Florida’s twice-yearly swarms of lovebugs have long fueled a myth that they were created in a University of Florida lab, but experts confirm the insects migrated naturally from Central America decades before genetic engineering was possible.
Marion County deputies made multiple arrests in separate cases involving drugs, weapons, indecent exposure, burglary, and impaired driving, according to sheriff’s reports.
The Ocala Police Department announced that two men have been charged in separate 2024 homicide cases, officially clearing all homicide investigations for the year.
Marion County deputies responded to a string of incidents this week, making arrests for outstanding warrants, drug possession and theft while also investigating two separate burglary cases, including the reported $43,000 theft of a utility vehicle.
The North Central Florida Outdoor Expo packed the World Equestrian Center with thousands of attendees, 150+ vendors, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun celebrating the region’s outdoor lifestyle.
Three Six Bistro in Ocala, opened by chef-owner Sean Langan, offers a modernist, locally sourced dining experience that engages all the senses and showcases seasonal, high-quality ingredients.
Marion County deputies made multiple arrests Wednesday in separate cases involving impaired driving, drug possession, and the capture of a fugitive wanted in Louisiana for armed robbery and attempted murder.
A multi-vehicle crash has shut down all northbound lanes of I-75 near S.R. 40 in Marion County, forcing drivers onto a detour via U.S. 301 and U.S. 27 and causing major traffic delays.
Marion County deputies made multiple recent arrests tied to outstanding warrants, drug possession, burglary, and fleeing law enforcement, including cases involving stolen firearms valued at $165,000.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating financial advisor Michael Hainsworth over allegations of an investment fraud scheme that cost one local resident nearly $200,000, with authorities suspecting additional victims.
