Ocala FL

While I can understand the frustration expressed by the writer, I say this as someone originally from the North who has lived in Florida for the past 22 years: Many of the challenges Florida faces today are complex and cannot simply be blamed on newcomers. Florida has struggled for years...

BELLEVIEW, Fla. (WCJB) — A motorcyclist was killed after a vehicle hit a motorcycle on US 441 near HCA Florida Ocala Hospital around 6 p.m. Thursday, according to the Belleview Police Department. The driver of the motorcycle was declared dead at the scene. The crash closed the roadway and...

A Villager was arrested on a drunk driving charge after flipping his golf cart following a night out at Brownwood Paddock Square. Paul Mancuso, 61, of the Village of Dabney, was driving a golf cart at about 10:20 p.m. Wednesday when he crashed in a roundabout at St. Catherine Circle and Meggison Road in the Village of

Relief is on the way for cost-conscious Villagers feeling the squeeze at the checkout aisle. A new ALDI supermarket is slated to open its doors at La Plaza Grande in about three weeks, bringing its trademark low prices to the older section of Florida’s Friendliest Hometown. The discount grocer...

A man was shot and killed by Sumter County deputies early Friday after an hours-long standoff at a home in Lake Panasoffkee, according to officials. Deputies said the man, reported to be suicidal and armed with a knife, barricaded himself inside a bedroom after his girlfriend and a small child were safely escorted out

FLORIDA — A motorcyclist was killed Thursday evening in a crash on U.S. 441 near HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, according to the Belleview Police Department. Police said the crash happened around 6 p.m. when a vehicle struck a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Authorities close

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Animal Services has officially closed its doors on SE 66th St. and relocated to their brand-new facility located at 6405 W. Silver Springs Blvd. The ribbon cutting for this new facility took place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. before attendees got a chance to explore e

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Millions of Americans are traveling for the holiday weekend, with Florida roads already filling up. In Marion County, travelers say it’s not just the crowded roads causing concern; many drivers are also noticing more aggressive behavior behind the wheel. AAA projects more than 45 million...

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) -The new Marion County Animal Shelter is now open, with almost 300 dogs and 200 cats ready for adoption. The $28 million shelter sits on 20 acres of donated land on West Highway 40. The facility features four air-conditioned kennel areas and multiple cat rooms. “The last...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida’s summerlike weather pattern continues through Memorial Day weekend with hot afternoons, muggy nights, and daily chances for scattered inland storms. FRIDAY. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s. Coastal communities may see a...