Law enforcement is searching for 16-year-old Makenzie Kepka, who was last seen Saturday in Deland. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating the missing teen.
Marion County Fire Rescue has launched a first-of-its-kind First Responder Academy for high school seniors, offering a direct path to a firefighting and EMS career upon graduation.
Eleven officers and a new police chaplain were sworn in this week by Mayor Ben Marciano, while three longtime members of Ocala PD earned well-deserved promotions.
Ocala’s Crime Stoppers has identified six new fugitives, all wanted on felony charges ranging from grand theft to drug trafficking. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating them.
Ocala can expect a mix of sun and storm chances through the work week, with highs around 90–92 °F and scattered afternoon thunderstorms likely midweek and later.
A fiber line cut has disrupted Verizon users’ ability to text 9-1-1 in Marion County. Emergency officials urge affected residents to call instead of texting during the outage.
From back-to-school milestones to public safety warnings, Marion County residents were engaged with a wide range of headlines this week. Here’s a look at the 10 most-read stories on 352 Today between August 9 and August 15.
For over a century, Silver Springs has been a top Florida filming location, attracting Hollywood legends from Tarzan to James Bond. Its crystal-clear waters and lush scenery have doubled as jungles, lagoons, and fantasy worlds. Here are 21 movies and TV shows that made Silver Springs a star.
On Ocala’s southwest side, the firefighters of Liberty Station #32 are doing more than answering calls—they’re answering a community’s need for courage, care, and commitment.
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