The City of Ocala has announced the winners of this year’s OTrak Chalk Walk art competition, held at Tuscawilla Art Park on Jan. 24.
Two individuals were arrested in Marion County on Jan. 22 and charged with Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer as well as multiple other offenses.
Eight Marion County public schools have been recognized by the national organization Magnet Schools of America.
Multiple teens were detained and ultimately arrested by Lady Lake police on Jan. 20 and charged with two commercial burglaries and an attempted vehicle break-in.
CR 320 and I-75 will be closed near Micanopy at various times for roadwork from Thursday, Jan. 22 through early February.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will close its Hálpata Tastanaki Preserve in Dunnellon Jan. 27-29 for a feral hog hunt.
Christopher Sherman David Mchellon was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor.
Lake County’s Keep Lake Beautiful is partnering with Lake County Solid Waste, Florida DEP and others for a volunteer-driven clean-up event on Jan. 24.
A horse trainer has been arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on animal cruelty charges for abusing a horse.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will update the public on the state of Lake County’s Harris Chain of Lakes at a meeting on Jan. 28, 2026.