Community
2 years ago
Warm temps this weekend perfect timing for Ocala’s splash pads to open on Saturday

Ocala operates two free splash pads from sunrise to sunset through mid-November.

Equine
2 years ago
Trot to downtown Ocala to explore the equestrian Walk of Champions honoring the area’s famous horses and riders | PHOTOS & VIDEO

The Walk of Champions experience features 24 bronze plaques along two sidewalk blocks adjacent to the square in downtown Ocala.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
Weekend Weather: As we spring forward, we’ll be dodging showers and dancing with temps near 90

The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high of 87 in Ocala on Saturday. 

State
2 years ago
Floridians can ‘stand their ground’ and kill threatening bears under bill going to DeSantis

The legislation is similar to the “stand your ground” law that allows people to use deadly force against other people threatening them.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala residents call on mayor to unite the community and create equal access to basic resources | PHOTOS

Newly elected Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano shared his vision for the future of the city while residents expressed concerns on a wide range of issues including crime, traffic and food deserts.

Community
2 years ago
Take part in sculpture scavenger hunt at Tuscawilla Park, earn free admission to Appleton Museum | PHOTOS

The sculpture trail in the Tuscawilla Art Park features ten large-scale pieces of public art which will be on display for almost two years as part of the City of Ocala’s outdoor exhibit.

State
2 years ago
Airports using biometric facial recognition in Florida

Spokeo looked at which airports are using facial recognition software in Florida for security screenings, according to Customs and Border Protection.

Sports
2 years ago
Florida secures win over Vanderbilt in second round of SEC tournament

The Gators now face Ole Miss at 8:30 p.m. Friday night in the third round of the SEC tournament in Greenville, S.C.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Caught on Camera: Road rage shooting ends in semi-truck driver’s arrest | VIDEO

Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say a truck driver fired multiple shots at another trucker while they were driving southbound on Interstate 75. Deputies say the trucker returned fire, fearing for his life.