Community
2 years 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).

Local
2 years ago
THEN AND NOW: Six Ocala mayors gather to reflect on leading the community

Current Ocala Mayor Ben Marciano met with five former mayors – Wayne L. Rubinas, Craig Curry, Gerald K. Ergle, Randall “Randy” Ewers, Reuben Kent Guinn – to share ideas and experiences.

Local
2 years ago
Funeral arrangements announced for Dixie County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief whose career spanned 36 years

The funeral for Andrew English will be held Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at Dixie County High School in Cross City.

Equine
2 years ago
Ocala equine artist’s painting captures the spirit of her subjects

Artist Sharon Crute brings unique insight and perspective to her work because of her practical experience.

Community
2 years ago
Ocala Main Street revitalizes the pulse of the community with Heart of the Park groundbreaking

The two-phase community project is expected to open in winter 2024 and be fully complete in spring 2025.

Education
2 years ago
North Marion High School student overcame self-doubt to earn elite academic status as Presidential Scholar

Esperance J. Han is one of six Florida students, and 161 nationwide, to be acknowledged as a Presidential Scholar.

Education
2 years ago
Alachua County students recognized as stellar scientists

The district says the students competed against 2,000 other students from around the world.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Levy County deputies make major narcotics bust

The Levy County drug task force says 62-year-old Thomas Weber was selling large quantities of meth and fentanyl out of his home in Rainbow Lakes Estates.

Local
2 years ago
A ramp to I-75 southbound in Marion County will be closed overnight Thursday

The Florida Department of Transportation says you won’t be able to get on I-75 from County Road 484 overnight Thursday.