Features
7 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Juliette helped build Dunnellon, then vanished without a trace

Once a booming phosphate hub near Rainbow Springs, this forgotten community faded quietly into local legend.

Jimmy Gooding III speaks at a podium during a county commission meeting.
Local
7 months ago
Marion County approves expansion of Sunkissed Village RV Resort in Summerfield

The 414-unit project along U.S. 441 gets green light for commercial zoning and developer agreement outside the urban growth boundary.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Man wanted for using stolen credit cards to buy Apple products in Ocala

Marion County deputies are asking for help identifying a suspect who charged over $4,000 at Best Buy using credit cards stolen during a vehicle burglary at Silver Springs State Park.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Second teen sentenced in brutal Ocklawaha triple murder case

Tahj Brewton gets life in prison for killing three teens; final co-defendant to appear in court this afternoon.

Education
7 months ago
CF alumnus named 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year

Mark Harrison honored for excellence in education, community leadership, and student advocacy.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
MCSO seeks help identifying suspects in Summerfield vehicle burglaries

Two guns stolen during string of break-ins on SE 142nd Lane; surveillance video released as investigators urge public to come forward.

State
7 months ago
DOGE comes to Gainesville as DeSantis targets city spending in new oversight push

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces Gainesville among first cities to face DOGE audits, aiming to uncover wasteful spending and provide relief for taxpayers.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Teen sentenced to 40 years in 2023 Ocklawaha triple murder case

Christopher Atkins, 15, receives prison term after pleading guilty to killing Camille Quaroles and testifying against co-defendants.

Local
7 months ago
Driver rescued after crashing pickup into trees in southeast Ocala

Firefighters extricate trapped man from wreckage near SE 95th Street; patient transported as trauma alert.

Paolo Mastroserio presents development plans to Marion County commissioners during a public meeting.
Community
7 months ago
Marion County commissioners approve final plan for Westwood Trails development

The 69-home project on SW 75th Ave. will include a park, dog area, and multimodal path as part of the master-planned community.