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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Deputies dart through Dunnellon Walmart in pursuit of man wanted on multiple felonies

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office released body camera video of the arrest of 35-year-old Joshua Comer in the Walmart parking lot on Sunday.

Image shows a patriotic background with the Levy County Election Supervisor's logo and the words "Vote Recount."
Elections
2 years ago
Vote recount yields same election results in two Levy County races

The winners remain the same after a recount of election results for Williston City Council Group C and Levy County Commission District 5.

Community
2 years ago
Work of an Ocala artist celebrates the city’s diverse history

Artist Charles Eady painted a series of portraits highlighting the African American community’s contributions to the city. The public art installation creates a historic trail in West Ocala.

Local
2 years ago
Update on plans for new animal shelter for Marion County

A groundbreaking ceremony is tentatively scheduled for this fall, and the facility is expected to be fully operational by December 2025.

Mugshot of Morani Hopkins.
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala man arrested on 56 charges of sexual exploitation of children

Marion County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Morani Hopkins gave narcotics to teen girls and produced sex videos with them.

Local
2 years ago
New radio towers in Marion County promise to improve public safety communications

The new radio towers will increase radio range for 95% of Marion County, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.

Community
2 years ago
Mural unveiled at Marion County Boys & Girls Club recognizes Ocala businessman for his generosity

The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County showed its appreciation to Frank DeLuca of DeLuca Toyota for his years of philanthropy.

Local
2 years ago
Alachua County firefighters rescue kitten trapped in car’s engine compartment

This story gives the term an “engine purring” new meaning.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala man arrested on charges of secretly recording video of young girls at Walmart

Ocala police say 32-year-old Joshua Gaines had hundreds of images of pornography of children as young as 6-years-old.

Local
2 years ago
Planning for growth in Ocala and the city’s financial future

Ocala has hired an urban consultant who will present a plan focusing on the city’s growth potential and economic viability.