Mom, caretaker of girl, 3, charged in connection to her death
PRESS CONFERENCE | The mother and caretaker of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, who died on Feb. 19, have been charged in connection to her death. The Marion County Sheriff's office said the investigation is ongoing as more kids also affected are being interviewed.
Festival Latino bringing food, music, free dance lessons to Ocala this weekend
A festival designed to celebrate Hispanic culture through food, music, and free dance lessons will return to downtown Ocala this weekend. The sixth annual installment of Festival Latino will take place on Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Citizens’ Circle, which is located at 151 SE Osceola Avenue in Ocala.
Here Are the Winners of the Annual King of the Wing Competition and Fundraiser...
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – One of the 352’s most anticipated food contests, King of the Wing, went off Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Ocala’s Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Tons of folks gathered to taste various takes on America’s Favorite Saucy Limb(tm), vote on whose wings they thought were the best, and raise some...
I believe Ocala is a beautiful place, but some have a spirit of meanness.
Hi, I was just at the Publix on Maricamp Road and 35th, across from Wawa. I was walking on a beautiful, sunny perfect weather Ocala day and I observe a large bald, bearded man getting into a large white pick up truck screaming at the top of his lungs “F* you, mind your own business you liberal B*” at another customer.
Unlicensed driver caught behind the wheel of vehicle on U.S. 301
An Ocala woman was arrested after being stopped without a driver’s license. Officers stopped 29-year-old Dasia Alexandria Braddock in a red Ford at West Clarke Street and U.S 301 at noon Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. Of the three occupants in the vehicle,...
Marion County Reminds Community of Watering Restrictions Due to Drought Conditions
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Marion County officials are reminding residents and businesses that watering restrictions remain in place across the county due to ongoing dry conditions and declining water levels. Marion County falls within two separate water management districts, and rules vary depending on...
Summerfield man arrested after alleged incident involving granddaughter over holidays
A Summerfield man was arrested on a charge of battery after allegedly pushing past his granddaughter to speak with her husband. The granddaughter of 71-year-old Robert Franklin Toms spoke to a deputy about an alleged crime on Feb. 17, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. She stated...
Walmart Opens New Supercenter In The Villages, Florida
Walmart’s newest Supercenter opened in The Villages, Florida, on March 4. The “next generation” store located at 11115 Waxman Dr. opened with a community celebration “highlighting the store’s associates, new products and services, Fresh From Florida produce and local nonprofit partners,” the retailer said.
Marion commissioners forgive $3,659 lien for mother’s 25-day jail stay in 2018
A single mother who achieved sobriety in 2021 has been granted a conditional reduction of her incarceration debt after delivering an emotional testimony before the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, who swayed from their normal course of action in these types of proceedings. Sarah Ames appeared before the...
Man allegedly attacked twice and has backpack stolen near Dairy Queen
A man and a woman were arrested after allegedly attacking someone near a Dairy Queen restaurant in Leesburg. An officer responded to Dairy Queen, located at 609 N 14th St., when a third party witnessed an altercation around 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police...

















