Ocala FL

The City of Ocala is asking artists to help ensure that a local church’s historic legacy remains a focal point of the downtown landscape through an art installation at the site of the city’s new parking garage. The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission is set to review a proposal...

Stricter measures are about to begin as the water shortage has officially become “extreme.”. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage and has called for associated water use restrictions. The updated restrictions are effective as of Friday, April 3...

Marion County’s roads are busy, and so is the hiring scene. If you’ve got a CDL or your own delivery van, there are several solid driving opportunities right now. Owner Operators Class A CDL – Gross $4,000 Weekly.

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Ocala shelters have some wonderful cats waiting for their forever homes. Each one has a unique charm and is ready to bring warmth and companionship into your life.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has put a Modified Phase III Water Shortage Order in place from April 3 through July 1, 2026 to help conserve water in The Villages. This applies to homes and businesses in Sumter, Marion, and Lake counties.

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. (WCJB) - A woman accused of abusing children at a daycare center in Marion County waived her right to appear in court on Tuesday. She has pleaded not guilty. Just last month, sheriff’s deputies arrested Laura Flores, 31, a daycare worker, on child abuse charges after she was caught on camera harming...

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Texas Roadhouse in Ocala, alleging her steak was served on glass plates despite her warnings to staff about an autoimmune disease aggravated by crystalline silica dust. Patrice Smith filed the lawsuit against Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC, doing business as Texas Roadhouse Ocala,...

A Sam’s Club delivery driver was arrested after 14 generators disappeared from the store in Lady Lake. Eduardo Argenis Morales Pereira, 33, of Belleveiw, walked into Sam’s Club, 755 N U.S. Hwy. 27/441, to fulfill an online order as a delivery driver at 12:55 p.m., March 16, according to an arrest report from the Lady...

Mild winters in Zephyrhills, Florida, draw many snowbirds and retirees moving from colder climates. The cost of living in Zephyrhills is lower than the national average, primarily due to moderate housing costs. Florida’s lack of state income tax appeals to many retirees. Zephyrhills, Florida, is a welcoming Central...

A Florida man was arrested on March 29 after he fired multiple rounds from a rifle aimed at his neighbor's house as cars drove by, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.