Class action lawsuit filed over Dunnellon railroad tie fire
The plaintiffs said they are filing suit on behalf of anyone who resided within a 30-mile radius of Dunnellon during the fire.
Marion County Tourist Development Council Recommends Approving a Digital Media Campaign for the America...
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Tourist Development Council unanimously recommended approving a campaign communications and strategic media agreement for the Marion County America 250 Commemoration Initiative, spearheaded by social media influencer and artist Eliezer “E.J.” Nieves, by an 8-0 vote, at...
Driver seen weaving over fog line says he drank just two beers
An Ocklawaha man was arrested for driving under the influence when a deputy saw him weaving over the fog line on the highway. A deputy noticed 26-year-old Jacob Fensler driving a white Dodge Ram in front of him on U.S. Hwy. 441 around 1:25 a.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s...
Dog Perishes, 2 Trauma Alerted to Hospital in Ocala House Fire
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – A beloved family pet perished and two victims were transported to a local hospital as a result of a house fire that broke out early in the morning of Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Ocala Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 2300 block of SW 4th...
Cyclist Killed Outside Ocala Target as SW College Road Turns Deadly
A late Thursday trip along SW College Road ended in tragedy when a bicyclist was hit and killed in Ocala, police said. The collision happened in the 2000 block of SW College Road near the Target shopping area, and emergency crews pronounced the rider dead at the scene. Officers shut down the roadway while...
Pickleball Kingdom opens new indoor facility in Ocala
Pickleball Kingdom is celebrating the grand opening of its new, 37,000-square-foot indoor facility in southwest Ocala this weekend. Located at 2800 SW 24th Avenue, the facility is welcoming the community with free open play throughout the entire weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 28, the venue will be open from 10 a.m....
Electrician charged with pocketing $7,410 after altering employer’s books
A local electrician has been charged with pocketing $7,410 after altering his employer’s books. Kevin William Smith, 50, who lives on Lake Ella Road in Fruitland Park, was arrested Thursday on a charge of grand theft. Smith was working for a company this past June when he was assigned...
Final employees leaving Silver Springs Bottled Water Co. less than 6 months after Niagara...
The final remaining employees at the former Silver Springs Bottled Water Co. facility in Ocala are scheduled to leave the company in the coming weeks, marking the end of nearly four decades of operation less than six months after the business was acquired by Niagara. According to a Worker Adjustment...
Second round of rain expected across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – A cold front pushing toward Central Florida will increase rain chances up to 40–50% from Saturday morning into the early afternoon. Showers will be scattered, but a few storms could pack a punch, especially across parts of Osceola County and Brevard County where a marginal risk for isolated strong to...
Video shows alleged abuse of toddlers at Marion County daycare
A daycare worker is facing child abuse charges after surveillance video allegedly showed her slapping, dragging and roughly handling toddlers at a Marion County child care center, authorities said.
