Orlando firefighter honored at Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Ocala
Orlando firefighter Amanda Adams was honored at the Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Ocala.
Marion County Invests $67.2 Million in Roadway Projects, Reports on Infrastructure Progress
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today) – The Marion County Office of the County Engineer today presented an update on the county’s substantial investment in its road network, announcing significant progress on multiple projects that will improve safety, mobility, and connectivity across the community. With approximately $67.2...
Florida man charged with murder, kidnapping after U.K. woman allegedly hired him to torture...
OCALA, Fla. (TCN) -- A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a British woman whose remains were found in a wooded area, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced on Nov. 17. Interpol contacted the FDLE on Oct. 13 when 32-year-old Sonia Exelby was reported...
Villager claims $119,000 prize from lottery ticket purchased at local gas station
A resident of The Villages has claimed a $119,911.72 prize from a lottery ticket that she purchased from a local gas station. Marie C. Huba of the Village of Buttonwood claimed the prize from the Florida Lottery for a Fantasy 5 ticket that she purchased on Saturday, Nov. 15. Huba...
Marion Memorial Honor Guard Provides Military Honors for Homeless Vets at Service
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A memorial service with full miliary honors was held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for two homeless veterans, performed by the Marion County Memorial Honor Guard at Veterans Helping Veterans. A number of people were in attendance for the going-home celebration for the veterans, who were...
Trespasser found sleeping in tent on wooded property in Lady Lake
A Summerfield man was taken into custody when an officer found him sleeping in a tent on property he had been previously warned to stay away from under threat of arrest. Steven Michael Pruchniak, 35, was found sleeping in a tent on a vacant wooded property near Summit and Ann Streets around 10:20 a.m. Sunday,...
Kratom is a plant and it helps my arthritis. When they take it away,...
After an article published by Ocala-News.com reported that Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano would like to remove kratom from local businesses, readers wrote in to share their opinions. Here are a couple of those letters:. “I’ve been taking kratom for 13 years. I’m 46 years old and it helps with arthritis....
New development on 400-acre property in south Marion approved by officials
The Marion County Board of County Commissioners approved a rezoning request for a new development that will see the creation of dozens of larger properties at a 400-acre site in the county alongside nearly 5,000 acres of conservation land. On Tuesday, county officials unanimously approved a rezoning request from...
Unsuccessful shoplifter tries to mark down price on fishing pole at Walmart
A Dunnellon man will appear in court for covering a $62 price tag on a fishing pole with a clearance sticker at Walmart. Employees of Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Blvd., saw 60-year-old William Leone run out of the store only to return shortly after at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, according to a case report from the...
Marion County, FL, restaurants with the most violations in October 2025
Two local eateries were ordered to close their doors temporarily after state inspectors found roaches and other notable health violations during October 2025 food safety inspections in Marion County. The closures were among 50 restaurants cited for violations during the month, with several facing administrative...
