Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Teen sentenced to 40 years in 2023 Ocklawaha triple murder case

Christopher Atkins, 15, receives prison term after pleading guilty to killing Camille Quaroles and testifying against co-defendants.

Local
7 months ago
Driver rescued after crashing pickup into trees in southeast Ocala

Firefighters extricate trapped man from wreckage near SE 95th Street; patient transported as trauma alert.

Paolo Mastroserio presents development plans to Marion County commissioners during a public meeting.
Community
7 months ago
Marion County commissioners approve final plan for Westwood Trails development

The 69-home project on SW 75th Ave. will include a park, dog area, and multimodal path as part of the master-planned community.

Close-up of a "Detour Ahead" sign with traffic cones and road construction in the background.
Local
7 months ago
Sumter County seeks public input on major intersection upgrade at C 466 and US 301

Residents invited to July 30 workshop to review proposed improvements, costs, and traffic solutions for the busy intersection.

Features
7 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Prince of Peace Memorial blended faith and art near Silver Springs

Sculptor Paul Cunningham’s Prince of Peace Memorial quietly welcomed mid-century travelers with handcrafted dioramas and spiritual serenity before vanishing from the landscape.

Education
7 months ago
Marion County schools expand with new programs, campuses, and major upgrades

From aviation mechanics to new school openings, Superintendent Brewer outlines bold plans for growth and improvement across the district.

A display combining beaded jewelry and decorative skulls in a lively booth setup.
Local
7 months ago
Weird, wild, and wonderfully handmade: Ocala Oddities Market packs downtown with curious crowds

From skull lamps to spell jars, Friday night’s funky market mixed the mystical and macabre with live music, food trucks and a whole lot of handcrafted cool.

Education
7 months ago
Explore your future at the 2025 Careers and Colleges Expo at CF

More than 60 schools and employers will be on hand Aug. 27 to help students and families plan for college and career success.

Woman in red shirt speaks at podium during Marion County Commission hearing.
Local
7 months ago
Marion County Commission backs WEC sports complex plan despite pushback

Proposed 236-acre development moves to state review as officials weigh benefits, farmland concerns, and community impact.

DUI checkpoint sign with blurred car lights at night
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
SEE WHO BLEW IT: Marion County DUI arrests include passed-out drivers, open Booze, and bizarre jail behavior

From a Waffle House nap to a strip club stop, these DUI suspects made all the wrong moves—according to MCSO.

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