Ocala FL

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A steady stream of visitors gathered Friday evening at the Ocala Downtown Market for the latest installment of the monthly Ocala Oddities Market, an event known for its wide array of unconventional merchandise and handcrafted curiosities. Held from 6-10 p.m. July 18, the market featured...

DUNNELLON, FL (352today.com) – Tucked between Rainbow Springs and Dunnellon once stood the tiny phosphate-era town of Juliette, a community lost to time and nearly wiped from local memory. Though it faded quietly in the early 20th century, Juliette played a significant role during the height of the region’s phosphate...

After Ocala-News.com published a letter to the editor sharing an opinion about development in Marion County, several other local residents took the time to share their opinions in letters to the editor. Here are a few:. “I moved here from a big city about 23 years ago. Ocala was so...

We are rapidly approaching three years of no progress of a construction project along County Road 484 that was meant to ease the terrible traffic situation from Marion Oaks Boulevard to 475A. Soon, construction of a new high school nearby with 2,200 students will be completed and operational for the...

For years, the Developer turned a blind eye regarding the age of their buyers. Their focus was simply, sell more houses and increase profits. This is evidenced by all the more recent development south of State Road 44. We all know that many buyers were younger than 55. Many became landlords with the intent on...

Living in Ocala, Florida costs roughly 13% less than some other places in the state, without having to sacrifice quality of life or amenities.

Detoxing from drugs or alcohol can be dangerous anywhere, but when it happens in a turbulent jail environment, the person going through the withdrawal symptoms can be in even greater danger. The case of a Marion County jail inmate, who died five days after being incarcerated while he was overcoming...

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Marion County after he allegedly sent multiple threatening text messages to his girlfriend. On Saturday, July 19, several Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a local residence after receiving reports of a domestic disturbance. The victim advised that she had gotten...

A Florida woman was arrested after deputies discovered more than 14,000 pounds of trash at an illegal homeless encampment in Ocala. Despite prior warnings, the woman failed to clean the site, which contained hazardous waste, including human waste and drug paraphernalia. Marion County Solid Waste crews spent two days...

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted 60 inspections across Marion County in the last 30 days, with 39 restaurants passing on their first visit. However, 21 establishments failed their initial inspections, resulting in administrative complaints and warnings.