USMC veteran Sgt. Bob Levenson standing beside an American flag at Ocala’s 2024 Memorial Day ceremony.
Community
1 year ago
Hundreds pay tribute to fallen heroes during Memorial Day ceremony in Ocala | PHOTOS & VIDEO

A flyover, gun salute and wreath laying were among the highlights of the Memorial Day observance in Ocala honoring the dedication and sacrifice of war dead from the area.

Local
1 year ago
82-year-old driver dies in a wreck near Ocala horse farms

Troopers say a vehicle pulling a utility trailer ran off the roadway just past the elbow at NW 100th St. and NW 80th Ave.

A sign with fancy filigreed, and lettering, with a digital sign in the middle, sitting on top of a stone support, with a hedge buffer to the front, side and back, with a road to the left and a field and tree line in the back, cars, and light poles to the right.
Community
1 year ago
Council approves sale of 115 acres near Ocala Airport for a price tag of $12 million

The Ocala Airport still has 335 acres of non-aviation property that it’s looking to sell or lease.

Community
1 year ago
Developer withdraws application to build 500-vehicle storage lot on 15 acres near Cross Florida Greenway

The proposal would have altered the land use of a 15-acre parcel to build a lot to store boats, recreational vehicles, and trailers.

Community
1 year ago
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Memorial Day events for a weekend of rest and remembrance

A mix of patriotic events to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our country and activities marking the start of the summer season in our top picks.

Local
1 year ago
City of Ocala awarded ‘Best Tasting Water’ in region for second year in a row

The City of Ocala also issued its Drinking Water Quality Report for 2023 which indicates no contaminant violations.

Community
1 year ago
New mural at Boys and Girls Club of Marion County represents years of persistence and patience

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

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Family dispute over kids appears to be motive behind deadly shooting at North Marion Middle School

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.

Community
1 year ago
PEDAL POWER: Bicyclists on statewide trek stop in Gainesville to raise awareness about people with developmental disabilities

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.

Community
1 year ago
Images that will make your mouth water. Crumbl ready to satisfy Ocala’s sweet tooth starting Friday | PHOTOS & VIDEO

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).