Long before mega-parks took over, this petting zoo near Silver Springs gave travelers a gentle wildlife experience, now only remembered in photos and postcards.
Cogent Bank’s Nick Blaser says strong relationships and preparation are key to small business lending. In a growing Ocala market, the bank offers flexible, personalized solutions to help businesses succeed.
Once a booming phosphate hub near Rainbow Springs, this forgotten community faded quietly into local legend.
Two guns stolen during string of break-ins on SE 142nd Lane; surveillance video released as investigators urge public to come forward.
Sculptor Paul Cunningham’s Prince of Peace Memorial quietly welcomed mid-century travelers with handcrafted dioramas and spiritual serenity before vanishing from the landscape.
From skull lamps to spell jars, Friday night’s funky market mixed the mystical and macabre with live music, food trucks and a whole lot of handcrafted cool.
Jeremy Donye Walker received six years in prison and four years of probation after a last-minute plea to charges including fleeing law enforcement and drug possession.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating 15-year-old Juelz Lee Cotto, accused of stealing a rifle and knife during a May home burglary.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a range of incidents this week, including a lottery ticket theft, false police impersonation, drug seizures, and a $13,000 residential burglary investigation.
The Wild West Weekend serves as a tribute to the original Six Gun Territory, which operated in Ocala from 1963 to 1984.
