
MCAS has three dogs graduating from its eight-week obedience program at the Marion Correctional Institution that are still looking for loving homes.

Ocala artist E.J. Nieves painted the mural that faces the playground area at Carver Park.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 34-year-old Roderick Kelvin Watson Jr. and charged him with second-degree murder in the shooting death of the father of his fiancée’s children.

In 2022, an estimated 17.7 million people reported using marijuana daily or near-daily compared to 14.7 million daily or near-daily drinkers, according to an analysis of national survey data.

The bicyclists from Gear Up Florida are currently on a 950-mile trek from Miami to Tallahassee to raise awareness about people with developmental disabilities.

The Ocala location of the franchise chain of cookie shops will open on May 24 from 8 a.m. to midnight with free chocolate chip cookies (while supplies last).

Sen. Rick Scott is up for reelection this year, facing a challenge from former Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.

Current Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano met with five former mayors – Wayne L. Rubinas, Craig Curry, Gerald K. Ergle, Randall “Randy” Ewers, Reuben Kent Guinn – to share ideas and experiences.

The funeral for Andrew English will be held Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at Dixie County High School in Cross City.

Artist Sharon Crute brings unique insight and perspective to her work because of her practical experience.