Lieutenant Michelle Green works alongside her K9 partner, Tazzy, during their 10 years of dedicated service with the Ocala Police Department.
Community
8 months ago
Ocala Police Department honors Lieutenant Michelle Green for 26 years of dedicated service

Lieutenant Michelle Green retires after a distinguished career with OPD, including roles in patrol, K9, and leadership positions.

Weather Updates
8 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Chilly weather continues for Ocala

Freeze warnings and bitter wind chills grip Ocala, but a warm-up is on the way by Sunday.

Photo of the letters CF in front of the College of Central Florida in Ocala.
Education
8 months ago
Discover your future at College of Central Florida’s Preview events

Explore programs, waive your application fee, and enter to win free tuition at CF’s largest event of the year.

Entertainment
8 months ago
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire returns to Downtown Gainesville this weekend

The event will be held at the City of Gainesville’s Depot Park, 874 SE 4th St., this Saturday and Sunday.

Entertainment
8 months ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Treks, tractors, and top entertainment

From tractor pulls to safari treks, our weekend top picks feature unique entertainment in the 352.

FILE: Then-Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody speaks during a roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump and law enforcement officials, Monday, June 8, 2020, at the White House in Washington.
Local
8 months ago
Newest Florida senator hosts Senior Scam Seminar in Marion County, unveils new fraud prevention resource

Senator Ashley Moody educates over 500 seniors on avoiding cybercrime, financial scams, and grandparent grifts with new safety tips and resources.

Local
8 months ago
School bus rear-ends sedan in Ocala: 12-year-old passenger sustains minor injuries

Marion County crash involving a school bus with 26 students leaves one minor injury; Florida Highway Patrol investigates.

Ocala Police are searching for three women involved in a $1,000 theft and battery at Dick’s Sporting Goods on SW College Rd. The suspects fled in a white Hyundai Sonata and remain at large. A cash reward is offered for information leading to their arrest.
Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Ocala Police seek three women in $1,000 theft and battery at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Suspects fled in a white Hyundai Sonata after stealing merchandise and battering a 71-year-old employee; cash reward offered for tips leading to their arrest.

Alachua County Fire Rescue honors the memory of Firefighter/Paramedic Samuel Fick, whose dedication and service touched the lives of many. Neighboring agencies, including Marion County Fire Rescue, have joined in paying tribute to his legacy.
Local
8 months ago
Alachua County Fire Rescue mourns Firefighter/Paramedic Samuel Fick; MCFR shares tribute

Samuel Fick, who rose through the ranks from cadet to Firefighter/Paramedic, is remembered for his dedication and service by Alachua County Fire Rescue and neighboring agencies.

Nursing managers at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital created a smiling turkey food structure to highlight the importance of supporting neighbors in need during the holiday season.
Community
8 months ago
HCA Healthcare Foundation donates $10,000 to fight food insecurity in Marion County

Local healthcare teams transform food drive win into community support for Interfaith Emergency Services.