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Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Roads & Traffic
3 days ago
Fatal crash shuts down HWY 441 Friday morning

The collision, between a pickup truck and a motorcycle, occurred at around 8:22 a.m. this morning.

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Weather Updates
3 days ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST NOV. 6-8: Finally, some nights in the 50s

Fall might actually, really be coming to the 352 this weekend.

First Ave Bar and Bistro Ribbon Cutting ceremony
Food & Drink
3 days ago
First Avenue Bar & Bistro Opens in Former La Cuisine Space in downtown Ocala

Owner Don Gulling launched the new American comfort-food concept on October 20 and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 4 at the 1920s building that once housed a horse-feed store long before it was foodie favorite La Cuisine.

People walk in a town setting in front of a historic theatre.
Entertainment
3 days ago
352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS NOV. 6-8: Art, music, theater and fall fun

Explore and experience art, music and a fall festival with the top pick events this weekend.

A worker in blue gloves assembles ingredients on a pizza dough base.
Food & Drink
3 days ago
Nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs to cook up inspiration for MCPS students

World Equestrian Center chefs share their knowledge and flavors with school students and the public this weekend.

Close-up of a rolled U.S. $50 bill showing partial text and President Grant’s face.
Crime & Safety
4 days ago
3 charged with trying to pass counterfeit money at multiple Sumter County fast-food drive-thrus

The individuals tried or succeeded in passing fake currency at multiple fast-food restaurants in the Bushnell area.

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Business
4 days ago
Niagara Bottling is closing Ocala plant, laying off remaining 57 employees

The California-based company bought the Silver Springs Bottled Water Co. plant just a year ago, and immediately laid off 85 workers; the new layoffs comprise the rest of the plant’s workforce.

Entertainment
4 days ago
Ocklawaha River Raid returns to bring local history to life

The Ocklawaha River Raid is back for another year of living North Central Florida history.

Kids are gathered in front of a chalkboard in a historic schoolhouse, drawing and writing with the chalk.
Entertainment
4 days ago
Ocali Country Days takes a step back to the 1800s this weekend

Ocali Country Days brings local history and educational fun to Silver Springs Nov. 7 & 8.

Local
4 days ago
Ocala City Council approves rezoning, ends 2008 agreement for vacant SW 20th Street property

The unanimous vote changes the 2.8-acre lot from limited neighborhood business to standard neighborhood business zoning and lifts old restrictions that banned alcohol uses and capped building size.