Gregory Blackmon, 36, Ocala, was arrested and charged with a felony for aggravated abuse on a child.
The College of Central Florida’s President Dr. James Henningsen was the featured speaker at the Ocala Metro CEP’s ExCEPtional breakfast, sharing the innovative program’s that has made the higher learning institution one of the best in the nation.
The Ocala City Council unanimously approves Project Hometown, both the redevelopment agreement between the developer and the city, and the dedicated parking spaces for Parking Garage no. 2.
What started as a simple seatbelt violation quickly escalated into a major drug bust. A Marion County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over 44-year-old Andre Jerod Roundtree on NW Blitchton Road and uncovered multiple baggies of fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana, along with $1,667 in cash.
Three men were arrested in connection with the shooting death of Ontaria Baisden,
The 2025 Career and Colleges Expo will provide high school students with opportunity to learn more about the choices that are available to them once they graduate.
U.S. Congressman Randy Fine took part in a meet and greet session at the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership.
Ocala/Marion County Transportation and Planning Organization released their 2025 safety report Aug. 18.
The Ocala City Council will vote at the Aug. 19 meeting on the redevelopment agreement for Project Hometown, the Downtown Ocala Marriott AC, between the City of Ocala and Domach, LLC. Council will also vote on parking agreement for the Downtown Ocala Marriott AC for the dedicated parking spaces in City Parking Garate No. 2, that will number 225.
A special use permit for a private school, kindergarten through 5th grade on a church campus will be considered by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 19.
