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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A wanted Central Florida man was caught after deputies noticed that his car had a wrong tag, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. In a release on Wednesday, deputies said they initially spotted a car with a tag that didn’t belong on it.

Peach trees are a joy to grow. They bring sweet, juicy fruit to your home. But picking the right peach tree for Central Florida is important. The weather here is warm. We have less cold weather than other places. So, not all peach trees grow well here. You need a type that likes warm weather and gives tasty fruit....

Seven different Marion County residents claimed prizes of $1 million or more from scratch-off tickets purchased at local retailers in 2025. Over the year, Ocala-News.com reported on at least five of the individuals who claimed large prizes from the Florida Lottery. The largest prize of the year went to David Keith...

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – If you’re looking to share Santa Claus’ path from the North Pole to your rooftop, 352Today has got you covered!. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a United States and Canada bi-national organization that defends the homeland through aerospace warning, aerospace...

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) — Holiday travelers are rushing to get home for Christmas, creating some of the worst traffic conditions drivers have experienced during the holidays. Several drivers said the drive into Florida and especially through North Central Florida has been among the most congested they have seen during...

I have lived here since the 1980’s. I don’t mind paying my fair share, but taxes have gotten out of hand. Our non-ad valorem taxes went up over $200 this year. Most of it was for school, storm water and garbage. I have a pond in my backyard,...

A convicted golf cart thief is spending Christmas in jail after violating his probation. Robert Gibson, 46, of Weirsdale, was booked Monday at the Marion County Jail. He was being held without bond. Gibson had been arrested June 13, 2022 in connection with the theft of a 2020 Yamaha golf...

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – It’s been nearly three years since 18-year-old Sara Ebersole left a friend’s house in the early hours of March 3, 2023, and disappeared. Now, an anonymous donor is reportedly offering a $35,000 reward for information leading to knowledge of what happened to...

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Over nearly two decades and thousands of cat adoptions, Sheltering Hands Inc. continues to be a powerful presence within the community. Most of the adoptable felines live in Coco’s House, with about 20 of them in Stremmel’s Room., which is named after the gentlemen who donated the estate...

A local man has filed a lawsuit against an Outback Steakhouse in Ocala, claiming he suffered severe injuries when a toilet at the restaurant “shattered and collapsed” while he was using it. Michael Green filed the complaint against Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC, on the Fifth Judicial Circuit...