Vietnam Veterans Memorial in front of Belleview City Hall with fresh flowers and cleaned stone panels.
Community
2 months ago
St. Theresa Catholic Church volunteers uplift Belleview with week of service and gratitude

From care packages for city workers to beautifying City Hall and honoring veterans, the church’s outreach left a lasting impact on the Belleview community.

Kyle Coburn wears a headset while handling a 911 emergency call at his computer station.
Local
2 months ago
Marion County PSC earns global recognition with elite Emergency Police Dispatch Accreditation

As one of just 28 Triple ACE agencies worldwide, Marion County Public Safety Communications sets a new standard in emergency response excellence.

Mugshot of Roberto Maurizio Stracuzzi, a 56-year-old man with gray hair, wearing a striped jail uniform, arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County sheriff arrests man for child sexual abuse online

Detective Ryan Paxton uncovers Roberto Stracuzzi’s illicit Snapchat and WhatsApp communications with a 15-year-old victim.

Surveillance images of a man suspected in retail and vehicle thefts in Ocala
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Ocala police seek public’s help identifying suspect in retail and vehicle theft

Man with reddish hair and receding hairline wanted in connection with two recent thefts; tipsters may be eligible for $3,000 reward.

Sheriff Billy Woods speaks at a press conference with law enforcement officials standing behind him.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
40 men arrested in Marion County child predator sting during undercover operation

Operation Seek and Ye Shall Find Out uncovers disturbing online activity as suspects used social media to target children ages 13 to 15.

Eliot Kleinberg wearing glasses and a suit speaks during a lecture.
Education
2 months ago
Florida author Eliot Kleinberg to explore World War II’s surprising impact on the Sunshine State

The “Weird Florida” writer headlines CF’s Stearns Speaker Series with a deep dive into how the war reshaped Florida’s history.

Group photo of Douglas Law Firm attorneys and staff standing in front of the Ocala office building.
Features
2 months ago
Douglas Law Firm honored for excellence in Ocala: Trusted legal support for life’s biggest moments

Recognized across multiple categories, Douglas Law Firm offers compassionate, full-service legal guidance in family law, estate planning, criminal defense and more.

Exterior of the Marion County Sexual Assault Center building in Ocala, Florida.
Local
2 months ago
Marion County Sexual Assault Center earns state certification as official rape crisis center

Less than two years after opening, MCSAC meets Florida standards for 24/7 survivor support, advocacy, and trauma-informed care.

Mayor Ben Marciano and Isabella Fipps seated at the Ocala City Hall dais beneath the city seal.
Local
2 months ago
Isabella Fipps serves as Ocala’s honorary mayor for a day

Young leader tours city departments, signs proclamations, and shares innovative ideas with Mayor Ben Marciano.

Illustrated evening scene of a mid-century modern building with floor-to-ceiling windows glowing warmly from interior lights. The structure sits beside a calm body of water, with reflections visible on the surface. Silhouetted figures can be seen seated indoors and on the outdoor patio. The setting is surrounded by large trees and palm trees, under a twilight sky with soft clouds.
Features
2 months ago
Defunct Ocala: The rise and eerie fall of Panorama Inn, Silver Lake Lodge’s ghostly past

Once a tranquil lakeside resort in Silver Springs Shores, this forgotten inn lives on through postcards, paranormal tales, and whispers of what once was.

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