Rabies alert issued for Marion County after local raccoon killed with disease
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) has issued a rabies alert following a confirmed case of the virus found in a raccoon in Ocala. The alert was issued on Thursday and is effective immediately. It is in response to a raccoon that tested positive for rabies after it was killed in the Meadow...
Florida Woman Charged After Smashing Through Bedroom Window To Batter Boyfriend
A domestic dispute over an uninvited visit and allegations of infidelity ended in felony charges for a Leesburg woman on Nov. 16, after authorities say she forced her way into a residence through a bedroom window. Gwendolyn Sherrelle Goldwire, 36, was arrested and charged with burglary with battery (domestic)...
Suspected shoplifter nabbed with duffel bag loaded with stolen items at Walmart
A Summerfield man was arrested for theft after loss prevention stopped him with $149 in stolen merchandise outside Walmart. An officer responded to Walmart, located at 17961 S U.S. Hwy. 441, Summerfield, right as 41-year-old Matthew Allan Kibbey walked out of the store at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest...
Florida’s fire service honors firefighters who died in line of duty at memorial ceremony
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida’s fire service gathered in Ocala Friday morning to honor the lives of firefighters who died in the line of duty and their families. The ceremony was held at the Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial at the Florida State Fire College. Florida’s State Fire Marshal Blaise...
Ocala man who robbed elderly couple at gunpoint in their home gets life sentence
An Ocala man convicted of tying up an elderly couple, rummaging through their home, and stealing their car will spend the rest of his life behind bars. On Wednesday morning, 57-year-old Robert Leroy Connor II was sentenced to life in prison. Back in September, his jury trial came to an end when jurors found him...
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...
