Local
10 months ago
SW 59th St. closure begins Monday, Dec. 16

Roadwork for Aurora Oaks development to cause temporary closure.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
MCSO investigates deadly shooting in Dunnellon area

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Saturday morning in Rainbow Lakes Estates.

Amanda Steege and Laffite de Muze have been a formidable rider/horse combination. Courtesy: with permission of Amanda Steege/Tricia Booker photo
Features
10 months ago
Amanda Steege and Laffite de Muze: A winning team on the hunter circuit

Laffite de Muze, Amanda Steege’s standout partner, continues to set records and inspire as an Equine Ambassador for the Equus Foundation.

Santa waves to fans as he is the last float during the annual Ocala Christmas Parade.
Community
10 months ago
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Ocala Christmas Parade draws record crowds with festive floats and performances

Thousands celebrate Ocala’s largest Christmas Parade with bands, floats, and family fun.

Community
10 months ago
Honoring local memories: 352today launches new obituary section

Share and honor your loved ones with 352today’s new obituary section, powered by Legacy.com.

Ocala-based Amanda Steege and the Belgian Warmblood gelding Laffite de Muze have enjoyed great success. Laffitte de Muze was the USEF High Performance Hunter of the Year.
Features
10 months ago
Amanda Steege: A lifetime with horses rooted in family tradition

From early barn days to building her own equestrian business, Amanda Steege reflects on her journey in the horse world.

Local
10 months ago
Stop Children’s Cancer and Turtles Fly Too unite for life-saving missions and research

Turtles Fly Too dedicates sea turtle transport mission to the memory of Bonnie Freeman, amplifying efforts to support pediatric cancer research through Stop Children’s Cancer.

Silver Springs house fire
Local
10 months ago
7 displaced following Silver Springs house fire

The quick action from MCFR responders allowed the family of seven to recover many of their belongings.

Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Jiaan Cao, who is accused of attempting to defraud an 82-year-old woman out of $160,000 in a sophisticated scam involving fake bank claims and a bogus federal agent.
Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Scammer arrested after attempting to defraud Marion County elderly woman

An 82-year-old Marion County woman was nearly defrauded of $160,000 in a scam involving false claims of hacked bank accounts and a bogus federal agent, leading to the arrest of Jiaan Cao.

Photo shows John Brantley III, current head coach of Forest High School's football team
Sports
10 months ago
State champion coach John Brantley III returns to alma mater as Forest High head football coach

After 15 years at Trinity Catholic and a storied career, Brantley brings his coaching expertise back to Forest High, where he once led the Wildcats to a state championship as quarterback.