Local
1 year ago
Golf scramble fundraiser aims to support Belleview High School boys’ varsity basketball team

The Rattlers, as they’re known, are holding a fundraiser so that they can buy new road basketball uniforms.

Features
1 year ago
Ocala’s Lauren Monahan: From pageantry to military service and beyond

From Miss Florida runner-up to Senior Miss America contestant, Ocala’s Lauren Monahan shares her journey through pageantry, military service, and a life dedicated to empowering women.

Community
1 year ago
ICYMI: Ocala Oddities Market brought its haven for the strange and unusual

The Ocala Oddities Market brings a quirky mix of antiques, art, bones, and more to downtown Ocala, with live music, food trucks, and free admission every month.

Community
1 year ago
Marion County breaks ground on new animal shelter

Spanning more than 37,300 square feet, the new facility will be funded by the Penny Sales Tax and continue Marion County’s no-kill initiative with a 90% save rate.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Indecent Exposure: Ocala man arrested

Witnesses reported seeing 69-year-old Glenn Landers engaging in a disturbing activity in his open garage as he watched children walk home from the bus stop.

Local
1 year ago
Ocala Police Department revitalizes Mounted Patrol Unit with community support

After 15 years, OPD brings back the mounted patrol unit through the efforts of city leaders and local benefactors, ensuring fiscal responsibility with full community funding.

Local
1 year ago
Spring Hill man claims $1 million prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off game

Charles Grissett of Spring Hill claimed a $1 million prize from the FLORIDA 300X THE CASH Scratch-Off game, opting for a lump-sum payout.

Local
1 year ago
63-year-old Chiefland woman killed in Levy County two-vehicle crash

FHP says that the wreck happened on US Highway 19 after the woman’s vehicle collided with another at an intersection; authorities say she was not wearing a seatbelt.