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An Ocala police car sits in front of a line of shops at night. Lights hang from and overhang in front of Big Hammock's Brewery.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Ocala Double Homicide Update: Estranged Husband Left Scene, Committed Suicide During Traffic Stop in Georgia

The primary suspect in the double homicide, estranged husband Ralph Bacon, presumably killed himself during a traffic stop north of the Florida-Georgia state line.

Community
5 months ago
City of Wildwood Launches Online Municipal Improvement Projects Tracker

The City of Wildwood has launched a publicly accessible online tool to keep residents informed of ongoing infrastructure and capital improvement projects.

A sign for the Ocala Police Department with a digital message board below. The top of the sign displays the Ocala Police logo with the words "Integrity, Courage, Character" and large text reading "OCALA POLICE." The digital board underneath shows a scrolling message in red text that reads, "WE'RE HIRING: 911 DISPATCHERS." The sign is supported by red brick columns and surrounded by trees in the background.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Double Homicide Investigation Ongoing in Ocala

The Ocala Police Department is investigating a double homicide at the Marion Springs Condominiums in Ocala.

Front view of the Reilly Arts Center, featuring a gray and purple art deco facade with arched doorways and palm trees.
Entertainment
5 months ago
The Reilly Arts Center: 50 Years of the Ocala Symphony

The Reilly Arts Center celebrates 50 years of community music initiatives with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.

Close-up of a red fire truck with "Marion Country Fire Rescue" and "24" written on the side with a tree and light sky in the background.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Marion County Burn Ban Becomes Mandatory as of 5 p.m. Tuesday

Local weather conditions have prompted the Marion County Board of County Commissioners to upgrade the current voluntary burn ban to mandatory.

sand sculpture of a dragon to illustrate new Ocala sand and sun festival
Spring Guide
5 months ago
City of Ocala Announces New Sun & Sand Festival, Opens Call for Vendors

Ocala’s new Sun & Sand Festival will take place May 16 and feature a competition between six professional sand sculptors.

On the left a grassy median, in the background, live oak trees with Spanish moss, in the foreground a tanker, and in the middle a paver laying down asphalt and resurfacing the road.
Community
5 months ago
Road Resurfacing and Future Projects Aim to Improve Infrastructure in Marion County

The Marion County Office of the County Engineer is involved with a number of projects that will make life easier as people navigate their way around the county.

a picture of a police car's roof lights
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
(UPDATE: EXPLOSIVES REMOVED, FBI INVESTIGATING) Portion of The Villages Evacuated Due to Potential Explosive Device

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced the evacuation of a portion of The Village of Rio Rancho about an hour ago.

Rufus was eager for a break from the shelter and loved meeting the 352today team. Courtesy: Whitney Zarder/352today
Project Pawsitivity
5 months ago
Lake County Animal Shelter Announces Valentine’s Adoption Event

The Lake County Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for all pets in February as part of its “You Can’t Buy Love, But You Can Adopt It” Valentine’s promotion.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Pedestrian Walking on I-75 Killed Early Tuesday Morning in Alachua County

The woman was inexplicably walking in the center southbound lane of the freeway when she was struck.

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