

Organizers of a religious and patriotic event focused on preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ are coming to the heart of Ocala this weekend. “Give ‘Em Heaven” will take place at the Ocala Historic Downtown Square (1 SE Broadway Street) on Saturday, March 14., from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ocala is getting a Peach Valley Cafe. The restaurant will open at the former Bob Evans location at 2525 SW College Road, serving up its signature homestyle favorites by summer 2026. Owned by Eric Holm, Peach Valley Cafe was founded in 2001. The Florida-based chain is popular for its lunch...

An illegal alien was tasered while fleeing from law enforcement in The Villages. Estanlin Leonel Salenas Calix, 36, of Orlando, was a passenger in a white Ford utility van at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday traveling on El Camino Real near the Village of Alhambra when a deputy noticed that that the driver, 22-year-old Jeremiah...

Marion County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a babysitter accused of harming a baby, as they continue to investigate possible additional victims.

The Festival Latino Downtown Ocala hosted a lively kickoff performance by Fully In Tune Temple (FITTHEAVEN). The event brought together local dance instructors Tina Fennelly, Natalia Patiño, and Paola Pichardo, along with many community members and former students who joined in the celebration.

The Marion County Master Gardeners invite residents to the Spring Festival on March 14 and 15 to learn about and shop for azaleas. The event will highlight both hybrid and native azalea varieties suited for Florida’s zone 9 climate. Visitors can explore options like the Pink Pinxter and Florida Flame azaleas, which...